action 
in front of the 
Eco-resource 
Centre 
Nature Kenya is building an 
eco-centre to provide 
biological, geographical and 
cultural information on Mt 
Kenya and establish a network 
of concerned individuals and 
institutions. 
All the masonery and roofing 
work has now been completed. 
On 11 - 13 June 2004 the 
Youth Committee undertook 
landscaping at the building 
site and started a checklist of 
plant and bird species in the 
area. 
hard at work 
It was an opportunity to 
interact with the local 
community and share with the 
Mt Kenya Biodiversity 
Conservation Group (the local 
Site Support Group). 
Fundraising is ongoing and any 
donations towards completing 
the remaining work is most 
welcome. 
with members of 
the community 
GRASSROOTS 
Youth Group at the 
Mt Kenya Eco- 
Resource Centre site 
llth Ran African Ornithological Congress 
From 20 to 25 November 2004 
Island of Djerba - Tunisia 
Binds crossing Borders 
linking People and Habitats 
BP Birdfil'i; “SKS™ I 
nth Pan African 
Ornithological Congress 
20 to 25 Nov 2004 
Djerba, Tunisia 
Closing date for Registration: 30 Aug 04 
Email aao.bird@planet.tn 
The PAOC meets every four years to 
discuss biology, ecology and conservation 
of African birds.lt is an opportunity to 
exchange experience and information, 
networking and review progress of 
African Ornithology. 
Open to anyone interested in African 
birds. 
THE KENYA 
POLLINATORS 
INITIATIVE 
A GATHERING OF PEOPLE 
INTERESTED IN ALL ASPECTS OF 
POLLINATION - INCLUDING 
RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION 
POLLINATORS ARE AN ESSENTIAL 
COMPONENT OF FOOD SECURITY AND 
THE CONSERVATION OF 
BIODIVERSITY. KENYA IS RICH IN 
POLLINATING ANIMALS THAT 
PROVIDE THE CENTRAL SERVICE OF 
POLLINATION TO ALL ECOSYSTEMS. 
INSECT POLLINATORS ARE ALSO KEY 
TO AGRICULTURE AND MANY CROPS 
RELY ON POLLINATION. FOR MORE 
INFORMATION. AND TO ATTEND, 
PLEASE CONTACT DR GIDEON 
NYAMASYO. 
Email. gnyamasyo@uonbi.ac.ke 
Tel: 0722-874-591 
FAX: 020-4445763, 
P. O. Box 30917, Nairobi 
THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE 
ON THE 11 AUGUST 2004 
CLASSIFIEDS 
Birding at the 
ABERDARES 
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Aug '04 
Depart Nairobi on Saturday stopping at 
Mwea or Thiba paddy fields. Lunch at 
Wajee Camp. Dinner and overnight 
Aberdares Fishing Lodge. On Sunday 
morning, game drive and bird watch (also 
other activities like fishing). Return 
through Kinangop grasslands and other 
birding hotspots; arrive Nairobi late 
evening. 
Kshs 3,600.00 per person with 
minimum 8 pax (4 confirmed 
already). To book call BEN'S 
ECOLOGICAL SAFARIS Tel/Fax: 254- 
02-3755290/1, Mobile: 254-722861072, 
Email: info@bensecologicalsafaris.com 
