Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. As adults, we understand the importance of taking care of our planet, but it’s equally important to educate our children about the impact they can have on the environment. One way to do this is through creative projectsContinue reading “Celebrating Earth Day: Inspiring Children to Raise Awareness through Science Models, and Exhibitions”
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Nature’s classroom: Reflections on the book chapter, First Few Sessions of Outdoor Learning, ‘Dirty Teaching’
As technology continues to advance, children are spending more and more time indoors. As a result, outdoor education has become more important than ever. Outdoor learning provides a unique opportunity for children to connect with nature, learn new skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment. But before beginning the experience of outdoor learningContinue reading “Nature’s classroom: Reflections on the book chapter, First Few Sessions of Outdoor Learning, ‘Dirty Teaching’”
Citylight limit line: Mussoorie – Dehradun
The citylight limit line is the highest limit perpetual of light covering the cities during evening time. It can be observed from an elevation of about 1500msl. Ideal locations to observe the citylight limit are TV towers, hilltops, Hawaghar and skyscrapers. It is an irregular line which divides the urban areas from the forests, ruralContinue reading “Citylight limit line: Mussoorie – Dehradun”
Miniature forest of liverworts and mosses: Landour, Mussoorie
The hillside of Landour is rich in diverse species of mosses and Liverworts. It is also home to a distinct liverwort species, Reboulia hemisphearica. It is also known as the Purple fringed liverwort or small mushroom headed liverwort one of the liverworts found in this part of the hillside. These liverworts appeared to me asContinue reading “Miniature forest of liverworts and mosses: Landour, Mussoorie”
Himalayas: snow cover depletion during pandemic
It’s a known fact that the Himalayas are going through adversities of climate change but it’s yet another sight to witness it with naked eyes. Himalayas are not healthy as they were before. The extent of snow cover over the Himalayas have receded to a greater extent and it was eminent from my observation. UsuallyContinue reading “Himalayas: snow cover depletion during pandemic”
Ecological indicators of season change (2): Ferns!!
With the onset of winters, the ferns have turned brown in the lesser Himalayas. The winter Himalayan breeze blowing through the mixed forests of Oak- Pine and Rhododendron signals the arrival of winters to the ferns, which grow alongside the moss laden tree barks and hillslopes of this quiet hillside of Landour, Mussoorie. With theContinue reading “Ecological indicators of season change (2): Ferns!!”
Ecological indicators of season change (1): Cobra Lily fruiting
The month of September has begun and the Cobra-lilies have started fruiting in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie. The fruiting of the Cobra-lilies indicate culmination of rainy season and onset of the fall. This phenomenon is nature’s own way to signal changing season. The bright red coloured fruits can draw attention of anyone passing by.Continue reading “Ecological indicators of season change (1): Cobra Lily fruiting”
Firefly appearance in Landour, Mussoorie!!
It’s first week of August and fireflies visited me again in the dark hours around midnight today. Although, I was getting reports of firefly sightings in and around Mussoorie, I didn’t witness them until one firefly entered my bedroom through the nearby Oak forest and flickered around. Last year on 4th of August, 2020, IContinue reading “Firefly appearance in Landour, Mussoorie!!”
Viridescent hillside: Landour, Mussoorie!!!
Waterfall on mountain slope, Flowing with might and strength On the rocks, into the valley, Paving way through rugged terrain.. @chandrimadebi It’s been days that I went into the verdant mountains and valleys as the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie is experiencing heavy rainfalls alongwith severe landslides and thunderstorms, So, one fine morning I finally decidedContinue reading “Viridescent hillside: Landour, Mussoorie!!!”
Bauhinia vahlii… Largest creeper and a wonder plant!!
With the onset of monsoons, the largest creeper in India, Bauhinia vahlii also known as Camel’s foot climber, locally known as Maloo climber is in full bloom along the hillslopes in the lesser Himalayas. The flowering in this plant species starts from the month of April – June. Bauhinia vahlii or Panera vahlii is aContinue reading “Bauhinia vahlii… Largest creeper and a wonder plant!!”
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