Nestled in the beautiful landscape of Landour, Mussoorie lies the abode of different species of flowering as well as non flowering plants. Among them, that blooms with vibrant colors is the Lantana flower. This picturesque hill station is home to not one, but two varieties of Lantana flowers, each with its own unique charm andContinue reading “A Tale of Two Lantana Flowers: Landour, Mussoorie”
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Rescuing Red Giant Flying Squirrel: wildlife conservation
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”
Exploring the World of Bugs: A Fun and Educational Guide to Entomology for children
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and there’s no better way to satisfy that curiosity than by exploring the fascinating world of bugs. Not only are insects amazing creatures with incredible abilities, but they also play an important role in our ecosystem. In this guide, we aim to introduce kids to theContinue reading “Exploring the World of Bugs: A Fun and Educational Guide to Entomology for children”
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”
Trees in my grandma’s courtyard: Urban homestead garden
Winter is the special time of the year when we love to spend our time with our family members. This year too, we visited my grandma’s place in Guwahati, Assam. As we reached house premises, the leaning bush laden with red hibiscus welcomed us with love galore. I was so happy to see my motherContinue reading “Trees in my grandma’s courtyard: Urban homestead garden”
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”
Wild mushrooms of Landour, Mussoorie
Autumn season has arrived on the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie as the ferns have started to turn yellowish brown. But the forest floor is still under the spell of monsoon magic as diverse mushrooms are still springing up through the forest floors. Everyday I come across these mushrooms of different, shapes, sizes and colours. SomeContinue reading “Wild mushrooms of Landour, Mussoorie”
Nature walk with kids: Forestry for kids
It’s monsoon in the hillside and life is bustling in the woods. The ferns which went dormant are budding, mosses and fungi mushrooming everywhere, insects are busy finding shelter, along with diverse rainy day bird visitors. I thought it was a great time to familiarise children with these minute nature’s theatricals. Moreover, the children areContinue reading “Nature walk with kids: Forestry for kids”
Ganga Tulsi, Gangotri: homonym or different species?
Tulsi, an aromatic medicinal plant finds its special place in Hinduism. It is often said that the worship of lord Vishnu is incomplete without Tulsi. But the species of Tulsi used for worshipping the deity varies from place to place. Be it the famous Vrindavan, Badrinath or Gangotri, the variants of Tulsi vary altogether. MostlyContinue reading “Ganga Tulsi, Gangotri: homonym or different species?”
Forestry for kids: Saving Deodar and Oak forest from invasive vines
Vines and climbers are certain plant species which climb by tendrils or hooks or aerial roots or twining or creeps on the ground. Besides being ornamental, these vines are a component of the biodiversity and help sequester Carbon. But it is observed that few of the climbers, act as semi-parasites on the plants they clingContinue reading “Forestry for kids: Saving Deodar and Oak forest from invasive vines”
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