Indigenous People of Nilgiris – a talk by Reverend Phillip K Mulley
The term Indigenous refers to someone or something (living things) originating, natural, native or inherent to a particular region or country. While the term was first officially used by the United Nations in 2002, it has remained a point of debate among many owing to its multiple perspectives of reference and usage – as a […]
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 […]
To see a flutter, fly – biodiversity around Lamb’s rock
A biodiversity trail around Lamb’s rock, as we explore the who’s who of the landscape! What will it reveal? Find out, this coming weekend! We meet up at Lamb’s rock view point (has vehicle parking facility). Please carry water and come prepared for monsoon showers. Date: 20th July, 2019 Time: 9 am Duration: 3 hours […]
Cleaning, the earth-friendly way
While the popular adage goes that too many cooks may well spoil the broth, in this case, too many hands did help raise a froth, and set us on the path to changing our outlook about household cleaning in the Nilgiris that could well save our water resources, not to mention, ourselves. A half-day workshop […]
Intricate weaves – the pastoral landscape of Bikkapathimund
The shola grassland mosaic is intricately woven into the pastoral way of life of the todas. Join us as we tread gently,upon the grassy greens at Bikkapathimund We meet up at Kengamudi bus stop. Please carry water. Date: 6th July, 2019 Time: 10 am Duration: 3 hours Trail difficulty: Easy Cost: NNHS members: 250/- | […]
Of Davids and Goliaths – a short walk in the Longwood
Known as Longwood shola or ‘Dodda solai’, unique forest fragments such as this hold the mysteries of many a species – from the giant trees to the tiny mushroom. Walk with us as we explore these deep dark woods… We assemble at the entrance of Longwood shola. Please carry water, and come prepared for some […]
Birding in Kokkal
A trek was conducted to Kokkal, Sholur on 29 October 2017, which was facilitated by NNHS Co-ordinator Anandhi Chandran. We started the trek at 7.30 a.m. with the weather favoring us with bright sunshine. The first stretch was a steep incline scattered with rocks. The grassland was interspersed with marshes and fresh water springs. There […]
Roots: Living with the Irulas of Sathy
Nature Education at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; A faint smell of wet clay and cattle feed greets ones senses as they venture deeper into the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu. Shouldered by the Eastern Ghats and native forests,protected areas of the reserve host the Galidhimbam and Mavanattam hamlets – home to the ‘Irulas’. We organized […]
Nature Education at Banglapadigai
NATURE EDUCATION AT BANGLAPADIGAI SUMMER CAMP May 18th & 19th 2016 Report Banglapadigai is an Irula settlement of approximately 27 households. About an hour’s drive from Kotagiri, it lies in the Aracode area which forms south-eastern slopes of the Nilgiris. The forest types on these slopes range from Moist deciduous to Scrub Jungle as the slopes […]
