Curated Nature Walks - 5th September 2021 (Bengaluru, Hyderabad -- Secunderbad, & Munsiari)

Bengaluru -- Guided session to learn the basics of iNaturalist with Chayant Gonsalves

1. Guide - @chayantgonsalves (Chayant Gonsalves)
   a. Send a message to @chayantgonsalves or @ram_k on iNaturalist or message Chayant at 9740197015 to register and coordinate

2. Number of Participants - 8 / Eight
3. Date - Sunday 5th September 2021
4. Start Time - 3PM
5. Venue - Guruskool Farm, Chikkamaranahalli - https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJ1Bd5y441TUYjim7
6. Type of Property - Private
7. Duration: 2 Hours
8. Trail Description : Very accessible, some portions have mild undulations
9. Preparation: Shoes, rainwear, ample water, notebook+pencil. Snacks, binoculars & separate camera all optional
10. Hazards: Minor terrain undulations, mosquitoes in shaded areas
11. Expected Highlights: plant + invertebrate diversity, bird life
12. Access to the Start Point - Public transport is difficult here, personal vehicle/ carpooling highly recommended

13. Fees - Rs 750/- per person
    a. Does not include travel, refreshments, or any other personal expenses

Hyderabad (Secunderbad) Introductory Inaturalist Nature Walk with Swarochi Tathagath (@odonut)

1. Guide - @odonut (Swarochi Tathagath)
   a. message @odonut directly for coordination

2. Maximum Number of Participants - 5 / Five
3. Date - Sunday 5th September 2021
4. Start Time : 7 AM (flexible on mutual discussion - cut off time 08:30)

5. Venue - OPPOSITE Bhavans Sri Ramakrishna Vidhyalaya, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad
   a. Start Point https://goo.gl/maps/2sPfSMqUAMJzXKwHA

6. Type of Property - Limited Public Access
7. Duration of the walk - 2 Hours
8. Trail description - Tephrosia, heliotropes cover the area. Not a very long trail but a very good one.

9. Preparation - Full pant & shirt there to prevent bugs from biting. As For the rain that might happen, a rain coat and umbrella will do the job. Andgood shoes are needed for any field trip
   a. Some biscuits or something and bring a water bottle as it might get hot here.

10. Hazards if any - slightly rough trail (like all nature trails). Protect your ankles. Pain relief spray (or something) may be got but not essential.
11. Expected Highlights - well good flowers and a lot of typical blues which would be lifers for many
12. Access to the start point - Easily accessible by own vehicles. By Bus one may come close and then walk. But best is to hire a smaller vehicle or come by your own. Car Pooling is recommended.
13. Any fees - None

Munsiari (Uttarakhand) Introductory Inaturalist Nature Walk with (Ramnarayan)

1. Guide - @ram_k (Ramnarayan)
   a. message @ram_k directly for coordination

2. Maximum Number of Participants - 8 / Eight
3. Date - Sunday 5th September 2021
4. Start Time : 10 AM

5. Venue - Malla Sarmoli
   a. Start Point - Sarmoli Village

6. Type of Property - Village Forest Commons & Parts of Private Land
7. Duration of the walk - 4 Hours
8. Trail description - Trail elevation 2200 to 2400 metres. Path along long term fallow scrub, Grass plots, and cold temperate forests ending in a forest pond.

9. Preparation - Full pant & shirt, light sweater. Umbrella or rain gear. Sandals or Gumboots recommended as some parts will be wet.
   a. Trail Snacks, Thermos with tea recommended.

10. Hazards if any - Village and Forest Trail - slippery, wet. Leeches (odomos recommended)
11. Expected Highlights - Butterflies, Wild Flowers, Beetles and Bugs, Some birds
12. Access to the start point - Accessible by walk from the main Munsiari Bazaar

13. Any fees - None for Local Community members. Rs 500 per person for others.
    a. Does not include travel, refreshments, or any other personal expenses

Publicado el 02 de septiembre de 2021 por ram_k