Rebuild a Falaj: Bring freshwater to Al Bithnah
Work alongside the experts and restore a traditional irrigation system
About the Activitiy
With your help, we can restore a falaj – a traditional irrigation system that was invented nearly 3,000 years ago!
A falaj is a series of traditional wells and canals which channels underground water towards community farms, settlements, plants and wildlife, allowing all forms of life to thrive.
Join Emirates Nature-WWF, Fujairah Environmental Authority, Fujairah Adventure and local communities as we renovate the historic falaj irrigation system and build open channels at Al Bithnah Village in Fujairah.
Who can participate?
This session is open to all Leaders of Change age 7 years and above. However, children can only attend upon requests and must be accompanied by adults. For request, please reach out to [email protected] for enquiries.
How long will it take?
3 hours
Act now
Check out our Masterclass: “Meet the Falaj of Al Bithnah“ learn more about the project.
Questions?
Please email us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +971585323400
Which area of Impact does it contribute to?
With your help, the falaj restoration project will help regenerate the falaj at Al Bithnah, revive the local habitat and significantly improve freshwater access for both people and nature.
This activity also supports our objectives to:
- Restore 20,000 m2 of natural habitats (that’s nearly the size of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque complex in Abu Dhabi!)
- Create one Nature Trail in the UAE by 2022
Join the mission to Protect our Pollinators.
Activity Sponsor - Green Giving Partner
This activity is part of a project spearheaded by Emirates Nature-WWF and Etihad Rail, in collaboration with Crown Prince Court - Fujairah, Fujairah Environmental Authority and Fujairah Adventures, with the support of the local communities, who are joining hands to explore solutions to restore access to fresh water and introducing modern water management techniques. The project aims to promote sustainable farming and preserve the site’s biodiversity.
Registration fee for non-members: AED 350.00
Location
Fujairah
Al Bithnah, Fujairah
Date & Time
Thursday, 07 October 2021
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Closed event
Sunday, 27 February 2022
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed event
Saturday, 25 June 2022
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Closed event
Sunday, 23 October 2022
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration closed
Saturday, 17 December 2022
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration closed
Saturday, 11 June 2022
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Closed event
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
2 Reviews
Extremely happy with this experience. I could feel the genuine respect that Altaf, Arabella and Moaz shared for the environment, and was very grateful that they took the time to explain the thought process behind this project. Getting my hands dirty helped me appreciate the hard work that it takes to get a project like this up and running. We were also lucky to spot a wadi racer and a couple of scorpions during the nocturnal wildlife survey. However, we also found a lot of plastic in the surrounding areas under UV light. Would love to be part of a cleanup to help get properly dispose of some of this plastic waste.
Great experience once again. Learnt a lot from Moaz, Altaf and Tamara.
Please note that events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to updated safety guidelines from the government. We will try our best to keep you informed of any changes as early as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.