Child-Friendly Libraries of Karnataka

Libraries in Karnataka are now evolving into vibrant spaces where children can explore, learn, and nurture their connection with the natural world. Children’s enthusiasm for birds continues to grow, with many eager to learn more and take part in additional bird-related programs.

From Feathers to Friendships: YBW 2025

The Young Birders’ Workshop 2025 brought together curious children from across India, each adding their own spark to our shared learning. From naming invented birds to observing real ones, their enthusiasm, questions, and deepening connection with nature reminded us why bird education matters. What a delightful journey it’s been!

ಪಕ್ಷಿ ಪ್ರಪಂಚ

ವೈವಿಧ್ಯಯಮಯವಾದ ಆವಾಸಸ್ಥಾನಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ರಾಜ್ಯವು, ಅದ್ಭುತವಾದಂತಹ ಹಕ್ಕಿ ಪ್ರಭೇದಗಳ ನೆಲೆಬೀಡಾಗಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲು ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳನ್ನು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸುವುದರ ಸಲುವಾಗಿ ‘ಕುತೂಹಲಿ’ ಎಂಬ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ‘ಹಕ್ಕಿಯ ಗೂಡು’ ಎಂಬ ಅಂಕಣಕ್ಕೆ ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳ ಕುರಿತಾದ ಲೇಖನಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಲಿ ಬರ್ಡ್ ತಂಡವು ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಹಕ್ಕಿ ಪ್ರಭೇದಗಳು, ಅವುಗಳ ನಡವಳಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಬಗೆಗಿನ ಮೋಜಿನ ಸಂಗತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳ ಬಯಸುವ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಇದು ಬಹಳ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.

Meet an Educator: Joyshree Gogoi

Joyshree Gogoi is a nature educator from Assam. She was a fellow of Green Hub and initiated Green School, through which she introduces children to nature through creative activities, storytelling, and outdoor exploration, in Gobuk, Arunachal Pradesh. Through her educational work, she hopes that children learn about nature and start thinking about it.

Bird Walks Across 8 Cities for GBBC

On 15th and 16th February 2025, the second phase of these walks was planned in 8 cities: Bengaluru, Dimapur, Halol, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Ranchi, Trivandrum, and Ujjain. These walks coincided with the Great Backyard Bird Count 2025 (Feb 14-17), a global community science event held annually in mid-February.