Sunday, February 14, 2010

Bhigwan bird watching trip











Here are some photos from our trip to bhigwan. The main attraction among the migratory birds were of course Flamingos without a doubt. But we also sighted some other birds.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Jividha Study Circle

While conducting the course on biodiversity since the last 3 years we observed that there is need for providing this information on a regular basis all
round the year. With this view in mind we have started a Jividha Study Circle, which would be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
The activities of the study circle would involve lectures/presentations from experts on specific topics related to environment and biodiversity,
screening of documentaries and films on environmental issues and nature and wildlife, and a study tour once every month.
Anybosy who is interested in knowing more about our nature can be a member of this study circle
Annual Membership Fee : Rs 200/- per person (Does not include the cost for the study tours)

Jividha's Certificate course in Biodiversity

This is a 2 month course, "Friendship with Nature", conducted once a year generally from October to December. This course mainly concentrates on the
biodiversity in nature. The first part of this course involves understanding evolution of different species, India's geographical diversity and its
role in the biodiversity and the techniques and science of studying nature and wildlife. The second part includes study of Botany, Zoology, knowing
about the flora and fauna, study of mammals, reptiles, insects, flowers etc. The third part will concentrate on the the threats posed to the biodiversity,
role of the forest department, techniques of reviving the nature, conservation and protection of wildlife etc. The whole course runs on an introspective
platform i.e In what way can I contribute? is the central question and all the problems are approached from this perpspective.
The course involves a number of field trips and study tours accompanied by lectures and guidance from experts in the field of environment.
The qualification for this course is love of nature.
The fees for the course :Rs 3500/-