A few days back, while I was traveling from Dehradun to Mussoorie via the busy highway, I noticed a flash of reddish-brown fur dart out from underneath a parked truck. Upon closer inspection, I saw that it was a Red Giant Flying Squirrel. I knew I had to rescue this little creature before it wasContinue reading “Rescuing Red Giant Flying Squirrel: wildlife conservation”
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Oriental Pied Hornbill Nesting Season: A Conservation Story
The Oriental Pied Hornbill is a majestic bird species that can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia as well as the Indian sub-continent. These birds are known for their unique nesting habits, where they seal themselves inside tree cavities to protect their eggs and young from predators. Unfortunately, their habitat has beenContinue reading “Oriental Pied Hornbill Nesting Season: A Conservation Story”
Empowering the Next Generation: How Children Celebrate Earth Day through Science Models and Exhibitions
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd, and it’s a time to reflect on the impact we have on the planet and how we can take action to preserve it. The day is an opportunity to promote environmental protection and highlight the importance of science education. Schools around the world have taken upContinue reading “Empowering the Next Generation: How Children Celebrate Earth Day through Science Models and Exhibitions”
Weeding invasive Mexican Devil (Ageratina adenophora) in the hillside: Nature based learning and outdoor education activity
Mexican Devil (Ageratina adenophora synonym Eupatorium adenophorum), commonly known as Crofton weed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Mexico and Central America. Initially grown as an ornamental plant, it has now become invasive into forests, hillslopes, roadside and farmlands. It forms dense colonies and prevents the seedlings of nativeContinue reading “Weeding invasive Mexican Devil (Ageratina adenophora) in the hillside: Nature based learning and outdoor education activity”
Making insect house: Nature based learning in early childhood education
Insects are an important part of any ecosystem, and children can learn a lot about them by observing them and providing them with a habitat in which they can live. A child’s natural inclination to build things can be put to good use in creating a home for insects. In this regard, nature-based learning isContinue reading “Making insect house: Nature based learning in early childhood education”
Portal in the trees: nature based learning in early childhood education
It’s springtime in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie and the sun is shining bright over this beautiful abode of Oak trees. This is a perfect weather to do nature walks in the hillside to experience the intricate bond which mother nature shares in each and every corner of this beautiful landscape. So, I decided toContinue reading “Portal in the trees: nature based learning in early childhood education”
Butterflies of Landour 1: Indian tortoise shell butterfly
The winters have arrived on the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie, and so, the butterflies. The caterpillars who survived the harshness of the extended monsoons have finally emerged from their chrysalis and metamorphosed into beautiful butterflies. Different species of butterflies can be seen around these days fluttering over the tender flowers and greens. Their bright colouredContinue reading “Butterflies of Landour 1: Indian tortoise shell butterfly”
Nature shelters: Different species of Ferns on same Oak tree
While hiking in the woods today, I came across this big Oak tree. It was fascinating to observe two different species of ferns growing over moss covered bark. They were growing on the same aspect of the tree bole. The ferns were growing alongside each other but they respected each other’s boundaries. This is theContinue reading “Nature shelters: Different species of Ferns on same Oak tree”
Forestry for Kids: Learning Soil thermodynamics in outdoor education
Thermodynamics is a topic of study in sciences which lays its foundation in the middle year education program in most of the national or international curriculums. Thermodynamics is the scientific study of the relations between heat and other forms of energy. In simple words, thermodynamics is the dynamics of the heat energy. Educators and studentsContinue reading “Forestry for Kids: Learning Soil thermodynamics in outdoor education”
Fairy Cup Mushrooms in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie : Forestry for kids
After consecutive days of heavy rainfall, the bright sunny days in the hillside of Landour have finally arrived. This year extended rainy days were experienced otherwise October is usually the most adored months in the hillside. So, we decided to go for a brisk nature walk in the vicinity along with the children. Children wereContinue reading “Fairy Cup Mushrooms in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie : Forestry for kids”
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