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”

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”

Recurrent forest fires: Landour, Mussoorie

Its been hardly one week that the woodlots near Landour, Mussoorie caught fire again. Few days back, forests near Mussoorie, Jabarkhet Nature Reserve caught fire, now this hillside of Landour. Whether it’s a plight of nature or a man-made nuisance, these old forests are burning. Today was just like any other afternoon for me exceptContinue reading “Recurrent forest fires: Landour, Mussoorie”