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Conservation Education

Rooted in its core research and scientific efforts, ATREE’s conservation education program is evolving through consultative and participatory process. ATREE and its many collaborating institutions continuously work with rural and urban schools/colleges designing and delivering innovative conservation education programs. The programs at ATREE are field oriented and hence have appeal to an increasingly diverse audience. ATREE’s educational activities are being conducted from all of its three offices in Delhi, Bangalore and Bagdogra, which effectively incorporate regional dimensions enhancing the local acceptance and impact. Rural and urban schools participate as essential shareholders, facilitating synergies for the conservation of biological diversity. ATREE’s commitment to education and capacity building extends beyond the school setting and works with local communities to reinforce the current impact of biodiversity conservation.

ATREE's environmental education programs link school and college students and teachers and professionals to conservation. These programs are aimed at rural and urban communities.

ATREE's Conservation education program's

Schools: The programs are designed to enrich the biology curriculum by focused activities that create awareness biodiversity conservation and other environmental issues.

Events: ATREE organizes and conducts treks, nature camps, and education workshops for students and teachers to create awareness of environmental issues.

Colleges: ATREE offers short field based courses in conservation biology for graduate and post-graduate level students and can help organize various other activities through college festivals.

Teacher Training: ATREE provides training for biology/science teachers to enhance their skills in environmental education, enriching the biology curriculum and providing support for field based activities, nature camps, and workshops.

Outdoor Environmental Learning Initiatives

The Outdoor Environment Learning Initiative (OELI) is a collaboration between ATREE and the National Museum of Natural History to design and launch structured outdoor environment learning modules for schools. The modules blend the excitement experienced in an outdoor learning environment with the exploration of natural dynamics and systems. OELI is greatly enhanced by its access to dedicated environmental learning facilities in various parts of the country

ATREE’s Outdoor Environmental Learning Facilities

Aravali Environmental Learning Facility (Camp Aravali)
Nestled in Aravali Hills in Gurgaon District, just about an hour’s drive from Delhi, Camp Aravali offers an excellent opportunity for nature activity excursions of 1-2 days duration. Suited to all age groups and with excellent overnight camping facilities. Camp Aravali has been designed to provide special focus on environmental problems of the National Capital Region.

Churdhar Environmental Learning Facility (Camp Churdhar)
Situated at an altitude of 7000 feet in the midst of a pine and deodar forest, Camp Churdhar is just 53 km from Solan (Himachal Pradesh). Camp Churdhar is unique for the variety of landscapes that constitute its surroundings, including the Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary. An ideal place for the students of all age groups to learn about nature and its processes without losing out on any bit of outdoor fun.

Alpine Environmental Learning Facility (Camp GHNP)
With river Tirthan flowing through its heart, the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is naturally protected by areas under permanent snow and impassable ridges on three sides. Varied wildlife habitat of GHNP support a splendid range of the Western Himalayan biodiversity. It provides an ideal setting for students and nature enthusiasts to enlighten themselves about the natural world while getting a taste of outdoor adventure. Camp GHNP has been set up in collaboration with Biodiversity Conservation Society, Govt of Himachal Pradesh

B.R. Hills Environmental Learning Facility
Designed to be a window to the majestic Western Ghats, a globally recognized bio-diversity hot spot, ATREE’s field station at B.R Hills, is situated in the middle of the sanctuary in Mysore District, Karnataka. It provides an excellent base for a highly interactive learning experience. Part of ATREE’s Nature Camp at B.R Hills teaches students about the alternative products to timber that produce local income and help to conserve biodiversity. Students are introduced to how natural resources such as the invasive species Lantana can be made into baskets.

Other Environmental Learning Facility include:
Camp Mysore: The historical city of Mysore, with the monuments, art treasures, palaces and gardens adds another landmark to The Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH). Located on the banks of Karanji Lake, with the backdrop of Chamundi Hills, RMNH provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural world, understand the story of life, diversity of plants and animals, and the importance of conservation of natural resources. Camp Navadarshanam: Students participate in daylong camps on biodiversity and conservation at Navadarshanam, an ecological ashram, in Anekal. Camp Kankapura: Students are exposed to sustainable agriculture and interact with the local rural schools to participate in greening and plantation activities.