- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: September 22, 2024
Making Eco Prints with nature’s palette: Fun nature based learning for children of early years
Have you ever noticed the wonder when children discover the natural world around them? The ecoprinting adventure with early years children was an amazing experience....
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: May 22, 2024
Moths of Landour, Mussoorie
As the sun sets behind the rolling hills of Landour, Mussoorie, a mesmerizing world of nocturnal creatures comes alive. Among the whispering pines and rustling...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: May 21, 2024
Nature’s Resilience: New Life Beside Lyre tree
The author reflects on a nostalgic visit to a Tea Garden, where she notice a young pine sapling growing from the base of a deceased...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: March 30, 2024
Pest Invasion Threatens Heritage Oak Trees in Landour, Mussoorie
The beautiful hillside of Landour Mussoorie is surrounded by lush forests and Oak trees. These trees are a vital part of the ecosystem, providing shade,...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: November 4, 2023
Nature’s Rhapsody of Season Change: Landour, Mussoorie
As the monsoon season gradually bids adieu, the idyllic hill station of Landour in Mussoorie undergoes a mesmerizing transformation, signaling the arrival of winter. Nature,...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: October 28, 2023
A Tale of Two Lantana Flowers:Landour, Mussoorie
If you're a plant enthusiast and love exploring the beauty of nature, then you've probably come across the mesmerizing Lantana flowers. But have you heard...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: October 9, 2023
Fun Outdoor Camping Activities for Enthusiastic Young Explorers
Outdoor camping offers an incredible opportunity for children to explore nature, disconnect from screens, and engage in thrilling activities. Apart from the traditional campfire stories...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 29, 2023
Rescuing Red Giant Flying Squirrel: wildlife conservation
A few days back, while I was traveling from Dehradun to Mussoorie via the busy highway, I noticed a flash of reddish-brown fur dart out...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 24, 2023
Oriental Pied Hornbill Nesting Season: A Conservation Story
The Oriental Pied Hornbill is a majestic bird species that can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia as well as the Indian...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 23, 2023
Empowering the Next Generation: How Children Celebrate Earth Day through Science Models and Exhibitions
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd, and it’s a time to reflect on the impact we have on the planet and how...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 22, 2023
Celebrating Earth Day: Inspiring Children to Raise Awareness through Science Models, and Exhibitions
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. As adults, we understand the importance of taking...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 16, 2023
Unleash wonders of nature with Geology: A Guide to Nature-Based Learning with Geology
Nature-based learning has always been an excellent way to improve our understanding of the world around us. It is a way to learn about the...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 10, 2023
Exploring the World of Bugs: A Fun and Educational Guide to Entomology for children
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and there’s no better way to satisfy that curiosity than by exploring the fascinating world of...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: April 8, 2023
Rainy Day Fun with kids: Collecting rainwater with children
As educators we’re always looking for ways to make learning fun for our kids. One of the best ways to do this is by incorporating...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: March 31, 2023
Nature’s classroom: Reflections on the book chapter, First Few Sessions of Outdoor Learning, ‘Dirty Teaching’
As technology continues to advance, children are spending more and more time indoors. As a result, outdoor education has become more important than ever. Outdoor...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: March 25, 2023
A Floral Paradise: Spring Blossoms in the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: March 16, 2023
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: March 16, 2023
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,...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: March 13, 2023
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: February 17, 2023
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: December 31, 2022
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: December 11, 2022
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: October 23, 2022
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: October 21, 2022
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: October 15, 2022
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...
- By: Dr. Chandrima Debi
- Date: September 17, 2022
Wild mushrooms of Landour, Mussoorie
Autumn season has arrived on the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie as the ferns have started to turn yellowish brown. But the forest floor is still...