BNHS Programmes May-June 2012

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Conif erous Forest of HimalayasINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FORESTS, 2011

BI-MONTHLY PROGRAMME

May - June, 2012

ONE DAY PROGRAMMES

MAY

Sun, 20th Natur e Trail t o Salim Ali PointFri , 25t h Bears of Kamchatka- An Illustrated talk by Vikram Potdar

JUNESun, 17th Nature Trail at Shilonda, Sanjay Gandhi National Park

WEEKEND CAMPAugust Monsoon camp at Malshej Ghat

September Nature Camp at MahabaleshwarNATIONAL CAMPMay GIR NATIONAL PARK- THE LAST REFUGE

June RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK

July LADAKH Land Safar i

August VALLEY OF FLOWERS

September WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES OF GOA

October NAMDHAPHA NATIONAL PARK

November MANAS NATIONAL PARK

December SUNDERBANS

January GREAT RANN OF KUTCH

INTERNATIONAL CAMP

August AFRICAN SAFARI- KENYA

Sun, 24th Nature Trail to Nagla Forest

Programmes at CEC-Mumbai

cture taken during BNHS camp to Kenya


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Dear MemberI am wri ti ng to you aft er a gap of more t han a year. During this period, Dr. Ashok Kothari , Hon. Secret ary used to w rit e to you inhis inimit able st yle. Dr. Kothari has complet ed thr ee consecutive t erms as member of t he Executive Comm it tee, now named t heGoverning Council, so he could not continue. I am sure you will r e-elect hi m aft er t his period is over in the next el ecti on of t heCouncilDr. Kothari is an extremely f riendly and aff able person, always thinking about t he welf are of your Society. His cont ribut ion t o t heLibrary thr ough t he sale of his four books, t he latest being Wil dli f e of t he Himalayas and t he Terai Region , is imm ense. He andDr B. F. Chhapgar m ake a perf ect t eam, spending long hours in our Library, going through old books, art icles, manuscripts,lit hographs and painti ngs, and churning out a new edi t ed book every three or f our years. His own bookA Celebrat ion of Indian Trees is a pleasure t o read. I am sure m any of you have read his books. For mem bers who do not know him w ell, Dr. Kothari i s amedical doct or by prof ession, but his clinic i n Mumbais suburb Santa Cruz, is equally known f or it s t rees and for m edical t reat ment .

He is a popular doct or of his area. All pat ient s get a f riendly d ose of advice on t he value of t rees. Anyone showing t he slight estint erest in Nature gets a free sapling. As I wri te thi s let t er, Dr Kothari i s enj oying a well-deserved holiday in t he USA where hisdaughter is set t led. He told m e that he is going t o visit many parks in t he USA. I am sure he wi ll not st op his campaign for a greenerplanet even in the USA. I hope t he haughty Americans wil l t ake his advice in t he proper spirit .I am happy to i nform you that Mr. Isaac Kehimkar has almost recovered aft er his tr agic car accident, one and half years ago. Hehas st opped using walking aids but wil l t ake some more mont hs to start using Mumbais famous local t rains to commut e. Even fora normal healthy person, commut ing in an over-crowded t rain is a night mare wher e you see the fi nest exampl e of the dict umsurvival of t he f i t test . The day Isaac start s commuting by t rain I wil l considered him f ul ly f i t .Despit e his grave injur y and bed rest f or a couple of mont hs, Isaac was all t he ti me in cont act w it h his t hree young st aff whoarranged numerous field t rips for members. Some m embers wrot e t o me that t hey felt the absence of Isaac in BNHS programmes,but hi s team did a splendid j ob by arranging mem orable t rips. We are always looking for new areas t o take our m embers. Isaacsteam is planning to arr ange a member s tr ip t o Mongolia. Once proper arrangements and cost ing have been done, we w ill informyou.I consider t hese fiel d tr ips as natur e education t ours where w e impart knowledge t o member s and also learn from experiencedmember s. Learning and sharing experience is a t wo-w ay process. We are not a t our agency and our staf f should be tr eated w it hrespect. However, const ruct ive suggest ions for i mproving BNHS nature t rips are alw ays welcom e.I am happy to inform you that one of our mem bers based at Nagpur has donated t o us thr ee extr emely valuable books. We wil l wr it emore about the books in the next issue ofHornbill .The House Sparr ow or chidya/ chir ya is a small passerine, commensal to humans. We have to thank this dainty little bird foraccepting us as a part of i t s daily l if e. Many even nest or used to nest inside human habit ations. It s purported decline has raisedquestions in th e Indian Parli ament , so the Ministr y of Environm ent and Forest s asked BNHS t o st udy t he reasons for it s decli ne. Inorder t o involve large numbers of member s and general public, we have st art ed an online dat a entry programm e called Cit izenSparr ow (www.citizensparrow.in). This online programme is only for t wo mont hs as we have limi t ed funds and would li ke to analyze

the gather ed data at t he earliest. It was st art ed on 1 April. Our Membership Officer Ms Sonu Bellani has contact ed you to f ill ininfor mat ion about t he House Sparrow. I again appeal to you t o parti cipate i n thi s online programm e. We have appointed a verytalent ed young man, Mr. K. Karthik, who wi ll analyze the data. We will put up t he results on our websit e, once he has analyzed thedata.The idea of gat hering online i nfor mat ion about House Sparrow was given t o me by Dr. Koust ubh Sharma, a for mer st udent of BNHS.The programm e was developed by Narayan Raman, a soft ware engineer and a very keen bird wat cher, under t he supervi sion of DrSuhel Qader of Natur e Conservat ion Foundat ion (NCF), Mysore. It i s run b y BNHS, MoEF, NCF and Nati onal Cent re f or BiologicalSciences, wit h a large number of knowledge partners.I will end thi s let t er wi t h my regular appeal to you t o enroll your f riends and relat ives as BNHS member. We need more member sspread all over India. As the clich goes, str ength is in numbers. Your Societ y cannot f ight conservation bat t les wit hout b eingst rong. In a populat ion of 1. 2 bill ion, l ess t han five t housand member s of our 128 years old Societ y is not an impr essive fi gure. Onlyyou can change this.Best wi shes

Asad R. RahmaniDirector


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One Day ProgrammesMAY, 2012

20th May NATURE TRAIL TO SALIM ALI POINT.Salim Ali point is the pinnacle of the BNHS reserve, off ering a panoramic view of the reserve and t headjoining the National Park. The point gives the most scenic view of Vihar Lake. During the current

season, the forest turns into a bird-watchers paradise, with a myriad of songsters. aGroup leaders : Mr.Vandan Jhaveri & Mr. Vinod patilCharges: Rs. 50/ - per head for m ember and Rs. 100/ - for non-m ember.Reporting: Members to meet at CEC, Goregaon (east) at 7.00 a.m.How to get there: Take a 343 bus headed to Film City (not Santosh Nagar) from Goregaon (E) BEST depot.Alight at the last stop, near Reliance Media Works, and walk straight, towards Elephant Gate. Cross thebarrier at Elephant Gate and walk st raight, t owards the BNHS sign. At t he sign, t ake a right t o find CEC.Registration: On the Spot. Please carry adequate water and packed breakfast, be prepared for a hot day.The programme should conclude by 11.00 a.m.

25th May BEARS OF KAMCHATKA- AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY VIKRAM POTDAR

The Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East of Russia, exhibits a wide range of tundra f lora and fauna.Kamchatka is famous for its abundance and size of the brown bears. Apart from brown bears KamchatkaPeninsula is also famous for its bird and marine life.All are welcome with their family and friends.Time: 6.30 pmVenue: Hornbill House.

JUNE, 2012

17th Jun NATURE TRAIL AT SHILONDA, SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARKSunday With the monsoon on i t s way and pre-monsoon showers re l iev ing the parched ear t h jo in BNHS for a

morning at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Trail should introduce you to birds like Crimson, Purple, andLotens Sunbirds, Grey Junglefowl and mammals like Spotted and Sambar Deer. The trail leads throughfine forest dominated by bamboo and ends at the f irst s tream.

Reporting: Members to meet at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) main gate at 7.30 a.m.How to get there: One can either take a r ickshaw from Borivali (E) rai lway stat ion or walk down to themain gate of SGNP located on the western highway.Group Leaders: Mr. Asif Khan & Mr. Vinod PatilCharges: Rs. 100/ - for memb ers and Rs. 150/ - non-memb ers. (Includes Forest Depart ment permi ssion feesand BNHS expertise only).Registration*: On the Spot For furt her det ails call Hornbi ll House at 22871202/ 22821811 or e-mail [email protected]: Par t ic ipants have to buy the ent ry t icke t a t the main ga te . Kindly car ry adequate water andpacked breakfast. The programme should conclude by 11.00 a.m.

24th Jun NATURE TRAIL TO NAGLA FORESTSunday Explore the lesser known forest of t he Nagla Block of the Sanjay Gandhi Nat ional Park . Si tua ted to the

North of the Bassein Creek, Nagla Block is considered to be one of the highly rewarding walks nearMumbai, covering a good range of woodland species and a few wetland species of bird at the creek side.With the monsoon now in i ts f irst spell watch this forest transform.Grade: Moderate Group leaders: Mr. Vandan JhaveriCharges: Rs. 700/ - for m ember Rs. 750/ - for ot hers (Charges include t ransport , f orest permi ssion chargesand BNHS expertise)Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 6.30 a.m., Chembur (near DiamondGarden) at 6:50 a.m. , Thane (Cadbury Jn.) 7.10 a.m. Patl ipad bus st and (Hiranadani Junct ion on Ghodbunderrd.) 7.20 a.m.Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202, 22821811 or e-mail atbnhs.pr ogrammes@gmail. com Note:

Kindly carry adequate water, breakfast and snacks.

Sunday

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MONSOON CAMP AT MALSHEJ GHATMalshej Ghat, known for the misty hill tops and ice cold cascades, is 154 km from Mumbai. Malshej has a good varietyof f lora and fauna. One can see the Maharasht ras st ate anim al- Indian Giant Squirr el here. During the night, specialstudy sessions will be held to study moths, as this place attracts good variety of moths.

WEEKEND CAMPSAUGUST 2012

SEPTEMBER, 2012NATURE CAMP AT MAHABALESHWAR

Perf ect t ime t o be among the verdant green hill s of Mahabaleshwar. Fading monsoon will be leaving a colourf ul t railof wildflowers and dancing butterfl ies.Wit h an average elevati on of 4,439 feet , Mahabaleshwar is home to an array of bird s, mam mals, rept iles, amphibiansand insects. Exploring the Lingmala falls, or watching the panorama at the Arthur s Seat will be a memorable experi-ence. Get to know the dainty l i t t le wildflowers at the Tableland at Panchgani.Date: 14-16 Sept. 2012Group leaders: Dr. Shubhalaxmi and Mr. Vandan JhaveriCamp Charges: Rs. 5,500/ - for mem bers and Rs. 6,100/ - for ot hers.Accommodation: In MTDC (Mahabaleshwar) on twin sharing basis. All meals in the hotel.

Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 6:30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden) at 6:50a.m. and Birla College, Kalyan at 7:40 a.m .Registration*: Call Hornbil l House at 22871202/ 22821811 or e-m ail at bnhs.pr ogrammes@gmail. com. The group wil lreturn to Mumbai on Sunday by late evening. Be prepared for rains.

Date: 25th-26th August 2012Group leaders: Dr. Shubhalaxmi and Mr. Vandan JhaveriCamp Charges: Rs. 3,500/ - for mem bers and Rs. 4,100/ - for ot hers.Accommodation: In MTDC (Malshej Ghat) on t win sharing basis. All meals at t he sit e in t he hotel .Reporting: Bus will leave from Dadar T.T. (near Chandu Halwai) at 6:30 a.m., Chembur (near Diamond Garden)at 6: 50 a.m. and Birla College, Kalyan at 7:40 a.m.Registration*: Call Hornbil l House at 22871202/ 22821811 or e-m ail at bnhs.pr ogrammes@gmail. com. The group wil lreturn to Mumbai on Sunday by late evening. Be prepared for rains.


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NATIONALS CAMPSMAY, 2012

GIR NATIONAL PARK- THE LAST REFUGEGir National Park is one of the oldest National Parks of India and is

fam ed for being last t he remaining habit at of t he Asiati c Lion. Besidesthe famous Asiatic Lion, Gir also supports a large population of theleopards. Important prey species comprise Spotted Deer, Wild Boar,Bluebull and Sambar. Ot her m ammals include Four-horned Antelope,Chinkara, Striped Hyenas, Golden Jackal, Black-faced Langur andBlack-napped Hare.Date: Batch I: 12th-15th May 2012(FULL)Batch II: 16th-19th May 2012(Last Two Seat s)Group leaders: Mr. Asif KhanCamp Charges: 11,500/ - members and 12,100/ - othersAccommodation: Twin sharing basis.Reporting: Outside Rajk ot Railway stat ion at 8.00 hrs Drop at Raj koton last day at 14.00 hrsHow to get there: Train- Sau Janta Exp (19017) leaves from Mumbaiat 17.35 hrs and reaches Rajkot at 07.30 hrs. Sau Janta Exp (19018)can be booked for return which leaves from Rajkot at 15.20 hrs.The Indian railways might increase advance reservation period fromMarch 10, 2012Flight- Direct f l ights from Mumbai t o rajkot are available.Cost includes: Accommodat ion , food (1s t day lunch to las t daybreakfast) tr ansfers to/ fro Rajkot, Safari charges and entry to thepark.Registration*: Kindly contact us at 022-22821811/ 22871202 or e-m ail

us at bnhs.pr [email protected]

JUNE, 2012RANTHAMBORE- LAND OF THE TIGER

One of the l argest nati onal parks in India, Ranthambore i s one of t he bestplaces t o see the m ajestic Tiger; t he park is fl anked by the Banas river i nthe nort h and Chambal river t o t he south. The dry deciduous forest and theold f ort s make t his park unique. Ranthambor e also off ers a chance to seet he rare Caracal. The park of fer s ot her sight ings like Slot h Bear, Leopard,Jungle cat, Sambar, Spott ed Deer and much m ore.Dates: 2nd -5t h June 2012Group Leader s: Mr. Asif KhanCharges: Rs. 11,500/ - f or Members and Rs. 12,100/ - f or ot hers. (Chargesinclude Six Safaris, entr y fee, all m eals f(f irst day lunch t o last day lunch) andaccommodation on twin-sharing basis).Reporting: At reception of TheHammir Wildli fe Reosrt Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur- 322001 at12.00 noon. How t o get t here: Sawai Madhopur is approachable by t raint ra ins like AUG KR RAJDHANI (12953) , JAIPUR SUPER FAST (12979) and BCT JPEXPRESS (12955) whi ch arr ive in Madhopur b et ween 06. 26- 10.30 hrs.Ret ur n j our ney c an be book ed b y JP BCT SUPFAST (12956) or AG KRANTIRAJDHANI (12954). The nearest airport is Jaipur which is about 146 km f romSawai Madhopur.The Indian railw ays mi ght incr ease advance reservati on period f rom March

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JULY, 2012LADAKH Land Safar i

Ladakh is bounded by t wo of the world s mightiest mountain r anges, the Great Himalaya and t he Karakoram. Truly a geologicalwonder w here you can actuall y see the ef fect s of t he buckling and folding of t he earth s crust as t he Indian sub-conti nent pushedwit h irr esisti ble f orce against t he imm ovable mass of Asia. The amazing landscape is natur es own sculpt ure by w ind and w aterover t he mil lennia. Embark on t his land safari t o explore Ladakhs wilderness one can see t he t hreatened Black-necked Crane;

Golden Eagle, Bearded Vult ure, Common Merganser, Bar-h eaded Goose, Chukar, Kiang (Tibet an Wild Ass), Him alayan Blue Sheep,Mountain Stoat, Royles Pika, Him alayan and Long-t ailed Marmot , Agama li zards, Vulnerable Apollo but t erfl ies and wi ldf lower s.

Date: 7th-15th July 2012Group leader: Mr. Asif KhanCamp Charges: Rs. 29,500/ - for members and Rs. 30,100/ - for non-m embersAccommodation: Twi n Shari ng A class hot els in LehTwin Sharing in Tents at Hemis National park (w it h Trench Toilet s tent s) andTsomoriri.Reporting: Leh airport .Cost incl udes: All accommodat ions, all m eals, f rom f irst day Lunch to Last daybreakfast, tr ansport in Leh and around in Scorpio/ Innova or similar (4 per sons

per j eep), Inner line permi t s for prohibit ed areas.Cost excludes: Personal expenses like mineral water, cold drinks, laundry &medical expenses Optional act ivit y charges liker iver raf t ing and double humpcamel riding.Cost of extended stays or change in itinerary on account factors beyond ourcontr ol (f or instance bad w eather, civil disturbances and landslides) Travel andfl ight insurance, emergency medical charges, Camera fees in monast ery / wi ldlif e sanctuaries.Registration*: Kindly contact us at 022-22821811/ 22871202 or e-mail us atbnhs.pr ogrammes@gmail. com. Kindly book your flight t icket s early t o avail goodrates.A medical cert ifi cate f rom the physician stati ng that you are fit to t ravel at18,000+ f eet is compulsory.


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AUGUST, 2012

VALLEY OF FLOWERSNestled high in Uttaranchal, Western Himalaya is renowned for its meadows of diverse alpine flowers and outstandingnatural beauty. The beauty of Valley of Flowers has been acknowledged by renowned mountaineers and botanists.Its gentle landscape, breath-takingly beautiful meadows of alpine flowers and ease of access make the journey tothis valley an enchanting experience. One can see f lowers l ike the Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, Brook Anemone,Forget- me-not f low er and many more. Also birds like White-capped River-Chat, Plumbeous Water -redstart , Yellow -billed Blue Magpie, Blue Whistling-thrush and many more can be seen here.

Date: Ist BATCH: 28t h July- 3rd August 2012 (Few seats avail able) 2nd BATCH: 5t h - 11t h August 2012 (Booking st art ed)

Group leaders: Mr. Vandan JhaveriCamp Charges: Rs. 18,300/ - for Members and Rs. 18,900/ -for other s (Delhi to Delhi).Accommodation: Triple sharing in guesthouses and Hotels.Reporting: Pick-up on day 1(28th July for 1st batch and 5th August for 2nd batch) outside Birla Temple, near

Connaught Place at 9.00 p.m. Drop on 7th day (3rd August for batch 1 and 11th August for batch 2) at 8.30 p.m.(evening) outside New Delhi Railway Station. Participants are advised to book return tickets from 4th August for 1stbatch and 12 August for 2nd batch onwards.Cost includes: Transport ex-Delhi, transfer of luggage, accommodation, all meals (vegetarian) and BNHS expertise.Registration*: Kindly contact us at 022-22821811/ 22871202 or e-mail us [email protected]


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SEPTEMBER, 2012

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES OF GOA - BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS OF THE WESTERN GHATSChorla ghat s region of t he West ern Ghat s of Goa has been acknowl edged as a Mega Biodiversity Hotspot. Just a strolloutside the eco-cottages at Wildernest can reward the part icipants with a variety of l ife forms. Birds l ike Malabar

Grey Hornbil l , Flame-t hroated, Yellow -brow ed, Grey-headed and Black Bulbul, Dark-f ront ed Babbler can be seenduring this camp. Apart from birds other wildlife Indian Giant Squirrel, Sambar and Cheetal Deer; snakes like Hump-nosed Pit Viper, Green Vine Snake, Bronze-backed Tree Snake can be seen easily. During this camp, we will beexploring Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park and Bondla Wildlife Santuary.

Dates: 24th 27th September 2012Accommodation: Wildernest Resort (4 star category)Please check the website: www.wildernest-goa.comCharges: Rs. 10,500/ - for member s and Rs. 11,100/ - for others ( includes tw in-sharing accommodat ion in ecocottages, all meals, slide-show on wildlife and bio-diversity, swimming pool facility and pick-up and drop-off fromThivim Railway Station on the Konkan railway).Registration: Call at Hornbill House 022-22871202/ 22821811Group Leaders: Mr. Asif KhanHow to Reach: Konkan Kanya Express (10111) Starts from Mumbai CST at 23.05 hrs, and reaches Thivim at 9.06hrs.Return: Konkan Kanya Express (10112) Reaches Thivim at 18.58 hrs (2 min halt) reaches Mumbai at 05.50 hrs. Trainbookings will start on 27th May, 2012 Reporting: Thivim r ailw ay st ation at 9.45 hrs, drop back t o Thivim Railw ay st ation at 18.00 hrs, Advance Reservati on

Period is 122 days in advanceRegistration: Call at Hornbill House 022-22871202/ 22821811 or e-mail at bnhs.pr [email protected]


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OCTOBER, 2012

NAMDAPHA NATIONAL PARK , ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Namdapha Nati onal Park is sit uated at t he southeastern t ip ofArunachal Pradesh and bounded by t he int ernati onal boundarywit h Myanmar t o the south and east . The for est of Namdapha isspread over 1,98,500 ha and the entire area is mountainous,drained by several rivers. Some of the forest stretches areuntouched by humans and harbours perhaps the most di versefl ora and fauna in India. Due to great alt it udinal variation, diversehabitat occurs in the area, fr om tr opical wet evergreen in thelower areas t o subt ropical and tem perat e forests t o alpine regionin t he higher mountains. The BNHS camp wi ll be at low alt it ude andt here is no st renuous t rekking involved.Walking in t he dense evergreen forests is tr uly an unforget t ableexperi ence, one can see bird s like Brow n, Rufous-necked, Great

Pied, Oriental Pied, Wreathed Hornbill ; 8 species of Wren-babblers,Whit e-belli ed Heron, Pied Falconet , Snowy-t hroated and Grey-t h r o a t e d B a b b l e r s , G r e a t e r a n d L e s s e r N e c k l a c e dLaughingthrushes, Sultan Tit; in addition to this mammals likeHoolock Gibbon and Yellow -t hroated Mart in are bonus. Nort h-east is butt erf ly wat chers paradise and Namdapha att ract s manybutterflies like White Dragontail, Staff Sergeants, Archduke,Nawabs, Rajahs and many m ore.Charges: Rs. 19,500/ - for m embers and 20,100/ - for ot hers.(Includes to and fr o tr ansport by bus fr om Guwahati,accommodat ion and all m eals)

Bare minimum facilities will be available at the campsite,including simple vegetarian meals. Sleeping bags to becarried by the participants. Participants luggage will becarried in vehicles.Group Leader s: Dr. V. Shubhalaxm i, Mr. Vandan Jhaveri &Mr. Phupl a Singhp oDat es: 27th October t o 1st November 2012.Reporting: Report ing on Satu rday, 27th Oct ober (Day One) atGuwahati at 4.00 p.m . ( evening) at Hotel Mayur, Palt an Bazzar,Guwahati near railw ay st ati on. Travel by overnight bus to Miaoby Netw ork Travels. On 1st November 2012 (Day Six) l eave Miao

aft er lunch for overnight j ourney and retur n to Guwahat i on 2ndNovember 2012 early morni ng around 5.30 a.m .


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Manas National Park, Assam, sit uated am idst t he gentle slopes at t he foot hill s of t he Himalayas. The park st ret ches beyond IndianTerrit ory to t he Himalayan kingdom of Bhut an, wit h the crystal wat ers of t he Manas River demarcat ing the int ernati onal border.Manas is t he only tiger reserve of it s kind in t he entir e northeast, t he Park contains the country s highest num bers of pr otect ed

endangered species including 55 mam mal s li ke t he Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopar d. There are over 450 species ofbird s includi ng the t hreat ened Bengal Flori can, Great Pied and Wreat hed Hornbill , Common Green Magpie, Jerdon s Baza, Collar dFalconet and many more int erest ing species. This park has an amazing diversit y of b utt erfl ies and orchids too.

NOVEMBER, 2012MANAS NATIONAL PARK

Accommodation: Triple share.DATES: 24th t o 28t h November 2012Camp fee: Kindly confirm cost wit h us aft er 15th May 2012Group Leaders: Mr. Isaac KehimkarReporting: Meet on day ONE at Guwahat i at 8. 00 a.m. ( mor ning) in the l obby of Hot el Mayur (Tel: 0361-2734855 to 61), Phalt anBazzar, opposite Guwahati railw ay st ati on for depart ure. Travel t o Manas for Lunch. Leave on day last day after breakfast t o

reach Guwahati. You are r equest ed t o arri ve at Guwahati ONE day prior and leave Guwahati ONE day lat er.Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202, 22821811 or e-m ail at bnhs.pr ogrammes@gmail. com


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DECEMBER, 2012SUNDARBANS- Land of t he Royal Bengal Tiger

The Sundarbans are located in t he river delta of Brahmaputraand Ganges in t he Bay of Bengal. Hundred and t wo i slands aresit uated in t his worlds largest river delt a. Approximately, 40

per cent of t he Sundarb ans is in Indias st ate of West Bengal.The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest worldwide;t hey cover 60 per cent of Indias tot al mangrove area. Almost90 per cent of all Indian mangrove species are found here. Ofcourse, t he Tiger is the fl agship species of Sundarbans, wher eit roams in the m arshy areas and is oft en seen swi mm ing acrosst he channels. Moreover, Sundarb ans is the best pl ace t o seet he Saltw ater Crocodile and Water Monitor Lizard. Wit h moret han 250 bird species found here in w int er, t his is the per fectt ime t o see the m igrator y birds. One could spot about 7 spe-cies of Kingfishers, including threatened Brown-winged King-fisher.

DATES: Batch I- 17t h t o 20th of December 2012; Batch II-21st to 24th December 2012 (on demand)

Camp f ee: Rs. 10,500/ - for m embers and Rs. 11,100/ - forother s [Includes accommodat ion (3/ 4 sharing), all meals, pickup and drop at Howr ah railway st ation.Group Leaders : Mr. Vandan Jhaveri .Reporting: Pick up near Howr ah railw ay st ation ( Kolkata)near Yatr i Niwas morning 08.00 hrs. Drop-of f at Howrahrailw ay stat ion at 18.00 hrs. Part icipant s are advised t o

reach Howrah one day prior t o the f irst day of camp, andbook the ret urn on t he next day to avoid last minute rush. Registration*: Call at Hor nbil l House 22871202/ 22821811

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Explore t he areas bordering t he Great Rann of Kutch and other int eresti ng places like, Banni, Chari-Dhand for birdw atching andfinding fossils. Winter is the perfect ti me t o watch a variety of migratory birds that come t o these places in t housands. Good tim et o see Short -eared Owl, Greater Spott ed, Tawny and Stepp e Eagle, Chest nut- belli ed and Painted Sandgrouse, Grey and BlackFrancolin, Cream-coloured and Indian Courser, Sykess Lark, Indian Courser, Indian Bustard, Crab Plover, Greater and LesserFlamingo, Common Crane, Oystercatcher, Great Thick-knee, White-naped Tit, White-bellied Minivet, Rufous-fronted Prinia,bunti ngs, Grey Hypocolius, Indian and Savanna and Sykess Nightj ar, Graceful Prinia, Red-t ailed Wheat ear and lot more. Otherat t ract ions lik e Spiny-t ailed Lizard, St rip ed Hyena, Jackal, Indian Fox, Nilgai, Chinkara, Jungle Cat, Hedgehog and Mongoose.

JANUARY, 2013GREAT RANN OF KUTCH THE BIRDING PARADISE OF INDIA

Dates: 7th-11t h January, 2013Group Leader s: Mr. Asif KhanCharges: Rs. 8,700/ - member s and 9,300/ - others(Charges includetr ansport f rom Bhuj rai lway stat ion, local t ravel , ent ry fee, al l m eals(simple veget arian) and basic accommodat ion on tw in-sharing basis).Reporting: Bhuj Station at 8.00 hrs on day one, drop-off at BhujSt ation at 18.00 hrs on the l ast day

How t o Reach: BDTS BHUJ EXP (19115) wh ich l eaves Bandra d ail y at14.50 hrs and reaches Bhuj at 07.40 hrs next m orningReturn: BHUJBDTS EXP (19116) le aves Bhuj at 22.15hrs and r eaches Bandrea nextday at 13.55 hr s, Advance Reservat ion Period i s 122 days in advanceRegistration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202, 22821811 or e-m ail at

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INTERNATIONAL CAMP 2012

African Safari- Kenya

Kenya aft er el even successful memb ers camps t o Kenya, once again t he Bombay Nat ural History Societ y brings you the BNHS

Kenya Safar i. Wit h possible sightin gs of over 150 species of bir ds and 30 species of m amm als, Kenya is boon for nat ure l overs.Experience t he t hrill t o wat ch animals like wi ldebeest , giraf fe and gazelles running across t he plains of the Masai Mara. Thepart icipant s can see animals of t he Afr ican Savannah like East Afr ican Lion, t he fastest land m ammal Cheetah, the tal lest landanimal Masai Giraff e, Hook-lipped and Square-lipped Rhinoceros, Cape Buffalo, Spott ed Hyena, , Grevys and Burchells Zebra,Oryx, t he largest land animal- t he Afr ican Elephant , and Nil e Crocodile. Besides these one can see t he largest bird, Somali andCommon Ost rich , huge fl ocks of Lesser and Great er Flami ngos, Purpl e Grenadier, bayas, Vulnerabl e Secret arybi rd, Super b St arl ing,White-headed Barbet , Vulturine Guinefow l, Helmet ed Guinefowl, Southern Ground Hornbill, Kori Bust ard, Malachite and WoodlandKingfisher and Many more.


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Dates: 10th-19t h August 2012 (ex- Mumbai)Reporting: 10th August 2012 at 23.30 hrs at m umbai Int ernati onal Airport .Camp Fee: Rs. 1,37,000/ - for m embers and 1,37,600/ - for non-membersGroup Leader: Mr. Asif KhanPayment schedule:1st Install ment (non-refundable) Date- Imm ediate Rs. 45,000/ -

2nd Install ment Date- 15th May Rs. 35,000/ -3rd Inst allment Date- 30th June Rs. 35,000/ -Final Inst allm ent Date- 20t h July Rs. 22,000/ -Camp fee includes:

Econom y Class Airf are on Kenya Airli nesNormal Visa and processing char ges.Full board accomm odationAll Game park entr ance fees.Three Meals a day whil e on Safari .1/ 2 Lit re of m ineral water per person per day.Prof essional dr iver guide.Game drives as per i ti nerary.Insurance for t he said period upt o 70 yrsBNHS exper t ise

Price does not include:Drinks such as sodas, beer s and dr y snacks not for mi ng apart of group menu.Any sightseeing not m entioned on t he programme.Expenses of a per sonal nat ure l aundry, and t elephonecalls.Tips and grat uit ies.Services other t han those specifi ed in Camp f ee includes

Note: The cost has been calculat ed as per 1 USD= 50 INR, and m ini-mum 12 pax tr aveling together.Requirement: Yellow fever vaccination at least 15 days before t hetravel date.Registration: Call at Hornbil l House 022-22871202/ 22821811 or

e-mail at [email protected]

* Note: -If you are registering for any of t he programmes, it is assumedt hat you have read and agreed t o all t he Rules and Guideli nes.Guidelines and Rules for t he BNHS programm es are available on

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PROGRAMMES @ CEC- MUMBAIFOR REGISTRATION CALL: 9594953425/ 9594929107/9323738622 OR EMAIL

[email protected]

Import ant Not ice: w.e. f. 1 April 2012 service t ax of 12.36% wil l be charged ext ra on all programme f ees. Also our f ees havebeen hiked to accommodat e the inf lati on cost.

DISCOUNT of 10%on al l CEC events to al l BNHS mem bers.

ACTIVITIES FOR MAY 2012

5 May 2012: Be a Scientist for a Day: Survey for BirdsAs an on-going biodiversity surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, mont hly bi rds surveys are carried out using t he point t ransactmet hod. If you w ish t o learn t hese t echniques join us.Venue: CEC, Time: 6.30 a.m . t o 10.30 a.m. Resource Person : Dr. Ket kiMarthak, Register befor e: 1 May 2012, Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Contact: Kaust ubh Bhagat, Education Officer

5 - 6 May 2012: Fun Camp for Famil ies

Mobile connecti ons drop and f amily connect ions are on!That s the mant ra of our f amily camp . We understand that wit h thepace of li fe, unbearable traff ic and simply insufficient avenues t o experience nature, famil ies in the big citi es oft en resort t ot elevision, malls and other t ruly urban for ms of recr eation. Here in our camps, you can experience Natur e thr ough variousactivit ies t hat are designed for t he whole fami ly. Connect w it h your inner self, enjoy t he company of your near and dear onesin t he wilderness where you become part of the l arger w ild f amily. Enjoy tr ekking, f amily plot study, t reasure hunt, cooking inwil d, rappelling, rock clim bing, making fami ly tr ee, fami ly quiz and more. So gift your family a pack of fr esh air and fun filledactivities by enrolling in the camp.Venue : CEC. Fees: 1600/ - per Adult and 1400/ - per Child, Register before : 3 May2012. Contact: Priti Choghale, Senior Education Officer

6 May 2012: Tea-n-TrailWit h the summer heat on it s peak the f orest is showing many changes. The t rees have grown new leaves, birds like Koel, Rufust reepie, pied crested cuckoo has st art ed singing to wel come t he monsoon season. Take out f ew m oment s fr om your busyschedule t o wit ness t hese changes in natur e. Come wit h us t o discover the w onders of nat ure wi t h sip of t ea.Venue : CEC,Time: 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. Fees: Rs. 150/ - per adult , Rs. 100/ - per child (below 10 years),Register before: 3 May2012. Contact : Amandeep Kaur, Education Off icer

6 May 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Sur vey for Repti les and Amphibi ansAs an on-going biodiversit y surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, mont hly her pet ofauna surveys are carr ied out using line t ransactmet hod. If you wish to learn to ident ify rept iles and amphibians and their study t echniques, j oin us.Venue: CEC. Time: 6.00p .m. t o 8 .30 p .m. ,Resource Person : Part hiv Sanghvi,Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register befor e: 3 May 2012. Contact: PritiChoghale, Sr. Educat ion Of fi cer.

11 - 13 May 2012: Juni or Natur e Nut s Camp (second batch)

Aft er a successful fi rst bat ch, CEC is happy t o announce its unique fun cum advent urous yet safe camp f or your growi ng child.Bring on your apple of eye t o us we wi ll convert t hem into Nature Nuts-means crazy about nature . We have planned a thr ee-day, non-residential day camp amidst Mumbai Jungles. Our unique camp modul e, f eed int o childs curiosit y by using his/ hersenses such as t ouch, sound, sight and smell. Let your child explor e the w orld of wil dlif e and experience the wonders of t heforest through fun-fi l led games and act i vi t ies l ike nature walks, bird wat ching, w ild art , nat ure detect i ve, nest building,recycled bird feeder, pil low making wit h natural cott on, scavenger hunt, tr easure hunt, r appelling, rock climbing and more.Parents of our earlier parti cipants gave a feedback t hat t heir children have become confident , got over t heir phobias and lessclinging t o them. If you want you too fast tr ack your childs development, enroll him/ her now. Every participant wil l receive agroup photo copy for memories, gifts and certif icate.Venue: CEC. Time: 09.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (each day).Dates: 11-13 May2012. Age Limit: 5 to 8yrs. Camp f ee: Rs. 2500/ - per head (Fee includes delicious vegetar ian childr ens food).Registerbefore: 5 May 2012. Contact: Amandeep Kaur, Education Officer

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DISCOUNT of 10%on al l CEC event s to all BNHS mem ber s.

ACTIVITIES FOR MAY 2012 (CONTD)

12 May 2012: Red Cotton Bug Walk with Bug Lady @BNHS Nature ReserveThe seed dispersal of Red Silk Cott on t ree m arks the em ergence of Red Cott on Bugs (RCB)who feed on t he seed oil. Theirpopulations build up t o enormous numbers as they have t o devour the seeds before t he rains make t hem t o germinate. For f irstt ime, CEC has planned a special w alk t o st udy t he ecology of t hese bugs by t he bug lady, Dr. V.Shubhalaxmi. During the w alk, t hepopulat ion and lif e st ages of RCB wi ll be studied. All i nsect buf fs are invited t o j oin her.Meet ing Point : CEC, Time: 8:00 a.m. t o11.00 a.m . Fees: Rs. 250/ - per head. Register befor e : 10 May 2012,Contact: Tushar Kulkarni , Admi nistr at ive Assist ant .

13 May 2012: Mothers Day Celebr ati on

CEC is happy t o announce Mot her s Day celebrat ion for all t hose who care for Mother Earth as wel l as t heir ow n mot hers. Comeand join us wit h your mothers for a fun-fil led memorable event. We have exciting activit ies and prizes for m others. Along withyour mot her j oin us on a nature t rek t o t he highest point of BNHS Nature Reserve, l earn about Mother s in Wild t hrough our AVshow, together win t he tr easure hunt and quiz. We wil l captur e your memorabl e ti me in a pict ure and give you the same as aparting gift . So make t his Mothers Day trul y special for your m other and share an experience of a li fet ime!Venue : CEC, Time: 8:30a.m. to 12:30 noon. Fees: Per head Rs. 550/ - for daught ers/ sons, Rs.500/ - for m ot hers,Register bef ore : 7 May 2012.Contact:Pri t i Choghale, Senior Educat ion Off icer.

13 May 2012: Nature Trail @Ghansoli CreekWalk alongside t he bountif ul creek surrounded by grasslands. Look out for w ild f lower s and butt erf lies that dot t he area likegli t t er ing gems. Admire t he feathered mi grants and enj oy the beauty of nature. Come join us for t he walk and come close t onature. Venue : Ghansoli creek. Time: 7.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Fees: Rs.50/ - Children below 10 years, Rs. 100/ - for Adult s.

Meeting Point: Outside Ghanasoli Railway station.Register befor e: 8 May 2012. Contact : Sachin Chorge, Senior Educat ionOfficer

15t h May 2012: Flamingo Watch at Sewr iFlamingos have flocked t o t he west coast of India. These graceful long legged beaut ies can be seen feeding at t he Sewri mudf lat s.Very few days are left before these long leged beauty starts their journey back to their breeding grounds. Come join us toexperience thi s unique opportunit y to view t hem and learn about t hese magnificent and m yster ious visit ors.Venue : Sewri Jett y. Time : 3.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.Fees : Rs. 150/ - per person. Meet ing Point : Sewr ist ation east , near t he rail way crossing.Last Date of Registration : 10th May 2012.For r egistrat ion cont act : Mr. Kaust ubhBhagat, Educat ion Off icer on 9594953425 / 9594929107. Mail him on cecbnhs@gmail. com.

15-17 May 2012: Natur e Discovery Chil dren CampIs your child of inquisit ive kind? Quest ions you all t he ti me, have bundles of ener gy, alw ays demanding for t im e and att ent ion? Ifyou are one of such parent, it s ti me you pacify t his j ubilant soul wit h natural t ouch. Bring him/ her to our residential, adventur-ous, f un-fill ed outdoor camp and see the dif ference. Let your child experience the j oys and wonders of t he forest and learn allabout wil dlif e and survival tacti cs t hrough enticing nature walks, camp fire, cooking in wild, night t rail, star gazing, fun-fi lledgames, learn paper m aking, reuse plastic bot t les t hrough bott le gardening, t eam buildi ng sessions. Best camp er wi ll get m edalsand prizes. Also BNHS camper cer t if icat e and camp photo f or everyone.Venue: CEC, Time: 9.00 a.m. (First day) to 04.00 p.m.(Last day). Dat es: 24-26 April 2012. Age limi t: 10-14 yrs. Camp fee: Rs. 3300/ - (Fee includes programme cost, study mat erial s,lodging/ boarding and certif icate. The part icipant need t o carry tw o bed sheets or sleeping bag and pillow),Register bef ore: 10May 2012, Contact: Sachin Chorge, Sr. Educati on Off icer.

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Import ant Noti ce: w.e. f. 1 April 2012 service t ax of 12.36% wil l be charged ext ra on all programme f ees. Also our f ees havebeen hiked to accommodate t he inflat ion cost .

DISCOUNT of 10%on al l CEC events t o all BNHS mem ber s.


16-18 May 2012: Workshop on Kitchen Gardenin g for Homemakers @CECFor f irst t ime BNHS CEC announces a t hree half -day unique ki t chen-gardening workshop for hom emakers. The w orkshop uses t heapproach of elevated garden st yle whi ch does not i nvolved digging of t he ground, t hat m akes it suit able t o be est ablish on anyconcrete f loors. includes hands on session in establishment of a kit chen garden includi ng herbal garden, orient ati on tow ardsorganic farming, bed preparat ion, seed tr ansplant , garden care including pest m anagement , compost making, self irr igationapproach and gardeni ng resources and tips. Ther e wil l be special em phasis on gardening on wind owsill s and balconi es since spaceis the most rare commodit y in Mumbai. The participants will receive a st udy guide that wil l include calendar for vegetables andimport ant inf ormat ion. At t he end of t he workshop t he partici pants will establish a vegetable and herbal garden for CEC! Each

one will get a participation certificate. So friends join us to make Mumbai a sustainable city and get equipped with basicgardening skill s and dem onst rat e your skill s as the m onsoon comes by in June.Venue: CEC, Time: 2.00 p.m. t o 5.00 p.m. (everyday), Programme Fee: Rs.2500/ - (Includes workshop cost , study guide, ref reshment and certi ficat e), Resource Persons: Ms.Renee Vyas, Mr. Juli us Rego, Register before: 10 May 2012, Contact: Amandeep Kaur, Education Officer

19 May 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Mot h Night SurveysAs an on-going biodiversit y surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, mont hly m oth surveys are carr ied out using light t rap m ethod. Ifyou wish t o learn to ident if y moths and t heir study techniques, j oin us.Venue: CEC. Time: 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.Program Fee:Rs. 150/ -per head. Resource Person : Dr. V Shubhal axmi .Register bef ore: 12 May 2012, Contact: Sachin Chorge, Sr. Educati onOfficer

19 - 20 May 2012: Workshop on Wil dli f e Photogr aphy f or Chil dr en wit h Isaac Kehimkar Do you have a young shutt erbug at your place? Do you want him/ her t o t ry t heir hand at wil dlif e photography? These summervacations allow your chi ld t o pick up some bag of t ricks from t he Grand Mast er of Wildl if e phot ography at BNHS- Isaac Kehimk ar.If yes, is the answer, t hen enrol your chil d for a residential w orkshop on photography wi t h us. Your child wil l gain hands onexperience on camera handling, pictur e composit ion, and essential t ips on wildlif e photography, pi ctur e processing and finallycamera care. They will int eract w it h the Grand Master who wil l groom t he young shutt erbugs in t aking best pi ctur e and finallywin t he photography competi t ion which wil l be held at t he end of the workshop. Each part icipant wil l receive a part icipat ioncert if icate and t he winners of t he competi t ion wil l receive at t ract ive prizes.Venue: CEC, Time: 9.00 a.m. (First day) to 04.00p.m . (Last day), Programme fee: Rs.3000 / - (Fee includes programme cost , lodging, boarding, certi ficat e, st udy materi al).Register befor e: 16th May 2012,Age limit : 10-15 yr s, Contact : Ms. Amandeep Kaur Giran, Educat ion Off icer.

20 May 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day- Insect Survey wi t h Mil ind Soman

The NDTV-Toyota Greenathon is Indias fi rst ever-nat ionwi de campaign and TVs biggest event t o save t he environment . Thecampaign is aimed at creati ng awareness about environm ental i ssues by involving the people of our count ry t o make a diff er-ence. As in t he previ ous years, t his year too, Milind Soman j oins NDTV in spreading t he green wor d t hrough an epic Green Run!This year t he Green Run is bigger, f ast er, str onger! Milind i s att empt ing a 1500 kilomet er run f rom New Delhi t o Mumbai i n j ust 30days! BNHS is happy to associate with this noble cause and has agreed to host Milind Soman at CEC for a brush with nature.Venue: CEC, Time : 7.00 a.m. t o 11.00 a.m. Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register before: 15 May 2012, Contact: SachinChorge, Sr. Education Officer

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DISCOUNT of 10% on all CEC event s t o all BNHS mem ber s.


25-27 May 2012: Child in the Wild Camp

This tough camp is for al l those daring and strong youngster s who have a fir e in t heir belly f or adventure, thir st for

knowledge, desire for skills and aspirations to become Wild Explorer. Our 3-day residential camp amidst the woods of

BNHS Natur e Reserve is set to fulf i l l your rough and t ough child, even if he/ she is not of t he type m entioned here,

if you as a parent want to m ake you child tough to f ace the world, this is the camp, they should be tr ied on. Your

child will experience the wilderness l ike an insider and learn survival tactics through enticing activit ies such as

natur e tr eks, shelt er building, cooking in wild, animal t racking, t eam building sessions, rappl ing, rockclim bing, navigat ion

in wild, GPS tracking, treasure hunt, fun-fi l led games and personali ty development activit ies. Best camper will get

medals and prizes. Also BNHS camper certificate and

camp photo f or everyone. In three days your child will learn to appreciate nat ure, develop leadership and communication

skill s, hone his/ her analyt ical and logical thinking skill s.Venue: CEC, Time: 9.00 a.m. (First day) to 04.00 p.m .(Last

day). Age limit: 10-14 yr s. Camp fee: Rs. 3500/ - (Fee includes programme cost , st udy mate rials, lodging/ boarding and

certif icate. The part icipant need t o carry tw o bed sheets or sleeping bag and pil low).Register before: 15 May 2012,

Contact: . Sachin Chorge, Sr. Education Officer.

26 May 2012: Be a Scientist for a Day: Plant Survey

As an on-going biodiversity surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, monthly plant surveys are carried out using quadrate

met hod. If you wish to learn about plants and study t echniques, j oin us.Venue: CEC. Time: 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register before: 22 May 2012, Resource Person: Renee Vyas, Contact: Aman Kaur,

Education Officer.

27th May 2012: Nature Trail @Yewoor

Spend the morning exploring the woods at Yewoor, part of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and appreciate the wonderful

tr ees along the beautiful tr ai l . Watch t he various hues of t he forest and learn about f ascinating aspects of t he forest .

This is also the best time to watch the birds and butterflies around Mumbai and Thane. So come join us.Venue:

Yewoor, Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Time: 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Meeting Point: Yeoor Patonapada bus stop.

Programme fee: Rs.50/ - Children, Rs. 100/ - f or Adults.Register before: 22 May 2012. How to reach: Catch TMT bus

from Thane stat ion t o Yeoor, patonapada and get down at the last stop.Contact : Amandeep Kaur, Education Officer.

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5-7 June 2012: World Envir onment Day (WED) Celebr ations: Mobile Exhibit ion at West ern Railway St ationLikewise last year, t his year t oo, BNHS in celebr ati ng WED 2012 by holding a 16-panel exhibi t ion on Green Lifestyles for GreenEconomies at Churchgate stati on. The exhibit ion is funded by American Centr e, Mumbai. w hich is t he United Nations t heme for th eyear. The aim of t he exhibit ion is t o create awar eness amongMumbaikars about im port ance of Green Lifestyl es and Green Economiesto pr otect Mumbais environment. The visit ors t o the exhibit ion will pledge online for changing their lif estyle t owards greenerlifestyle and collect interesting takeaways. The entry i s free. We need volunteers to manage t he exhibition, interested individualscan contact . Venue : To be confirm ed.Time: 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m . every day.Contact : Prit i Choghale, Senior Education Off icer.

10t h June 2012: Mangrove Watch @Vashi St ati onNavi Mumbai i s blessed w it h mangrove shores. Mangroves enj oy same pr otect ion as that of forest. Explore mangroves in yourbackyard, learn about t heir adaptat ion, associations and thr eats suff ered by them .Venue : Behind Vashi St at ion.Time: 8.00 a.m . - 10.30 a.m . Fees: Rs.50/ - per chil d (below 10 years), Rs.100/ - per adult .Meet ing Point : Outside VashiStation. Register befor e:

4 June 2012. Resource Person: Dr. Raje ndr a Shin de, Contact : Amandeep Kaur. (note: The walk is only possible i f we get railw aypermission.)

10 June 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Survey f or BirdsAs an on-going biodiversity surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, monthly birds surveys are carried out using the point transactmet hod. If you wish to l earn to ident ify bir ds and their study t echniques, join us.Venue: CEC. Time: 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.Resource Person : Dr. Ketki Marthak,Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register befor e: 6 June 2012, Contact: KaustubhBhagat, Education Off icer

10 June 2012: Tea-n-TrailWit h t he summ er heat on it s peak the f orest is showing many changes. The t rees have grown new l eaves, bi rds like Koel, Rufust reepie, pied crested cuckoo has st art ed singing to w elcome t he monsoon season. Take out f ew m oment s fr om your busy schedulet o wit ness t hese changes in natur e. Come wit h us t o discover the w onders of nat ure wi t h sip of t ea.Venue : CEC.Time: 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. Fees: Rs. 150/ - per adult , Rs. 100/ - per child (bel ow 10 years).Register before: 7 June2012. Contact : Sachin Chorge, Senior Educati on Offi cer

16 June 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Mot h Night SurveysAs an on-going biodiver sit y surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, mont hly mot h surveys are carr ied out using light t rap met hod. If youwish to learn t o identif y mot hs and their study t echniques, j oin us.Venue: CEC. Time: 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register befor e: 12 June 2012. Contact: Sachin Chorge, Sr. Educat ion Of f icer.

16 June 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Survey for Rept iles and AmphibiansAs an on-going biodiversity surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, mont hly her pet ofauna surveys are carri ed out using line t ransactmet hod. If you wish to learn t hese techniques join us.Venue: CEC. Time: 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. ,Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register befor e: 12 June 2012. Contact: Pri t i Choghale, Sr. Educati on Offi cer.

16 June 2012: Workshop on Fund Raising for Nonprof it s @CECFundraising is lif e blood of any nonprofit and also the m ost complex t ask t o perform . Most of t he nonprofit s activit ies suff er dueto paucity of t he funds. Not every nonprofit can afford t o hire a fundraiser executive, most of t he tim e it i s the j ob of a dedicatedand passionate staf f/ board mem ber. As long as the nonpr ofit int egrit y is not com promi sed and have been doing a good work, fundswi ll b e always availabl e. As part of t he Management Workshops Series for Nonprof it s, t his second workshop is being conduct ed byCEC. The w orkshop is suit able for indivi duals associat ed wi t h NGOs and academic insti t ut ions who requir e to r aise funds for t heirsocial cause. As a parti cipant, one will learn about f undraising met hods, t ypes of f unds, f unding agencies, document ation r equiredfor f undraising and online resources. At t he end of the w orkshop the part icipant s wil l be able to develop t heir f undraising calendarand identif y funding agencies that could support t heir cause. Part icipants are expect ed to br ing along their laptops and int ernetdongle. The workshop wi ll be conduct ed by Dr.V.Shubhalaxmi w ho st udied nonprof it management at Bost on Universit y during herFulbright Fellowship.Venue : CEC. Time: 9.30 a.m . - 5.30 p.m. Fees: Rs. 1500/ - per adult / day (includes food, r efreshments andsoft copy of st udy mater ials.Register befor e: 11 June 2012. Contact : Tushar Kulkarni, Admi nistr ati ve Asst .

17 June 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Insect SurveysAs an on-going biodiversity surveys at BNHS Nat ure Reserve, mont hly i nsect surveys are carried out using quadrat e met hod. If

you wish to learn t o ident if y insects and st udy techniques, j oin us.Venue: CEC. Time: 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -per head. Register befor e: 12 June 2012. Contact: Sachin Chorge, Sr. Educati on Off icer

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Import ant Noti ce: w.e. f. 1 April 2012 service t ax of 12.36% wil l be charged ext ra on all programme f ees. Also our f ees havebeen hiked to accommodat e the inf lati on cost .

DISCOUNT of 10%on all CEC events to al l BNHS mem ber s.

ACTIVITIES FOR JUNE 2012 (CONTD)

17th June 2012: Father s Day CelebrationDont you and your Dad deserve a day out t ogether ? CEC is holdi ng a special event f or fat hers and th eir w ards to spend a day i nthe f orest , strengt hening their bonds wit h each ot her and wit h nature on t his Fat her s Day. Spend the day roughing-it in t heforest , fol lowed by a hearty breakfast buffet . Excit i ng adventures l ike ruff n tuf f t rai l and treasure hunt guarantee a funexperience! There are gift s and prizes for all t he kings of t he j ungle and their cubs too!Venue : CEC, Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30noon. Fees: Per head Rs. 550/ - for daught ers/ sons, Rs.500/ - for fat hers,Register befor e : 12 June 2012. Contact: AmandeepKaur, Educati on Off icer.

23 June 2012: Be a Scient ist f or a Day: Plant Sur veysAs an on-going biodiversity surveys at BNHS Nature Reserve, mont hly pl ant surveys are carri ed out using quadrat e met hod. If youwish to l earn about plant s and study t echniques, j oin us.Venue: CEC. Time: 8.00 a.m . t o 11.00 a.m. Program Fee: Rs. 150/ -perhead. Register befor e: 19 June 2012. Resource Person: Dr. Usha Desai, Contact: Aman Kaur, Educat ion Off icer.

24 June 2012: Monsoon Bugs with Bug Lady @BNHS Nature ReserveMonsoon rej uvenates the scorched eart h which gives rise to myr iad lif e form s t hat are excl usively seen during monsoon mont hs.In the insect world, monsoon acts like a trigger to hibernating insects to revive and come to normalcy. In order to catch theglimp se of t hese insects and understand t heir ecol ogy, a w alk wi t h t he Bug Lady, Dr. V.Shubhalaxmi is arranged. The wal k wi ll b efocused on pollinat ors of Crinum lil y and other monsoon wil dfl owers and underst and their mysterious associations. All i nsect-l oversare invited to j oin her and get bugged f or l i fe .Meeting Point : CEC, Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 noon.Fees: Rs. 250/ - per head.Regist er befor e : 21 June 2012 Contact: Tushar Kulkarni, Administrative Assistant.

24 June 2012: Nature t rail at Tungareshwar @VasaiTungareshwar Wildl ife Sanctuary i s sit uated nor t h of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and form s a corri dor f or t he animalsbet ween SGNP and Tansa Wildli fe Sanctuar y. This tr ail is lined w it h lianas and dense mi xed deciduous forest. Come and j oin us towit ness beautiful changes in natur e wit h onslaught of m onsoon. It gives the best opportunit y t o gaze t he glory of t he forest in thislush green season guaranteed t o ref resh your body, m ind and soul. Venue: Tungareshwar, Vasai. Time: 7.30 a.m . t o 10.30 a.m.Meet ing Point : Near Tungareshwar Temp le. Resource person: Kaustubh Bhagat, Programme fee: Rs.50/ - for Children (below 10years), Rs. 100/ - f or Adults.Register before : 20 June 2012. How t o reach: Take Aut o rickshaw f rom Vasai rail way stat ion(East )t o Tungareshwar Templ e.Contact : Amandeep Kaur, Educati on Offi cer

Free Day Trips to CEC for Underprivi leged Children

This year, t he CEC-Mumbai is happy t o announce fr ee day visit s for 300 underpr ivil eged childr en at t he BNHS Nature Reserve. Theprogramme includes a two and half hour natur e trail , a forest tour w herein the children wil l be walking through the wilderness pathon foot observing local fl ora and fauna. An audio visual show and wil dlif e quiz activit y. Any individual or NGO worki ng wit h theunderprivi leged children can book a visit at CEC free of cost during t he week days.

We are thankf ul t o our ind ividual donors; Mr. Venkatesh Part hasart hy and Mrs. Renee Vyas who m ade t his endeavor possible. Weare seeking individual donation t owards this cause which cost 170/ - per child (i ncludes programm e fee, b reakfast and gift ).Interested i ndividuals can cont act Amandeep Kaur, Educat ion Offi cer.

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DISCOUNT of 10%on al l CEC events t o all BNHS mem ber s.

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Online Natural History Hobby Courses @ CEC

In todays fast-paced lifestyles, urbanites are unable to pursue their favourite hobbies or continue learning for intellectualst imul ation. If nat ure study is your hobby and a medium of de-str essing your lif e, BNHS has created unique learning opport unit yt hrough it s online courses in nat ural history. For past t wo years, CEC has been conducti ng yearlong courses in biodiversityconservat ion and ent omology. These courses have been popular among prof essionals and student s fr om di ff erent st reams, havinga science background is not essential but a keen interest in nature or environment is a must. Other requirements includeprofi ciency in comput er operation and internet browsing, willi ng t o dedicate minim um 2 hours every day for t he course work.

Our course modules are hybrid wi t h online and face-to-f ace acti vit ies int erw oven through the course work. The asynchronousactivi t ies include online learni ng through range of w eekly assignment s. The course soft ware is equivalent t o Facebook/ Black-board. There are 12 chapters which are sent on m onthl y basis. There are weekly online assignment s, m onthl y fiel d day tr ips,mont hly proj ect w ork, m onthly online expert chats and bi-monthl y field camps. All act ivit ies have opti onal facilit y. A course calendaris given at t he beginning of t he course so that t he st udents can plan their act ivit ies. On successful com plet ion st udents receivea cert if icate wi t h appropriate grades. The ot her course details are given below:

1. Leadership Course in Biodiversit y Conservation : A foundation course for developing better understanding aboutbiodiversity and curr ent scenario of i t s conservati on. A good course for anyone who w ishes t o learn everyt hing aboutnatural w orld and environment in short t ime also for those who are planning to have a change in career from corporateworld t o natural world.Syllabus covers: Intr oducti on t o Biodiversit y, Ecology, Floral Diversit y, Insect Diversit y, Marine Diversit y, Diversit y ofHerpet ofauna, Mammali an Diversit y, Bir d Diversity, Issues and Environment al Concerns, Environm ent al Imp act Assess-ment , Environment al Law, Sustainable Development

2. Basic Course on Insects (Entomology): An intensive course for t hose who w ish to develop expert ise in insect st udiesand take on entomological r esearch in fut ure. I t prepares the student t o identif y insects upto order level and under-stand t heir r ole in nat ure. A good course for post graduate student s who wish to pursue wil dlif e research as a careeroption.Syllabus covers: Insect Intr oducti on, Butt erf lies and Moths, Grasshoppers and cricket s, Cockroaches and PrayingMantids, Stick Insects and Leaf Insects, Wasps, Bees, Ants, Bugs, Beetles, True flies, Dragonflies and Damselflies,Term it es and Miscellaneous Insect Groups

Course Duration: June 2012- May 2013Course Fees for Leadership Course in Biodi versit y Conservati on: Rs. 8990/ - (includes overnight inaugural and w rap up campsat CEC-Mumbai, local fi eld t rips and visit t o collect ion departm ent) . Discount f or BNHS mem bers/ Undergraduates/ Sr. Citizen: Rs.8090/ - .Course Fees for Basic Course on Insects: Rs. 6990/ - (incl udes overnight inaugural and wrap up camp s at CEC-Mumbai, local f ieldt rips and visit to coll ection depart ment ). Discount f or BNHS member s/ Undergraduates/ Sr. Citi zen: Rs. 6290/ -.Mini mum Groupsize: 15 st udentsCourse Co-ordi nator : Dr.V.Shubhalaxm i, General Manager (Educat ion)Course Execut ive: Prit i Choghale, Senior Education Off icer (cont act f or det ails)

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Summer Internships @CEC

The CEC-Mumbai is happy to announce summ er inter nships for 2012 in t he fi eld of Environm ent Educati on in Non-

profit Sector . The internship is primarily unpaid but chosen candidates will f ind t heir ways to enrich their experi-

ence. Besides learning about environment education, an internship at CEC will empower interns with job skills such

as networking, planning, communication, creativity, data management and finally eco-job ethics.Location: BNHS, Conservation Education Center, Near Film City, Goregaon (East), Mumbai- 400065. The CEC is situ-

ated in a forested area.

Eligibility Criteria : We are looking for undergraduates who are in need of summer internships and also others whowant to engage themselves in a volunteer work this summer. We expect interns to have proficiency in Hindi & English

and computer opera t ion .Duration: 1-3 months

Internship Scope: As an inter n one may do j ob shadowing for t he summer programmes or may help us with market

research and data entry. The details of tasks for May-June 2012 are given below:

Su m m er Ca mp s Ma nage m en t at CEC Visi to r Sa t i sf act ion Survey by phone / emai l

Te le m ar k et i n g f o r CEC p r ogr am m e s Da ta en t ry fo r deve lop ing CEC v i si t o r dat abase

Development programme specif ic shor t movies by using Windows Moviemaker

Ph ot o d oc um e nt a t i on , Vi de o do cu m en t at i on Ter rar ium m aint enance

Facilities: Selected interns will be given a table space, access to l ibrary, computers, internet, phone and bever-

ages. Pickup and drop by of fi ce vehicl e services from Dindoshi Bus Depot t o CEC on specific t im es. On successfulcompletion, experience let ter will be issued.

How to apply : Interested interns could send their e-application with a short paragraph (upto 300 words) on goalsa n d o b j e c t i v e s o f t h e i n t e r n sh i p , a l o n g w i t h t h e i r r e su m e t o c e c b n h s@g m a i l . c o m w i t h a c o p y m a r k e d t o

[email protected] l earn mor e about CEC, visi t www.bnhs.org or wri t e t o us or call us at 9594929107 /

9223513425 / 9594953425

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BNHS Programmes May-June 2012