“Nature’s story: Discovering the seasons through Phenology Walks with Children”

Nature is an ever-changing landscape, and observing these changes can be a magical experience for children as well as for adults. The forests and wilderness are perfect examples which reflect unity in diversity. The tall trees, herbs, shrubs, birds, insects, animals and microorganisms despite being different from one another, passively engage with one another toContinue reading ““Nature’s story: Discovering the seasons through Phenology Walks with Children””

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”

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”