Our work at the coast of Kenya aimed at identifying and documenting cultural practices, knowledge and skills associated with the acquisition, management and use of naturally growing plant food species; the diversity and value of naturally occurring food species; creating awareness on the cultural, environmental, economic, and nutritional values of priority naturally growing food species; and building the capacity of participating groups to sustainably use, conserve and manage food plants in and around Kaya forests for improved livelihoods. Kaya forests are the sacred forests of the Mijkenda people in Kenya.