Bhavya Sharma is a postgraduate student from Rajasthan who uses creative “question-first” methods and sensory activities to reconnect urbanites with local biodiversity.

A botanist and educator, Sweedle aims to bridge the gap between science and outreach through her venture, ‘The Leafy Walks.’ In Mumbai’s urban landscape, she blends storytelling, art, and “show-and-tell” with natural elements, nurturing ecological literacy and empathy across generations.

Ramde Bhatiya is an Assistant Teacher at Chorbedi Primary School in Gujarat, where he blends academic teaching with a passion for nature. As a dedicated birder, he transforms outdoors into a ‘living classroom’, nurturing environmental awareness and empathy in his students through immersive, experiential learning.

Wasima Begum is a nature educator from Assam dedicated to wildlife conservation and community engagement. Since 2022, with her background in ecological restoration, she has been working towards encouraging environment stewardship. By blending fieldwork with hands-on education, Wasima helps youth across Northeast India discover a deep, personal connection to nature.

Aravinda Kudla is a government teacher from Mangalore. Inspired his students’ curiosity, he aims to transform rote learning into sensory discovery. Aravinda focuses on creating and using Kannada nature resources to empower children to replace fear with respect through storytelling and observation.