Biodiversity Walk · Public Biodiversity Walks and Nature Awareness
Completed
· Smritivan, Jaipur
A morning of learning in the forest at Smritivan, Jaipur. Our expert guide, Shri Devendra Kumar Bhardwaj Ji, led the walk and shared his deep knowledge and field experience of native plants, birds, ecology and how ecosystems work.
Participants learned a lot, asked plenty of questions and enjoyed every part of the morning, which ended with a healthy breakfast shared together.
Where the morning began: everyone together under the green canopy with the KJVF banner.The whole group at the Smritivan trailhead, with the forest behind them.Our guide welcomed everyone, explained the route and shared a few simple rules for walking quietly through the forest.Questions started early, and everyone stayed close to hear every word.A short pause by the thatched shelter while the whole group assembled.A long line of walkers set off along a dry Aravalli trail.The guide stopped often to point out trees and shrubs and explain what each one gives to the forest.Parts of the trail narrowed into dense green growth, so the group moved slowly and watched every step.Tall native trees closed in over the path.Walkers gathered close on a quiet stretch of the trail.The group stopped again, taking in the sounds and the green around them.In a small clearing the guides spoke to the whole group about how plants, soil and wildlife depend on each other.The group closed in on a quiet stretch of the trail to hear the guide.Walking in a line through tall native trees and green undergrowth.Following the trail through native trees and shrubs.Walkers asked questions and shared what they had noticed along the way.The path climbed into wilder, denser scrub.The trail passed between large rock faces, a reminder of the ancient Aravalli hills under the forest.The group climbed steadily together over the steeper parts.From the higher ground, the forest, the hills and the edge of the city were all in one view.Native seeds collected by participants along the trail.After the walk, everyone sat down to a healthy breakfast and talked about the morning.Smiles and breakfast boxes after the walk.Breakfast: fresh salad with sprouts and seeds, and a green dressing.
