The Mysore Science Foundation conducted a nature walk for students on the premises of Kukkarahalli lake here on Sunday to provide greater exposure to the participants to the world of birds and environment.
K. Manu of the Mysore Amateur Naturalists (MAN) was the resource person and explained the importance of conservation of wetlands and other waterbodies.
The participants were apprised of the importance of wetlands as habitat indicators. If the wetlands and the habitats were healthy it would support more diversity and would enable farmers to irrigate their land, said Mr. Manu.
Students were enlightened on the imperatives of conserving the existing waterbodies.
“We have lost many lakes and water bodies to encroachment and due to lack of maintenance. The existing ones should be saved by diverting sewage and ensuring that fresh water inflow channels are not encroached upon,” he added.
The participants were urged to take greater interest in environment and its conservation.
Students also went on a nature trail identifying different variety of birds. There was also an interactive session with the resource person at the end of the nature walk.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
Support Quality Journalism.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
Please Email the Editor