Nature Kenya (NK)

Nature Kenya—the East Africa Natural History Society (EANHS)—is Africa’s oldest environmental Society, established in 1909 to promote the study and conservation of nature in eastern Africa. The first members of the Society collected and identified specimens. They founded a museum in 1910 to house the collections and educate the public. This museum was transferred to the Government of Kenya in 1939, eventually becoming the famous National Museums of Kenya. In 1910, the members of the Society also founded a scientific journal. This journal is still published today, in collaboration with the National Museums of Kenya, as the Journal of East African Natural History. This journal and other natural history publications are found at the Society’s library co-managed with the National Museum. Nature Kenya members today continue their active interest in natural history by joining working groups such as for Birds, Plants, Insects, Mammals and action groups including Friends of Nairobi Arboretum and City Park. The Society continues strategic research collaboration with the National Museums, the host and home for the Society. Nature Kenya’s Aim: Promote the study and conservation of nature in Eastern Africa Nature Kenya’s Vision: Nature Kenya is seen as a science based champion for nature, engaging people for action and as a partner of choice in conservation Nature Kenya’s Goal: Biodiversity conservation in Kenya is strengthened Nature Kenya’s Mission: Connecting nature and people for a sustainable future Nature Kenya’s work is focused on four pillars: 1 Save Species, 2 Conserve Sites and Habitats, 3 Encourage Ecological Sustainability and 4 Empower people to support nature. Nature Kenya’s strategic pillars are based on the premise that nature is our life support system critical for people’s well - being and quality of life. Saving nature is not a choice but an obligation.