At safari camp, students get acquainted with nature

Raipur: The first batch of the seven-day Jungle Safari Summer Camp 2025, organized at Nandanvan Jungle Safari in Nava Raipur, concluded on April 26 leaving a lasting impression of environmental conservation on the young participants.

A total of 40 students aged between 12 and 18 enthusiastically participated in the camp, gaining valuable insights into the natural world.

Designed to foster a deeper understanding of nature and wildlife, the camp offered a wide range of activities such as bird watching, nature walks, seed collection, snake conservation awareness, insect and butterfly identification, wildlife conservation, and ecosystem studies. Creative exercises like nature craft and painting, along with yoga, physical fitness routines, and ecosystem-based games, were also undertaken.

The experience enabled the participants to develop a scientific perspective and a heightened sense of responsibility toward environmental conservation. Students described the camp as a unique and unforgettable experience, expressing eagerness to participate in similar events in the future.

The inaugural session saw inspiring addresses by Hakimuddin Saifi and Mohit Sahu. The closing ceremony featured Dr Manjit Kaur Bal from the Foundation for Ecological Security and Dr. Jagpal Singh Bal from the department of technical education, who emphasized the crucial role of youth in protecting the environment.

Nandanvan Jungle Safari director, Dhammashil Ganveer, interacted with the students during the closing ceremony, encouraging them to act as guardians of nature and carry forward the message of conservation to their communities. Encouraged by the response, the management of Jungle Safari announced the launch of the second summer camp, beginning May 1, 2025.