Curated Nature Walks - 5th September 2021 (Bengaluru, Hyderabad -- Secunderbad, & Munsiari)

Bengaluru -- Guided session to learn the basics of iNaturalist with Chayant Gonsalves

1. Guide - @chayantgonsalves (Chayant Gonsalves)
   a. Send a message to @chayantgonsalves or @ram_k on iNaturalist or message Chayant at 9740197015 to register and coordinate

2. Number of Participants - 8 / Eight
3. Date - Sunday 5th September 2021
4. Start Time - 3PM
5. Venue - Guruskool Farm, Chikkamaranahalli - https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJ1Bd5y441TUYjim7
6. Type of Property - Private
7. Duration: 2 Hours
8. Trail Description : Very accessible, some portions have mild undulations
9. Preparation: Shoes, rainwear, ample water, notebook+pencil. Snacks, binoculars & separate camera all optional
10. Hazards: Minor terrain undulations, mosquitoes in shaded areas
11. Expected Highlights: plant + invertebrate diversity, bird life
12. Access to the Start Point - Public transport is difficult here, personal vehicle/ carpooling highly recommended

13. Fees - Rs 750/- per person
    a. Does not include travel, refreshments, or any other personal expenses

Hyderabad (Secunderbad) Introductory Inaturalist Nature Walk with Swarochi Tathagath (@odonut)

1. Guide - @odonut (Swarochi Tathagath)
   a. message @odonut directly for coordination

2. Maximum Number of Participants - 5 / Five
3. Date - Sunday 5th September 2021
4. Start Time : 7 AM (flexible on mutual discussion - cut off time 08:30)

5. Venue - OPPOSITE Bhavans Sri Ramakrishna Vidhyalaya, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad
   a. Start Point https://goo.gl/maps/2sPfSMqUAMJzXKwHA

6. Type of Property - Limited Public Access
7. Duration of the walk - 2 Hours
8. Trail description - Tephrosia, heliotropes cover the area. Not a very long trail but a very good one.

9. Preparation - Full pant & shirt there to prevent bugs from biting. As For the rain that might happen, a rain coat and umbrella will do the job. Andgood shoes are needed for any field trip
   a. Some biscuits or something and bring a water bottle as it might get hot here.

10. Hazards if any - slightly rough trail (like all nature trails). Protect your ankles. Pain relief spray (or something) may be got but not essential.
11. Expected Highlights - well good flowers and a lot of typical blues which would be lifers for many
12. Access to the start point - Easily accessible by own vehicles. By Bus one may come close and then walk. But best is to hire a smaller vehicle or come by your own. Car Pooling is recommended.
13. Any fees - None

Munsiari (Uttarakhand) Introductory Inaturalist Nature Walk with (Ramnarayan)

1. Guide - @ram_k (Ramnarayan)
   a. message @ram_k directly for coordination

2. Maximum Number of Participants - 8 / Eight
3. Date - Sunday 5th September 2021
4. Start Time : 10 AM

5. Venue - Malla Sarmoli
   a. Start Point - Sarmoli Village

6. Type of Property - Village Forest Commons & Parts of Private Land
7. Duration of the walk - 4 Hours
8. Trail description - Trail elevation 2200 to 2400 metres. Path along long term fallow scrub, Grass plots, and cold temperate forests ending in a forest pond.

9. Preparation - Full pant & shirt, light sweater. Umbrella or rain gear. Sandals or Gumboots recommended as some parts will be wet.
   a. Trail Snacks, Thermos with tea recommended.

10. Hazards if any - Village and Forest Trail - slippery, wet. Leeches (odomos recommended)
11. Expected Highlights - Butterflies, Wild Flowers, Beetles and Bugs, Some birds
12. Access to the start point - Accessible by walk from the main Munsiari Bazaar

13. Any fees - None for Local Community members. Rs 500 per person for others.
    a. Does not include travel, refreshments, or any other personal expenses

Publicado el septiembre 2, 2021 05:26 TARDE por ram_k