Learning Zone 5.2

Agriculture &
Animal
Care

Nurturing a passion for farming, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship. This is not observation from a distance — learners participate in guided, CBC-aligned agricultural activities.

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Animal Species
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Activity Areas
CBC
Aligned
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Farm Animals
Cows, goats, pigs & more in guided care
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Ornamental Birds
Peacocks, guinea fowl & sanctuary biodiversity
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Crop Production
Seed to harvest — soil health & farming
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Animal Welfare
Feeding, grooming, habitat & compassion
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Hands-On Agricultural Learning — Not Observation from a Distance

This section is a hands-on agricultural learning environment where learners engage directly with farm animals and ornamental birds to understand basic agricultural practices, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship. Students participate in guided, age-appropriate activities aligned with CBC outcomes.

Activity A

Animal Welfare & Care

Learners engage directly with farm animals to understand their needs, behavior, and the importance of compassionate care. This hands-on experience builds responsibility and empathy — core CBC values.

Students work with cows, goats, rabbits, and pigs under trained facilitator supervision. All activities are age-appropriate and structured around CBC Agricultural competency outcomes.

Practical Skills Developed
Feeding schedules & proper animal nutrition management
Grooming techniques and hygiene management routines
Habitat management & environmental enrichment
Animal behavior observation & welfare assessment
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Live Animal Interaction
Supervised & CBC-aligned
Our Farm & Birds

Meet the Residents

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Dairy Cows
Feeding & milk production
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Goats
Grazing & care routines
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Rabbits
Hutch management & handling
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Pigs
Nutrition, hygiene & housing
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Peacocks
Ornamental biodiversity
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Ducks
Water bird ecology & care
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Silkie Hens
Rare breed conservation
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Guinea Fowl
Wildlife-domestic interface
Activity B

Ornamental Birds Sanctuary

Explore the beauty and diversity of ornamental birds. Learners study different species, their unique characteristics, and the ecosystems they occupy — building appreciation for biodiversity and conservation.

This section emphasizes conservation of exotic species within a controlled, educational environment. Students learn how ornamental birds contribute to ecosystems.

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Species Study
Identifying bird types & habitats
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Ecosystem Roles
Birds in balanced ecosystems
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Conservation
Why exotic species matter
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Observation Skills
Recording behaviour & features
Ornamental Birds
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Ornamental Sanctuary
Biodiversity education
Activity C

Sustainable Crop Production

From seed to harvest, learners participate in the full cycle of life. They learn about soil health, organic farming techniques, and the importance of food security in Kenya and beyond.

These activities develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork — CBC competencies practised in a real farm setting.

Core Competencies
Soil preparation & composting techniques
Planting, watering & crop monitoring routines
Pest identification & organic management strategies
Harvesting, post-harvest handling & food security
Crop Production
CBC Support
Agriculture · Science · Life Skills

Empower Next-Gen Farmers

Book a practical CBC agricultural learning experience. All activities are supervised, age-appropriate, and aligned with Kenya's CBC competency framework.

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