Connecting children to birds
Meet Mahesh Yamoji, a nature educator from Karnataka who works to create awareness about birds among high school students. He feels that it is most important to learn to love birds, as there is no conservation without love. He currently works at the Karnataka Folklore University in Gotagodi village, Shiggavi taluk, Haveri district, Karnataka.
The Young Birders’ Workshop (YBW) is a 4-week online workshop for 10-13 year old kids, a unique opportunity for young birders to take the next step in their birding journey. The Young Birders’ Workshop (YBW) 2024 has just concluded, leaving behind a trail of fond memories and knowledge gained by enthusiastic participants.
Ovee Thorat is a nature educator who collaborates with school teachers in Kashmir on nature learning. She hopes that we will explore the nature socio-emotional learning (NSEL) aspects of nature learning. She aims to be more inclusive and context-based in her work. Ovee is currently a fellow with Nature Classrooms.
Early Bird recently collaborated with the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Commission to foster linkages between children and nature through rural libraries. We trained 500 rural librarians in Karnataka to serve as bird educators who will provide children with the opportunity to learn all about birds through their libraries.
In celebration of Earth Day, we hosted exciting bird walks for children in eight Indian cities.
Mihir Pathak is an educator and writer from Vadodara, Gujarat. He has been using different experiential tools, such as theatre, inquiry-based projects, and nature-based activities, to facilitate learning journeys with children for many years. He believes that transformation happens through relationships—the relationship between a child and a teacher.
At Early Bird, we’re inspired by innovative approaches to nature education, connecting with diverse audiences. Our work has brought us […]
A series of bird walks for children in Bangalore! A new walk in a new location every month.
Here’s a glimpse into our most recent excursion at Doddanekundi Lake in Bengaluru.
Sabina Fathima is an educator from Chennai. She curates experiential learning journeys for children through interdisciplinary projects. She is the founder of Sunnyside, a micro school that runs in the format of a learning centre. In her school, learning happens in a non-coercive and pressure-free environment, beyond textbooks and curriculums.