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1. Introduction
On January 26, 2025, the Avian Conservation Uganda Society (ACUS), in collaboration with
Sheraton Hotel Kampala and the Ismaili Community of Uganda, organized a Nature Walk and
Grey Crowned Crane Awareness Event at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala Gardens. The event
aimed to promote urban green space conservation, enhance awareness about Uganda’s national
bird, encourage sustainable environmental practices and break ground for the Ismaili
Community’s Nature Club.
2. Objectives
The key objectives of the event were:
- To engage participants in identifying bird and plant species within the Sheraton
Gardens. - To raise awareness about the Grey Crowned Crane conservation and its ecological significance.
- To visit and understand the waste management site and organic garden at Sheraton Hotel.
- To foster creativity and conservation awareness through a painting activity centered on the Crested Crane.
- To support the launch of the Ismaili Community’s Nature Club and encourage
environmental stewardship.
Download the full program report here
