Kerala is endowed with rich flora and fauna. Survival of flora and fauna is in grave danger because of the rapid spurt in the human population and its ever-increasing needs.,
The Forest department started Nature Camps for students during the early nineteen eighty's. These camps provide a first-hand experience to the students and it makes them aware of the rising need to preserve nature and conserve natural resources.
Target groups:
Nature Camps shall be organized separately for the following target groups :
a). LKG and UKG students
(b ). Lower Primary students
(c). Upper Primary students
( d). High Schoo I students
(e). Higher Secondary and College students
(t). Media Personnel
(g). Corporation Councilors, Municipal Councilors, Jilla Fancbayat Members,
Block Panrhayat Members and Grama Panchayat Members
(h). Members of Charitable. Non-governmental and Youth Organizations
Duration:
1. Half day camp for LKG. UKG and Lower Primary students.
2. 22 hours camp for Upper Primary students.
3. 70 hours camp for High School students and
4. 46 hours camp for all other target groups.
Eligibility:
(a). Students studying in Government, Aided and Private Educational Institutions.
(b ). One Teaching staff for every nineteen students.
All students of LKG and UKG in a School will be permitted to participate in the Nature Camp Organized in their school. For all other camps, the number of participants shall be limited to forty.
Nature camp venues in Trivandrum district
Around 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram, one comes across 12,000 hectares of natural vegetation in the form of the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It offers a rare chance to view flora and fauna alongside numerous trekking options.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division
Forestry Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
Vattiyoorkavu P. O., Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: +91 471 2360762
Email: www-tvm.for@kerala.gov.in
Peppara Wildlife Sancutary offer one of the best trekking options in the capital city. This trek starts from Kaanithara, near Vithura and the initial trek, through eucalyptus plantations could be easy. This 5 km not so hard trekking to Vazhvanthol is an amazing experience.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division
Forestry Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
Vattiyorkavu P.O. Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: +91 471 2360762
Email - ww-tvm.for@kerala.gov.in
Nature camp venues in Kollam district
Contact Address
The Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)
Thiruvananthapuram - 695014
Telefax: +91-471-322217
Or
The Wildlife Warden
Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary
Thenmala Dam P.O.
Kollam.
Tel: +91-475-2344600
Nature camp venues in Idukki district
The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India.. To explore the wilderness of Periyar Tiger Reserve tourists has many options like from boating to trekking.
Contact Address
Office of the Field Director
S. H. Mount, Kottayam
Kerala, India - 686 006
Tel: +91 481 2311740
Email:fd@periyartigerreserve.org
Website: www.periyartigerreserve.org
Deputy Director (Periyar East)
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Thekkady
Kerala, India - 685 536
Tel: +91 4869 222027
Email: dd@periyartigerreserve.org
Munnar is among the crown jewels of God’s Own Country and has attracted visitors from around the world for centuries due to its natural splendour. Hidden inside, lies the famous Eravikulam National Park, the home and sanctuary of the Nilgiri Tahr.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Munnar P. O., Idukki
Kerala, India - 685 612
Ph: +91 4865 231587
Mob:+ 91 9447979093
E-mail: ww-munnar@forest.kerala.gov.in
Website: www.eravikulam.org
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki is home to the Great Grizzled Squirrel of India. Numbering less than 200, they are among the most endangered species on the planet.Dry deciduous forests, high ranges and some grassland add to the diversity of the sanctuary.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Eravikulam National Park
Munnar P.O, Idukki, Kerala, PIN - 685 612
Phone: +91 4865 231587
Mobile:+ 91 9447979093
Email: ww-munnar@forest.kerala.gov.in
Website: www.chinnar.org
Idukki district is among the most naturally endowed districts in Kerala and the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is a prime example. Located about 450-750 m above sea level, the sanctuary is cradled by the Cheruthoni and Periyar Rivers
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Idukki Wildlife Division
Painavu P.O. Idukki – 685603
Phone: +91 486 2232271
Mobile:8547603182,9496821481
E-mail: ww-idukki@forest.kerala.gov.in
The Asst. Wildlife Warden
Vellapara, Painavu P.O, Idukki
Phone : +91 4862 322025
E-mail: ro-idukki@forest.kerala.gov.in
Nature Camp Venues in Ernakulam District
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Idukki Wild life Division
Painavu.P.O, Idukki – 685603
Phone: +91 486 2232271
Mobile:+ 91 9447979094
E-mail: ww-idukki@forest.kerala.gov.in
The Asst Wildlife Warden
ThattekkadBird Sanctuary
Njayappilli P.O, Kothamangalam
Phone: +91 485 2588302
Email : ro-thattekkad@forest.kerala.gov.in
Nature camp venues in Thrissur district
An abode of serenity and scenic beauty would be the ideal words to describe the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary. Established in the year 1984 this wildlife sanctuary is situated in the Mukundapuram taluk of Thrissur district and covers an area of 87 sq km on the western slopes of Nelliyampathy.
Contact Address
Wildlife Forest Office
Peechi
Thrissur District
Tel: +91-487-2699017
The Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is the ultimate destination for anyone enamoured with the intrinsic beauty of nature. Sprawling over a 125 sq. km complex, it lies about 20 km east of Thrissur. It is situated in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani Dams.
Contact Address
The Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)
Thiruvananthapuram 696 014
Telefax: + 91 471 2322217
The Wildlife Warden
Peechi Wildlife Division
Peechi P. O., Thrissur
Phone: +91 487 2699017, +91 85476 03454, +91 85476 03456
Nature camp venues in Palakkad district
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is situated in Chittur taluk of Palakkad district and is about 100 km away from Palakkad.
Contact Address
The Wild Life Warden, Parambikulam Wildlife Division
Anappad, Via Pollachi, Palakkad Phone: +91 4253 277233
E-mail: ww-parambikulam@forest.kerala.gov.in I Website: www.parambikulam.org
Nature camp venue in Palakkad / Malappuram district
Located in the Northeast corner of Palakkad district, Silent Valley was named a National Park only in 1984. It was called 'Sairandhrivanam'
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden,
Silent Valley Division,
Mannarkkad P.O., Palakkad
Kerala, India - 678582
Ph.: +91 4924 222056
Email: ww-svnp@forest.kerala.gov.in
For more information please contact,
Information Centre: +91 85898 95652, +91 96455 86629
Nature camp venues in Wayanad district
Established in 1973, the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north east and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast.
Contact Address
Wildlife Warden,
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary,
Sulthan Bathery.
Ph: +91 4936 271010
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is made up of two discontinuous pockets – Muthanga and Tholpetty. While Muthanga is situated to the south of Wayanad, about 18 km from Sulthan Bathery, Tholpetty is located towards the north of the district adjacent to Thirunelli.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden, Wayanad Wildlife Division, Sultan Bathery
Information Officer
Mob : +91 85476 03561
Ph : +91 4936 220455
Email: etwwls@gmail.com
Contact Address
Asst. Wildlife Warden
Tholpetty, Wayanad
Ph: +91 4935 250853
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Nature camp venues in Kannur district
Spread over a 55 sq. km area of forests on the Western Ghats, the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is among the finest of its kind in Kerala. It plays host to an exotic array of flora and fauna and is among the most picturesque locations in Kannur district.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Aralam Wildlife Division
Iritty P.O
Phone: +91 490 2493160
Mobile:9447979101
E-mail: ww-aralam@forest.kerala.gov.in
Website: www.aralam.com
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