The hillside of Landour, Mussoorie is again alive with the colors of spring. Springtime in the hills of Landour, Mussoorie is simply enchanting. The beauty of nature is at its peak, with the hillside covered in a vibrant display of blossoms. From the magnificent rhododendrons to the delicate myrtles, geraniums and primulas, the colors ofContinue reading “A Floral Paradise: Spring Blossoms in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie”
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Weeding invasive Mexican Devil (Ageratina adenophora) in the hillside: Nature based learning and outdoor education activity
Mexican Devil (Ageratina adenophora synonym Eupatorium adenophorum), commonly known as Crofton weed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Mexico and Central America. Initially grown as an ornamental plant, it has now become invasive into forests, hillslopes, roadside and farmlands. It forms dense colonies and prevents the seedlings of nativeContinue reading “Weeding invasive Mexican Devil (Ageratina adenophora) in the hillside: Nature based learning and outdoor education activity”
Building a Home for Bugs: The Educational Benefits of Insect Houses in Early Childhood Education
Insects play an essential role in our ecosystem, and early childhood is the perfect time to teach children about their importance. By building insect houses, children can experience the joy of creating a home for these tiny creatures and learn about their habits and behaviors. Moreover, insect houses can help young children learn about sustainability,Continue reading “Building a Home for Bugs: The Educational Benefits of Insect Houses in Early Childhood Education”
Making insect house: Nature based learning in early childhood education
Insects are an important part of any ecosystem, and children can learn a lot about them by observing them and providing them with a habitat in which they can live. A child’s natural inclination to build things can be put to good use in creating a home for insects. In this regard, nature-based learning isContinue reading “Making insect house: Nature based learning in early childhood education”
Portal in the trees: nature based learning in early childhood education
It’s springtime in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie and the sun is shining bright over this beautiful abode of Oak trees. This is a perfect weather to do nature walks in the hillside to experience the intricate bond which mother nature shares in each and every corner of this beautiful landscape. So, I decided toContinue reading “Portal in the trees: nature based learning in early childhood education”
Trees in my grandma’s courtyard: Urban homestead garden
Winter is the special time of the year when we love to spend our time with our family members. This year too, we visited my grandma’s place in Guwahati, Assam. As we reached house premises, the leaning bush laden with red hibiscus welcomed us with love galore. I was so happy to see my motherContinue reading “Trees in my grandma’s courtyard: Urban homestead garden”
Butterflies of Landour 1: Indian tortoise shell butterfly
The winters have arrived on the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie, and so, the butterflies. The caterpillars who survived the harshness of the extended monsoons have finally emerged from their chrysalis and metamorphosed into beautiful butterflies. Different species of butterflies can be seen around these days fluttering over the tender flowers and greens. Their bright colouredContinue reading “Butterflies of Landour 1: Indian tortoise shell butterfly”
Nature shelters: Different species of Ferns on same Oak tree
While hiking in the woods today, I came across this big Oak tree. It was fascinating to observe two different species of ferns growing over moss covered bark. They were growing on the same aspect of the tree bole. The ferns were growing alongside each other but they respected each other’s boundaries. This is theContinue reading “Nature shelters: Different species of Ferns on same Oak tree”
Forestry for Kids: Learning Soil thermodynamics in outdoor education
Thermodynamics is a topic of study in sciences which lays its foundation in the middle year education program in most of the national or international curriculums. Thermodynamics is the scientific study of the relations between heat and other forms of energy. In simple words, thermodynamics is the dynamics of the heat energy. Educators and studentsContinue reading “Forestry for Kids: Learning Soil thermodynamics in outdoor education”
Fairy Cup Mushrooms in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie : Forestry for kids
After consecutive days of heavy rainfall, the bright sunny days in the hillside of Landour have finally arrived. This year extended rainy days were experienced otherwise October is usually the most adored months in the hillside. So, we decided to go for a brisk nature walk in the vicinity along with the children. Children wereContinue reading “Fairy Cup Mushrooms in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie : Forestry for kids”
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