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    Next Nature Walk in Mysore: Next nature walk is arranged in Mysore City limit. Details are here;http://www.mysorenature.org/nature-walks/naturewalkatkukkarahallikere   Next Nature Walk in Mysore:  Nature Walk at Subbarayana / Subedar kere andsurroundings, Mysore District When : 06.01.2013, SundayWhere : Subbarayana / Subedar kere and surroundings, Mysore District Habitat: Rain-fed /Canal fed Tank and FarmlandHow long […]

    Tree walk Pune 14 Jan2012: A Tree walk has been arranged by Naturewalk on 14th Jan 2012 at Law college. 7:00 to 9:00 am.Along with me Prof. S.D Mahajan and two more experts will be helping the participants.

    Nature`s guest, behave !: Well, I am forwarding a very important piece of writing by Ms Aparna Watve , on Kaas and its vegetation. The paper , according to me, is best in the present form and everyone must read and understand it properly. Note on Kas plateau for tourist sensitization.pdf     […]

    TBGRI OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMME 2011-: Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Trivandrum, Kerala, will be open to public from 6-10 December 2011 in connection with their Open House Programme. This is a rare occasion to see and familiarize nearly 5000 tropical plant species including medicinal plants, orchids, palms, bamboos, carnivorous plants, etc. […]

    Flora walks – city based: Dear eFI members kindly suggest if city based outings could be organised by some experts wherein common and layman individuals like me could get to learn a bit? Thanks … second this wholeheartedly and i am one city based common layman who would love to learn from such […]

    Suggestions for Kolkata: I am in Kolkata for the next 4 days. I plan to spend a few hours treewatching. On the internet, I came to know of 2 places–Kolkata botanical gardens-Agri-horticultural society Any suggestions–which garden should I go to if I have time for only one?-any other roads/ places I should visit […]

    Visit to Gori Valley Pithoragarh District Uttarakhand from 29 September to 5 October: Although I am still unable to mange the data of Valley of flowers……… and again planning a new trip. This may be bit hectic and tiring. But time devoted in the lap of nature is most memorable time. So I […]

    In search of Luminous Fungus: Nestled in the core of Western Ghats, is the dense forest of Bhimashankar. This famous pilgrimage centre is also a declared wildlife sanctuary. The protected forest is home to several species which are said to be endemic to Western Ghats. Well, I am not specific about what to […]

    Project Matheran – Flora Walk report 27-01-2012: On 27th Jan., three of us walked/trekked from Matheran to Neral station and observed the list of floral species, attached herewith. Many species (Apprx 25-30) are still to be IDed and many species we left, unphotographed, because of lack of academic knowledge and resources. Anyhow, that […]

    Visit to Maihar Satna Distt MP: I will be attending a 12 day mega event of NCC in Maihar Distt Satna MP. I will stay there in National Integration Camp for 12 days. I request members who have been in Maihar or know abou Maihar to suggest me some nearby spots where we […]

    To explore the interior of Presitined heritage forest Neora valley national park: RACHELA TREKKING (NEORA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK) Neora valley national park is one of the last remaining pristine ecosystems of the eastern Himalayas with its amazing bio-diversity and home to many endangered plants, animals and birds. The area comprisesthe catchments and watershed […]

    botanical talk this evening at 6:30 at the India International Centre , Delhi: I don’t know if you live in Delhi or not, but this is an alert for what is likely to be a very good botanical talk this evening at 6:30 at the India International Centre by Henry Noltie of the […]

My new field kit : Suggestions welcomed:   Well, I am sorry for posting non flora related material. But I think this may be of help/useful to some of members on this forum, with interest in field work on Indian Flora. Please suggest, if anything else, that I should include or exclude. My new field kit […]