Wildlife awareness – CSI School
In celebration of Wildlife Week, NNHS and Keystone conducted a 2 hour workshop for students of grade 6-8, from CSI school at their campus on 4th October, 2019, between 2 – 4 pm. The workshop was intended to develop a sense of awareness and understanding about the wildlife seen around, types of interaction with humans […]
Kodaikanal International School – the call of the Nilgiris
The Kodai International School had been planning for this trip for a while and finally they arrived on the night of 29th September, bringing the monsoon showers along. Waking up to a rain drenched Kotagiri on 30th morning, the students assembled at the Keystone auditorium where they were given a sneak peek into the genesis […]
Goodearth School, Chennai – the Nilgiris experience
A team of 39 young and spirited 10th graders along with two of their teaching staff landed up on a bright september morning on 19th September, 2019. A train and a bus ride from Chennai, they found themselves in the cool surroundings of the upper Nilgiris in the Keystone campus. A short documentary on the […]
Of name and fame – Heritage walk, Kotagiri
A name can evoke a lot of memories. What are the stories that you know, of the place you are a part of? Join us on this first walking tour as we unearth the stories behind the seemingly obvious spaces and sites, right here in the heart of Kotagiri.Led by our rich treasure trove of […]
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru (MSc. Botany Class) – exposure visit to the Nilgiris
A team of 18 students from Mount Carmel College (girls) visited Keystone between September 5-7, 2019 and undertook flora exploration and community interaction, with Keystone Foundation and NNHS. They were accompanied by faculty and admin staff. The faculty included Ms. Roshni Rao (HoD), Ms. Sumathi, Ms. Shalini and Ms. Jayanthi , and Mr. Kuppa, the […]
In search of liquid gold – Semmanarai
Our story of bees and humans is an age old one, and unfolds right here at Semmanarai, a little hamlet some distance away from Kotagiri. Join us on this unique tour to the beautiful landscape to the abode of the bees – a leisurely walking exploration of bees, flowers, streams and farms, as we take […]
In search of liquid gold – Semmanarai
Our story of bees and humans is an age old one, and unfolds right here at Semmanarai, a little hamlet some distance away from Kotagiri. Join us on this unique tour to the abode of the bees – a day-long walking exploration of bees and their flowers, as we take in the sights, smells and […]
An eye for birding – Mullur
Any bird bereft of its landscape only speaks half the story. Birdwatching is not just about zooming the lens on the bird. Join us on this birding trail in Mullur, with a new eye to take in the larger picture. Please carry binoculars, field guide, water. Date: 24th August, 2019 Time and Place: 6.30 am, […]
ICS School – Keystone campus walk
International Community School (ICS), Kotagiri – Keystone campus visit (31st July, 2019) After a lot of going back and forth, on the last day of the month, on the 31st of July, we were able to finally give the 5th and 6th standard students of ICS, a sneak peek into the workings at Keystone campus. […]
A nursery, for learning – CSI school event
CSI School, 12th July, 2019 William Wordsworth, famously said, ‘let nature be your teacher’. For someone known for his way with words, these ring true for all ages. It was with this idea in mind, that we wanted to plant the early seeds of growing plants in nurseries, into the young and eager minds of […]
