Murky waters of the modern world – natural cleaners workshop
29th October, 2019, Kanasu Cafe, Ooty Despite the north-east monsoon pouring down upon us, it was an eager group of women who greeted us at Kanasu café, Ooty as we assembled for another workshop on natural cleaners. As the rains washed down everything around us, we sat down to understand how we might allow these […]
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 […]
Mainstreaming community-led ecological restoration
On 28th August ,2019, Milidhane Government High School heard multiple voices of the land, speaking in unison, for the land, in the Nilgiris landscape. Nilgiri Natural History Society (NNHS), Kotagiri Citizens Collective (KCC), Karuvi and Beru, along with support from the Milidhane community and school administration came together for a half day workshop on mainstreaming […]
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, […]
