A project in Bungoma and Kakamega in Kenya educates children on climate change and tree planting, while engaging communities in agroforestry to boost food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience, fostering a sustainable future through learning and action.
# adopt-a-tree
A project in Bungoma and Kakamega in Kenya educates children on climate change and tree planting, while engaging communities in agroforestry to boost food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience, fostering a sustainable future through learning and action.
# 🌍 Climate Education & Tree Planting Project
This project educates school children in Bungoma and Kakamega Counties (Kenya) about climate change, tree planting, and agroforestry. It empowers communities through knowledge, action, and sustainability.
## 🌟 Goals
- Teach children about climate change and environmental stewardship.
- Organize school and community tree planting days.
- Promote sustainable agroforestry practices for food security and biodiversity.
## 📚 Educational Materials
- Curriculum for schools on climate change
- Step-by-step tree planting guides
- Agroforestry training for local farmers
## 🛠️ Tools
- Mobile/web app to track tree planting
- Interactive climate learning modules
- Data dashboard (trees planted, CO₂ offset)
## 📦 Repository Structure
```
climate-edu-tree-project/
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── curriculum/
│ ├── climate_basics.pdf
│ ├── tree_planting_guide.pdf
├── activities/
│ ├── school_tree_planting/
│ ├── community_agroforestry/
├── app/
│ ├── main.py (or index.html for web app)
│ ├── templates/
├── data/
│ ├── tree_species.csv
│ ├── schools_list.json
├── images/
│ ├── planting_day_photo.jpg
├── .gitignore
```
## 📆 How to Use
1. Clone this repo
2. Use the `curriculum` folder for teaching
3. Explore the `activities` folder for events
4. Run the `app` folder locally or online
## 🤝 Contributing
Want to help? Fork the repo and submit a pull request with new ideas, activities, or improvements.
## 📜 License
MIT License