Program

NatureTurks

An Environment Conservation focussed learning initiative.

In an era where we are largely disconnected from nature, it is important to make a real investment in understanding our environment. NatureTurks is a commitment to provide environmental education with an urban context to grow citizens who champion nature conservation.

The various modules of the program sensitise students on the impact of various human developments that affect the environment. Through experiential and relational learning of Forests, Water, Farming and Food, the program strives to pave way for Transformational Leadership to translate into positive environmental action in institutions and communities.

The Participant Experience

Time Amidst Nature
Each module of NatureTurks is delivered in a set of carefully chosen conservation zones around the world. The verdant settings provide every participant a refreshing launchpad for their explorations into nature.
Terrain Sense
Billions of years old formations, and weather conditions have a profound effect on everything ground up - Flora, Fauna, Thought, Culture, Agriculture, Design and Economy. Our modules take participants on an immersive blend of hikes & trails in the local terrain to keenly observe the often ignored, even invisible geological elements around us in order to build an effective context for the journey there after.
Nature Connection
Within each natural habitat, a million interdependencies make symbiotic sustenance possible. Participants trek through the hills and woodland and pay deliberate attention to every stakeholder in this landscape – trees, animals, insects, humans, communities, the very geography. By identifying the myriad interdependencies that make up this ecosystem they examine how this knowledge resonates with them and begin the process of shaping their own bond with our forest habitats.
Introspect on our Human Journey
The sheer variety of experiences in our programs creates an environment that fosters introspection. Whether it is a trek, a farming activity or a discussion, the act of engaging with nature stokes each participant’s curiosity and drives them to examine every aspect of their experience. We combine aspects of future thinking and sustainability to give participants an additional yet essential set of issues to apply their thoughts on.

Courses & Modules

Blogs & Articles

Conversations with a Naturalist - Gowri Varanashi

Conversations with a Naturalist

The Seed Keepers' Tribe! | Gen-Z Solvers Interactive

The Seed Keepers Tribe

Sustainability as a Way of Life

Sustainability in Indigenous Communities - The coincidence of interests characterizing the indigenous peoples' movement and the international lobby for better management of natural resources has been apparent for some time.

Worldview helps Mumbai students connect with nature

Mumbai children in urban India between the ages of 11 to 18 spend more than one-third of their day on the internet, primarily through their mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.

Wonders outdoor learning can do for grooming the next generation

The world is on the move and today, it is moving faster than ever. As we enter the 4th industrial revolution; a time of cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking innovations; young students, referred to as Generation-Z or GenZ are amidst fast-changing times which will feature both unprecedented uncertainties and unparalleled possibilities.

Get Outdoors!

Research has returned clear indicators that time spent in nature improves our psychological, cognitive, social and spiritual well-being.

Geography based learning - an integral approach to education

Geography Based Learning

“I learnt a lot about myself through the course of the program (Nature Turks). Being here makes us so much more conscious of our natural resources than we are at home”.

Aaliyah Mullah
Student,
NSS Hill Spring International School

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“I learnt a lot about myself through the course of the program (Nature Turks). Being here makes us so much more conscious of our natural resources than we are at home”.

Aaliyah Mullah
Student,
NSS Hill Spring International School

"The 5 days that we spent on the campus had a huge impact on all of us. All of the facilitators had unique and interesting perspectives and stories to share with us. We have never met such empathetic and knowledgeable people, you helped us overcome all our fears, big and small".

Krishna, Shambavi, Adhira, Valli
Students,
CS Academy

Pictures from our programs

Past participants

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