Posted: 23 Apr 2016 06:30 PM PDT

Experience the unique opportunity to view graceful Lesser Flamingos and Greater Flamingos feeding at Sewri mudflats. Learn about these magnificent visitors on a trail with BNHS. This is also a good time to see the last few remaining waders in their breeding plumage, before they leave for their breeding grounds. Charges: Rs. 100/- for members and Rs. 200/- for others. Reporting*: Outside Sewri railway station (east) at the railway crossing junction at 7:00 a.m. How to Reach: Sewri railway station is on the harbour line accessible from CST, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai. By road: You can cross the level crossing from Sewri West which is situated close to the station; or you can use the bridge at Wadala or Reay Road to the MbPT road to reach Sewri railway crossing. (Google Map Link: http://www.goo.gl/l4hvPI) Registration*: On the spot. For details call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
Group leaders: Mr. Asif Khan (9969798447), Ms Parveen Shaikh & Mr. Vinod Patil
The programme will conclude by 9:30 a.m. Please carry hat/cap and adequate water.
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Posted: 29 Apr 2016 08:00 PM PDT

WORKSHOP ON PRESSED FLOWER ART BASED ON HERBARIUM.
Herbarium is the botanical study of plant species to identify which family a particular flower or plant belongs to. This pressed flower art workshop will be held to show how pictures can be made for greeting cards & art work using easily available flowers & leaves from once own garden. At home we get plenty of bouquets & many flowers are wasted after events like; marriages or other celebrations. But we can still save some flowers which are wilting & press them to make wonderful picture.
Mrs. Sulabha Sagwekar , who has been practicing this art form for more than 35 years will be conducting this workshop for those interested in knowing more about pressing flower & the process of making pictures. She will show the most natural way to go about doing this activity. "BEST OUT OF WASTE".
So join us in Sanjay Gandhi National Park for a demonstration by Mrs. Sagwekar followed by a workshop for all wherein all can participate.
Venue: Nature Information Centre.
Age Group: 14 yrs. & Above.
Date: 30TH APRIL 2016. (Saturday)
Itinerary:
08.30 a.m.: Reporting at Nature Information Centre.
08.45 a.m.: Introduction, Information & Presentation
09.30 a.m.: Breakfast time(Tea and biscuit).
10.00 a.m.: Demonstration
"Plants: can they be intelligent?”
11.45 a.m.: Feedback and conclusion. Disperse.
Fees: INR 350/- (per person)
Registration contact details.
Nature information Centre.
(022-28868686)
Sanjay Gandhi National park.
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