Some 200 people took part in the Shahaniya Aaqool desert camp yesterday.
The trip which was the 10th this year, is part of “A Flower Each Spring” annual campaign, held under the auspices of HH Sheikha Mozah Nasser al-Misnad, wife of HH the Emir.
Nearly 150 students from al-Khor Primary Independent School, Duhail Primary Independent School and al-Noor Institute for the Blind. Family members of the students and volunteers also Dr Farouk al-Baz, research professor and director of the Centre for Remote Sensing, at the Boston University, USA accompanied volunteers to the Shahaniya Aaqool desert camp yesterday.

The Egyptian geologist, was in Qatar to attend a conference.The annual campaign has made eight indigenous plants popular among nationals and expatriates during the last eight years.
The team is spearheaded by the Friends of Environment Centre. They planted Aaqool, the plant chosen for promotion this year. The children also took part in colouring and other activities.

Volunteers at the site, spoke about Aaqool, and the flora of Qatar.
The campaign is aimed at ensuring that everyone is aware of the local flora and the need to protect “the natural wealth” of the country.

On Friday, the campaign committee organised the Aaqool Festival at the Al-Rumaillah Park, where some 300 students and others were present. The event, from 6pm to 9pm, included songs, drawing, colouring and quiz for children. Gifts were distributed among the participants.
The campaign runs until the end of May.
participated in the trip.

source:gulf-times.com