Summer Camps in Sathyamangalam, Sigur & Kotagiri
May 15, 2023 By Vandana Kannan & Vidya S.Biodiversity Conservation & Climate Change Our Sathyamangalam field centre had the opportunity to conduct summer camps on conservation from May 11-15 in Punanjur, Kanakundur and Arepalayam villages. The camps were curated for students of ages 7-15. A total of 95 children attended, with 30 to 35 from […]
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration in Krishnapudur
May 13, 2023 By Silambarasan, Project Assistant – Biodiversity Keystone’s Biodiversity team celebrated World Migration Day on May 13, by conducting an awareness activity in Krishnapudur village, Kotagiri. Attendees were given insight into migration and its importance in the ecosystem. The event saw the participation of 22 students, of which six were girls. The team […]
Foundation Segré and Keystone: A Partnership for the Nilgiris
October 10, 2022 By Habeeba Fatima and Chandrasekar DasTechnical Coordinator & Additional Programme Coordinator – Biodiversity One of our committed donors, Foundation Segré has been supporting our Biodiversity Conservation team in several of its project activities. Segré is based in France and driven by the mission to build partnerships across the world for the protection […]
The Changing Climate And Monsoons Of Fear In Nilambur
In 2018 and 2019, Kerala experienced extreme rainfall which resulted in floods and landslides. Apart from loss of lives, there was significant amount of infrastructural damage caused in Nilambur. Overflowing rivers washed away some Adivasi villages displacing many families. With these memories fresh in their mind, the people await another dreaded monsoon. Satellite image showing […]
The Valley of Kookalthorai
Kookalthorai region enjoys a unique landscape which shapes the predominant occupation of the people- agriculture. The valley between the hills of Kookalthorai serves as a large water catchment area, allowing for a wide range of vegetables to be grown here. Earlier more local crops which required little or no chemical inputs were grown; however, in […]