Garbage to Garden
A presentation on the techniques of biogas production using food waste took place at the Bee museum on the 15th of May. The session was conducted by Ms Archana Jayaraman, a representative of the South Asia Youth Environment Network (SAYEN), which focused on the different options and commercial models available today to produce biogas out […]
A talk on ecology, management, conservation and welfare of the Asian Elephant
A talk on ecology, management, conservation and welfare of the Asian Elephant was organized by the Nilgiri Natural History Society (NNHS) at the Bee Museum on the 19th of December. The speaker Mr Surendra Varma an expert on welfare of the Asian elephant used a slide show to illustrate the issues faced by these magnificent […]
Talk on the Birds of the Nilgiris
A talk on the Birds of the Nilgiris took place at the Bee museum on the 10th of November. The Speaker Dr. P.J Vasanthan, an avid birder for the past two decades gave the audience a brief introduction to the topography of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) and the different forest types and climatic conditions […]
Flora and Fauna-A first hand perspective
A talk on the Flora and Fauna of the Nilgiris took place at the Bee museum on July 25th . The speaker, Ramneek Singh took the audience through a series of photographs of rare and endemic orchids, flowering plants and also some of the fauna present in the Nilgiris. The changing landscape of the Nilgiris […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Arun Bellie speaks on Waste Management
To revive the tradition of regular informative modules at the Bee Museum every month, a talk on Waste Management centred on the work being carried out by the Blue Warriors with 500 households in villages around Kotagiri. The Blue Warriors are a group of children who monitor and maintain source segregation of waste within four […]
Talk on Human-Wildlife Conflict, Coonoor Club
As an integral part of our celebration of people and wildlife this October, a talk and discussion on incidents and issues of Human-Wildlife Conflict in and around Coonoor was held at Coonoor Club. The turnout of around 45 persons primarily consisted of nearby estate owners and managers along with Coonoor Club members and other interested […]
