- The three-day exhibition timing is 4 pm to 8 pm
- The venue is Hutheesing Visual Art Gallery, CEPT campus, Opp Gujarat University in Ahmedabad
- With only 2.5% of the earth’s surface, India is home to over 7% of the world’s biodiversity. India’s faunal wealth is incredibly diverse, constituting around 7.4% of the world’s fauna
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, OCT 4
In an effort at enhancing awareness about wildlife conservation, biodiversity and climate change among children and all stakeholders, Seven Bad Birders led by National Award-winning entomologist Manoj Pai and the Geer Foundation are jointly organizing a group exhibition of Wildlife Photography on the occasion of 70th National Wildlife Week celebration from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6.
Founder-Director of CEE Kartikeya Vikram Sarabhai, Former ISRO Scientist Prof Hari Om Vats and Geer Foundation Director RK Sugoor, IFS jointly inaugurated the exhibition on Friday at Hutheeesing Visual Art Gallery, CEPT Campus, Opposite Gujarat University in Ahmedabad.
The photographs of Manoj Pai, National Award-winning entomologist; Bharatkumar Patel, Jayanti Khemchandani, Shailesh Parashar, Arvindkumar Ramdas, Parth Parikh and Saman Patel, members of Seven Bad Birders along with 41 other wildlife enthusiasts are being displayed at the expo.
The organizers invite families, schools and the general public from the Tri Cities of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and GIFT City and beyond to participate and explore the world of wildlife.
The exhibition opened on Friday, October 4, and will be live on Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6 from 4 pm to 8 pm at at Hutheeesing Visual Art Gallery, CEPT Campus, Opposite Gujarat University in Ahmedabad
“This event aims to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and biodiversity while engaging visitors of all ages in a series of fun and educational activities,” said Arvindkumar, member, Seven Bad Birders, in a press release.
Wheel Chairs will be made available for Senior Citizens and Divyangs at the venue. Appropriate arrangements will also be made for visual impaired visitors.
Together we will preserve Mother Nature
The role played by wildlife in maintaining the ecological balance of nature is undeniable. Any harm to the wilderness can pose a threat to the entire ecosystem. Thus, it is very crucial to preserve flora and fauna. Every year, from 2nd to 8th October, India celebrates Wildlife Week with an aim to protect the preserve country’s fauna. During this week, experts conduct workshops to make people understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Besides this, several awareness-building activities are organised on different levels to make people more aware about wildlife. India is a biological hotspot, supporting a number of animal species. With only 2.5% of the earth’s surface, India is home to over 7% of the world’s biodiversity. India’s faunal wealth is incredibly diverse, constituting around 7.4% of the world’s fauna.
But the rich wildlife brings with itself several threats as well. We are not unaware of the potential harms caused to these species for various reasons. It is thus necessary to play a part in this initiative.
While you can participate in some of these awareness-building activities, you can also visit the Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks to contribute to this cause. This Wildlife Week, let’s pledge to conserve wildlife, support those working towards wildlife protection, and use our social media to raise awareness about the same.
