Our days at the Taita Center are spent studying the different facets of the ecology of the region. There are opportunities to concentrate on many different topics, including wildlife, plant life, and the ecosystem as a whole. We also study the culture and lifestyle of the local communities to understand how their actions affect the delicate environment. Different age groups and interests require varied topics. Because of this, the Taita Center can change its curriculum to meet your educational needs.
Students work in small groups gathering and analyzing data.
As part of the continuous, collaborative nature of the projects, the students combine the new data with the previous findings to extrapolate conclusions and to formulate short presentations on their projects. The wilderness reserves of Taita and Rukinga exist today because of the conservation efforts of the local communities. Community service in the local villages includes such projects, such as painting schools and churches, which will improve the local living conditions. We have the opportunity to give back to the communities, which have helped make the wildlife reserves possible. An exceptional facet of the community service program is the opportunity to interact with the local Kenyans.