Guwahati: In an effort to reconnect children with nature and foster environmental responsibility from an early age, leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak successfully organised a Nature Learning cum Biodiversity Documentation programme at Khanapara Adarsha LP School in Guwahati.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and teachers and aimed to strengthen young learners’ bond with their natural surroundings through experiential and activity-based learning. Amid rapid urbanisation and growing disconnection from nature, particularly among children, Aaranyak has been working to promote environmental awareness, emotional well-being and social harmony through nature-based education.
The programme was led by Aaranyak’s Young Professionals under the guidance of Jayanta Kumar Pathak, Assistant Director, Environment Education and Capacity Building Division. Students explored local biodiversity by observing their immediate environment and identifying various plant and animal species. They were also introduced to basic scientific field techniques, including the use of simple instruments such as an anemometer.
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A major highlight was the nature journaling session, where students recorded observations through drawings and written reflections, enhancing their creativity, observation skills and emotional connection with nature. The activities were facilitated by Young Professionals Bhanita Deka, Dipankar Mazumder, Hrishita Nath, Jyotishmita Kashyap and Kaushik Ranjan Saikia, and coordinated by Prajnyan Sarma and Andrew Roy.
Aaranyak expressed appreciation to Head Teacher Namita Baishya and faculty members for their support. The programme was held under the Mobius Young Climate Leaders for Himalayan Development – North East India Initiative, implemented by Aaranyak in partnership with YouthNet and the Mobius Foundation.
