On a crisp July morning at Greenspot Gardens in Nairobi, a quiet energy filled the air. It wasn’t the kind that calls for microphones or applause—it was the thoughtful hum of a team coming together, not just to plan, but to reimagine its path forward.
Hearts of Green, now firmly rooted in Kenya’s environmental landscape, held a strategic workshop on July 11th 2025, with one goal in mind: to grow with purpose. Grow deeper. Grow smarter. Grow together.
In attendance were team members from across the organization, including our long-standing partner and collaborator, Prof. Thuita Thenya from the Wangari Maathai Institute. Over the course of the day, we reflected on our work in landscape repair and transformation (LANSRET), realigned our priorities, and explored new opportunities for partnerships, programs, and long-term impact.
Rooted in a Strong Beginning
The workshop opened with remarks from our Executive Director, Mr. Moses Muya, who reminded us of where we began—and more importantly, why. From the early days of organizing tree planting activities to now leading one of the most active grassroots landscape restoration initiatives in the country, the journey of Hearts of Green has always been grounded in people, place, and purpose.
Mrs. Rosemary Gichure, our Head of Programs, then led a session on current LANSRET programs, painting a picture of the momentum we’re building across the country. From student-driven greening efforts in schools to corporate CSR partnerships, we’re making measurable strides in ecosystem restoration.
What We’re Planting Next
Midway through the day, Prof. Thuita invited us to dream more strategically. In a reflective and energizing session, he guided us through possible thematic expansion areas that align with our mission and could attract new support. Among them:
- Landscape Repair and Transformation (LANSRET), Tree Nursery Support & Species Conservation
- ESG Training for Institutions and Corporates
- Water Harvesting & Climate Action
- School-Based Environmental Training & Green Clubs
These themes not only expand the reach of Hearts of Green—they sharpen our message. They say clearly: we are here for more than symbolic planting. We are committed to restoration, education, and systems change.
Questions That Moved Us
Some of the most transformative moments came from the questions we asked ourselves.
How do we prepare for carbon credit financing?
Can we reach 200 schools in the next phase of our LANSRET rollout?
How do we digitally communicate our impact in ways that resonate and move others to act?
These weren’t questions with quick answers, but they became action points. And action is what moves missions forward.
Throughout the day, it became clear that our partnership with the Wangari Maathai Institute is not just symbolic; it is strategic. This collaboration offers immense opportunities for joint research, fieldwork, and capacity building. We aim to deepen this partnership, especially for upcoming programs focused on species mapping, restoration training, and school-based environmental conservation.
The workshop ended not with speeches, but with soft smiles and renewed energy. We left with action points, clear deliverables, and a shared vision for where Hearts of Green is heading.
We are ready to reach more schools, tell better stories, build smarter systems, and create partnerships that are built to last.
Because restoration isn’t just about what we do in the soil.
It’s about what we build in each other.
