HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Nov 17: The region’s premier biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, launched a special outreach programme, ‘WeForNature’, on Sunday through a birdwatching event in the Garbhanga Reserve Forest in Guwahati.
The Birdwatching 101 event was organised in partnership with the Kamrup East Division of the Assam Forest Department. WeForNature is a comprehensive outreach programme by Aaranyak, aimed at educating, mobilising, and involving people in more sustainable activities to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and human welfare through various media platforms, approaches, and related programmes.
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The event attracted 27 nature enthusiasts from across India, including seasoned birders, who joined forces with nine forest officials, including Rosy Bora, range officer of Rani Range. The event was led by expert birders, including Udayan Borthakur, Pranjal Mahananda, Devika Rani, and Partha Pratim Das. Pranab Goswami, organising officer of Aaranyak, coordinated various aspects of the event.
“WeForNature aims to connect people with nature and build a network of environmentally conscious individuals in society,” said Udayan Borthakur, senior scientist and organising secretary of Aaranyak. “Under this programme, Aaranyak will organise several events, including nature watching, nature photography, eco talks, and conservation addas, in partnership with other institutes,” Borthakur added.
