UECO Farm Update One | 22nd April 2025 From bananas to lemongrass—our demo farm is growing! Big thanks to Mr Simon Evans, MBA, & all our supporters. Read the full report with photos: https://t.co/v00ItxW4zh

This is the Giant Kingfisher, one of Africa’s remarkable birds. As its name suggests, it is the largest kingfisher species. If you visit Murchison Falls N.P, you can easily spot it along the shores during a boat cruise. It’s a reminder of why protecting nature matters. Mugogo

Helping young people understand the importance of restoring nature builds a generation that cares deeply for the environment. Whether it’s planting trees at school or protecting local habitats, every small effort shapes a greener, healthier future for us all. UECO

Beeswax is one of the ways to attract bees to a new hive. In this clip, we’re coating the inside to create a familiar scent that helps bees settle and start building. How do you attract bees to your hives? Any tips or tricks that work for you? mugogomark.ueco@gmail.com UECO

Simple acts can make our planet better. When young people learn to plant trees, manage waste, and take part in conservation, these habits stay with them for life. Inspire a child today,encourage action, and protect our environment. Be part of the change. Act now. UECO

Does your company want to strengthen its ESG or CSR performance? Here’s our recommendation: 📸 When your company invests in nature, it contributes to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and healthier communities, all while meeting global sustainability standards. UECO

Our bees. At UECO, we love bees and you should too. They are so important that their significance can hardly be expressed in words 😊. Be a bee farmer, be a beekeeper. Just bees. Mugogo

You have many reasons to get involved in tree conservation and planting. A few of them have been highlighted in this infographic. Check it out! UECO

The bird you see is a little bee-eater. As the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly feed on insects, especially bees, wasps, and hornets, which they catch in midair during swift flights from open perches. This reminds us of the importance of conserving our ecosystems. Mugogo

Diverse crops help our gardens and farms thrive by creating a healthy, balanced ecosystem. These photos from our demonstration farm show trees, bees, maize, beans, and more working together. We continue to promote sustainable, organic farming for a healthier future. UECO

Lemongrass is an excellent plant to have around your apiary. It can help calm bees when used in a smoker, and it can also be boiled together with beeswax to create an attractive scent that draws bees into the hive. UECO

Give the Earth what it deserves. Trees are one of the things our planet needs most. UECO

The beauty of planting fruit-bearing trees is that you’ll no longer need to buy fruits. They will provide harvests that save you the money you would have spent on purchasing fruits. Our point is simple: plant trees. UECO.

The beauty of planting fruit-bearing trees is that you’ll no longer need to buy fruits. They will provide harvests that save you the money you would have spent on purchasing fruits. Our point is simple: plant trees. UECO.

The Saddle-billed Stork is an expert hunter, gracefully stalking its prey in shallow waters, and it is clear that lunch is already sorted. 😊 A healthy ecosystem gives them life. Protect our environment, do not encroach on wetlands or pollute them. UECO

Avocados are very nutritious and, above all, help to sequester carbon. Trees are essential. We must plant them, conserve them, promote them, and advertise them. Yes, we shall advertise them. UECO

The bird you see is the Grey Crowned Crane ,our national bird, proudly displayed on the Ugandan flag. On the flag, it stands on one leg, symbolizing motion, progress, and Uganda’s continual steps forward. Protect nature and live in harmony with it. Mugogo

The tree you see is Grevillea robusta, it is a popular agroforestry tree in Uganda, where it was introduced for shade and is now widely used for timber, and erosion control.While the species is alien to Uganda, it has been grown in the country for a long period of time. UECO

Bees teach us how teamwork really works buzz, buzz! They are among the hardest-working and highest-performing creatures on the planet. In our pic, you can see one bee flying out while another returns, each playing its role with perfect coordination. Embrace beekeeping. UECO

A beautiful bird enjoying a well-earned meal. The bird you see here is a Woodland Kingfisher one of the more common kingfisher species you can spot. It’s always a delight to watch, right alongside the iconic Pied Kingfisher. 😊 Mugogo

Small daily actions can make a big difference in protecting our planet. Here are some simple habits you can start today. Check out the infographic. UECO