Hands on Training

Use of GPS Devices for Vegetation Mapping

Date of training: 17th December 2024

No. of participants: 32

Resource person: Mr. Ashish Thoke, Program Officer, The Corbette Foundation, Kaziranga

GPS mapping is crucial in vegetation mapping for its ability to provide precise location data, essential for accurate field observations and mapping. This data enables the creation of detailed vegetation maps, tracks changes in vegetation over time, and assists in understanding ecological patterns and conservation efforts 

Kokedama

Date of Workshop: 26th October, 2024

No. of participants: 14

Resource person: Mr. Ayush Virnodkar, Ms. Sushmita Patole and Ms. Aastha Somji

Kokedama, or "moss ball," is a traditional Japanese art form where a plant's roots are wrapped in moss and bound with string, creating a beautiful and natural display. This technique offers a unique, sustainable, and decorative way to bring greenery into your space.

Terrarium

Date of Workshop: 22nd February 2022

No. of participants: 29

Resource person: Dr. Neeraja Tutakne (Assistant Professor, SIES College, Sion)

Terrariums are miniature gardens housed inside small glass containers. As fully functioning plant ecosystems, Terrariums are mostly self-sustaining with the plants watering themselves through transpiration and condensation. When properly planted and located, they provide a novel way to grow many plants with minimal care. Hence, terrariums are very popular among the cities like Mumbai where there is no space for gardening.

Throw and Grow: Seedball preparation 

Date of Workshop: 29th July 2022

No. of participants: 22

Resource person: Dr. Rachana Birje

Seed balls or seed bombs are seeds that have been wrapped in soil and then dried. The soil used is often a mixture of clay and compost. The seed is, therefore, pre-planted. It can be sown by depositing the seed ball anywhere in a suitable environment