Gombu Falls trek
A trek through the forests surrounding Gombu Falls proved challenging, but refreshing with the onset of summer. The Falls, around 21 metres in height, is at an altitude of 17oom above sea level has one of its origins in Longwood Shola. After a briefing by Senthil Prasad, an NNHS EC member, the group of over […]
Clean-up drive
In celebration of Earth Day 2012, the NNHS organised and conducted a clean-up drive from Bettaty to Bandishola along the main road. The event was felicitated by some of the village elders from Yedappalli. A large group of children from Riverside Public School along with Arun Bellie of BERU Foundation participated in the drive, garnering […]
Talk and Discussion on Lantana camara and its Management
In April, Tarsh Thaekekara from The Shola Trust made a presentation on the challenges faced due to the fast expanding lantana camara in and around the forests of the Nilgiris. The origins of the plant, how it came to India (and to the Nilgiris), how much it has spread and the methods that are adopted […]
Cooking with Weeds Workshop, Bee Museum
The month of March came to an end with an intriguing workshop on cooking with local and wild edible plants, conducted by Cata and Blanca of Ayurfusion. After briefing the participants on their journey with food, the cooking began. Participants helped prepare a localised variation of lasagna containing multiple types of keeray that was then baked […]
Talk and Discussion on ‘Nilgirica Upstream’ at the Bee Museum
On the 28th of March 2012, a talk and discussion on a comprehensive design for holistic regeneration of the Nilgiris was organised at the Bee Museum, Ooty. A small group of interested individuals attended and participated in the discussion. A presentation by Godwin Vasanth kick started the event and provided structure to the forum’s discussion. […]
Cairn Hill trail
Situated 2200m above sea level, the entrance road is flanked by dense cypress trees. A hotspot for birds such as the Nilgiri Laughingthrush, Nilgiri Blue Robin, White-bellied Shortwing, Black-and-Rufous, Rusty-tailed and Nilgiri Flycatchers, Cairn Hill is situated about 3km on the road to Avalanche. A perfect place for birders, this trail had unusually weak participation. Guided by Mr […]
Crafts Bazaar
A Traditional Crafts Bazaar was organized at the end of December. Kurumba, Irula, and Toda artisans presented their traditional knowledge and skills via handicraft stalls. Visitors to the Bee Museum were able to interact with the artisans and appreciate their art.
Wetland Biodiversity survey
As part of a Keystone Foundation project on wetlands and their conservation, NNHS members participated in a series of biodiversity surveys at Taranad mund and Bison swamp on the 27th and 28th of December.
Solid waste management talk, Coonoor
As part of a series of talks on Solid Waste Management by Arun Bellie and the Blue Mountain Warriors, an open discussion was held at St Sebastian Church Hall, Coonoor in December. Individuals from Coonoor and surrounding villages participated in the event which involved telling of personal experiences by the Blue Mountain Warriors, children from […]
Public Discussion on Human-Wildlife Conflict, Kotagiri
On the 9th of December, a public talk and discussion on issues and incidents of Human-wildlife conflict was organised at Mudhaiya Hall, Ramesh Vihar Hotel, Kotagiri. 30 persons from The Kotagiri Wildlife Association, Kotagiri Drivers Association, Kotagiri Market Association, a group of farmers from Nedugula and other interested individuals attended and participated in the discussion. […]
