Mapping India’s Biodiversity: Help Us Build the First Comprehensive Citizen Science Inventory
The landscape of Citizen Science (CS) in India is exploding. From massive national events like the City Nature Challenge to localized efforts like annual city bird atlases and tree surveys, the power of public participation is transforming how we document our natural world. Recent global data shows just how vital this work is: platforms like iNaturalist have documented nearly a quarter of all known species on Earth, with a staggering two-thirds of those observations occurring in 2024 alone. In fact, over 50% of biodiversity occurrence records globally now come from citizen scientists. The Challenge: Scattered Knowledge Despite this rapid growth, India’s biodiversity-focused CS ecosystem remains fragmented. Information...
Chirpy Tales: Register for Young Birders Month event in Kolkata
Chirpy Tales : Junior Bird Watch Calling All Little Explorers! Step into the world of feathers, songs, and stories on 16th November 2025! Join us for a fun-filled bird walk at Subhash Sarovar, Kolkata where young nature enthusiasts (ages 10–16) will explore the magic of birds right in the heart of the city. Organized by The Naturalist School in collaboration with Ataavi Bird Foundation to commemorate birth anniversary of the 'Birdman of India' , Dr. Sálim Ali as a part of Young Birders' Month (YBM) program with the bird guide and researcher Nibedita Chakraborty. Location: Subhas Sarobar, Kolkata Date & Time: 16th November, 2025 ; 07-09 AM Age Group: 10-16...
City Nature Challenge – Calling Organizers to Register Your City
At The Naturalist School (TNS), our mission is to connect people with the phenomenal biodiversity that surrounds them. That’s why we were proud to be one of the pioneers that initially brought the City Nature Challenge (CNC) to India in 2023. Since then, the response from the Indian community has been nothing short of spectacular! From over 20 cities participating in our inaugural year, India has rapidly grown into a powerhouse of citizen science. It now records hundreds of thousands of observations annually from more than 200 cities. Now, we are reaching out to the next generation of biodiversity heroes across India to lead the...
Understanding India’s Wildlife Experiences & Perspectives – Take the survey now!
It’s a quick 5-minute survey to understand your experiences, challenges, and ideas around wildlife in India. ...
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