Outdoor Biodiversity and Forest Learning

Suitable for

Classes 6–12 and college students, with content adapted to the class level. Also community groups and interested nature enthusiasts.

Suggested duration

Approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the location, group size and activities.

Typical setting

A suitable natural area or biodiversity park.

Possible locations

Subject to permissions and suitability: Smritivan Biodiversity Park, Kishan Bagh, Govindpura and other suitable forest or biodiversity areas around Jaipur. No location is permanently available, and KJVF has no exclusive arrangement with any of them.

Learning themes

• Native trees, shrubs and other vegetation
• Birds, insects and other observable wildlife
• Ecological roles of species
• Food webs and habitat relationships
• Pollination, seed dispersal and decomposition
• Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
• Habitat protection and ecological restoration
• Responsible behaviour in natural areas

Suggested activities

• Guided nature walk
• Nature Detective Challenge
• Plant and wildlife observation
• Biodiversity quiz
• Nature-based games
• Drawing or painting activity
• Seed-ball activity, where ecologically appropriate and approved
• Discussion with a knowledgeable expert
• Reflection and question-and-answer session
• Cleaning drive: picking up plastic waste that pollutes natural areas and harms wildlife
• Gardening activities, only with the permission of the responsible authorities and under supervision (propagating plants, relocating plants, collecting seeds, preparing soil)

What participants can expect

Participants should have opportunities to observe biodiversity, identify ecological relationships, ask questions and develop greater awareness of habitat conservation. A single visit is not expected to produce a measurable change in behaviour or in the ecosystem.

Dates, venues and experts are confirmed with each group. Durations are indicative.