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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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”
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”
Verbascum thapsus or Common Mullein: A medicinally important plant of the hills
No sooner the monsoon hits the dusty hill slopes of the hillside of Landour, Mussoorie. The tiny seeds of common Mullein germinate and peek through the picturesque landscape . Commonly known as Adam’s flannel, Beggar’s blanket and even the Candlewick plant, it is a riveting sight to see this enthralling plant species blooming in theContinue reading “Verbascum thapsus or Common Mullein: A medicinally important plant of the hills”
Nature walk with kids: Forestry for kids
It’s monsoon in the hillside and life is bustling in the woods. The ferns which went dormant are budding, mosses and fungi mushrooming everywhere, insects are busy finding shelter, along with diverse rainy day bird visitors. I thought it was a great time to familiarise children with these minute nature’s theatricals. Moreover, the children areContinue reading “Nature walk with kids: Forestry for kids”
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