Workshop: Habitat Restoration

WINTER CONSERVATION CAMP

Train as a citizen scientist and spend your Winter Break with purpose! 

Through a series of free, expert-led online workshops, you’ll gain new conservation skills and discover the unique biodiversity of the UAE’s Hajar mountains. 

Apply your new skills on the ground during an exclusive in-person field trip inside Wadi Wurayah National Park – home to more than 1,100 documented species

ABOUT THE EVENT

This workshop introduces participants to habitat restoration, and the vital role native trees play in rebuilding healthy ecosystems. You’ll learn how species like Samar, Sidr, Ghaf, and Arabian Moringa (Shu‘a) support wildlife, stabilize soil and strengthen the resilience of nature across the UAE.

This workshop also prepares participants for the reforestation field activity in Wadi Wurayah National Park, by introducing key restoration techniques and goals.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN FROM THIS ACTIVITY?

• Understand the importance of habitat restoration
• Learn how native trees support biodiversity, capture carbon and contribute to ecosystem recovery
• Explore examples of successful restoration initiatives in the UAE and globally

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Open to adults, professionals and youth aged 10+

LOCATION:

Online (Zoom)