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Learn with the Land | Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

What can a landscape tell us about the life it supports?

The next course in ERA’s Learn with the Land series takes us to the Thar Desert, hosted by Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park in Jodhpur.

Over four days, participants will learn to read landscapes, understand reference ecosystems, identify plants and document plant communities. From decoding soils and geology to exploring plant-animal interactions and collecting seeds, the course offers a closer look at what it takes to understand an ecosystem before restoring it.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
19–22 November 2026
Limited to 14 participants
Course fee: ₹18,500

Link in Bio! by @adavitrust

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Is an Indian tree necessarily native to every part of India?

We often use the term ‘native’ to describe plants that belong to a place. But what does that actually mean? And how do we know if a plant is native to a particular landscape?

Our second Roots of Restoration Primer explores these questions, looking at why the local ecology matters, why the distinction can be tricky, and how even a plant that seems perfectly at home may have been introduced from elsewhere.

Read How do we know if a plant is Native?
by @pradipkrishen

Link in bio. by @adavitrust

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Nature-immersion Workshop | School of Ecological Nurturance (SEN) x Nature Classrooms

What can we learn from spending time in nature, and how can we bring these experiences into education?

Join us for a 4-day workshop at GBS, exploring the intersection of nature and education through field sessions, nature journaling, natural history, games, and discussions.

The workshop is an opportunity to explore different approaches to nature learning, exchange experiences and develop ideas for engaging with the natural world.

Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, Wayanad
28–31 October 2026

Link in bio! by @adavitrust

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13 days ago

Learn with the Land | The Rewilders × iamgurgaon

The next course in Learn with the Land, an ERA-led series of ecological restoration courses, is at the Aravallis in Gurugram, hosted by @therewilders_india and @i_am_gurgaon

Over four days, participants will explore the Aravalli landscape, learn about ecological restoration and monitoring, and gain hands-on experience with native plant nurseries and restoration techniques through field walks and practical sessions.

Gurugram, Haryana
22–25 October 2026
Course fee: ₹5,500

Registrations are now open. Link in Bio. by @adavitrust

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Can a plant be invasive in one place, but not another?

We often hear about invasive plants as something that needs to be removed. But what actually makes a plant invasive? And why do some plants become a problem when they move outside their native range?

Our first Roots of Restoration Primer looks at these questions, with examples like Lantana, Neltuma and surprisingly, neem.

Read What are ‘Invasive Plants’? And why should we beware of them? by @pradipkrishen

Link in bio. by @adavitrust

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There’s a lot to understand when it comes to ecological restoration - from native species and invasive plants to succession, grasslands, biocrusts and much more.

As part of @era.india ’s work to make restoration more accessible, we’re putting together a series of short primers exploring some of these ideas and concepts.

Roots of Restoration is a growing collection of these resources.
We’ll be sharing them here over the coming weeks! by @adavitrust

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2 months ago

Ecological Restoration Course | Green Hub Fellowship Batch 10

The ERA Film Desk (Green Hub) and the Education & Capacity Building Desk (Adavi Trust) organised a three-day introductory course on ecological restoration for the current batch of Green Hub fellows. Through expert talks, field visits, hands-on activities, and films, the course introduced fellows to the science and practice of ecological restoration.

The first day focused on understanding ecology and ecosystems. Sessions by Dr. Aparajita Datta @aparajita_datta and Dr. Alolika Sinha @alolikasinha explored biodiversity, rainforest and grassland ecosystems, and restoration practices. A field visit to Bamuni Hills with Jeeb Das connected ecological observations with the cultural history of the landscape, followed by tree identification, GPS mapping, and a screening of Grassleela – Roots of the Mind.

On the second day, fellows learned restoration principles, native species, community-led conservation, and sustainable livelihoods through sessions by Dr. Aparajita Datta, Dr. Abba Pulu, and Dr. Alolika Sinha. A field visit to Dhekiajuli offered insights into agroforestry, invasive species management, and forest restoration practices where some areas are set aside for biodiversity and restoration on a tea estate.

The final day took fellows to restoration sites in Seijosa and nearby areas where they learned nursery management, seed collection, planting techniques, species identification, and long-term ecological monitoring with the Nature Conservation Foundation team. Each fellow planted a native sapling, gaining firsthand experience of the care, patience, and commitment that ecological restoration demands. by @adavitrust

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3 months ago

Our repository of restoration and allied professionals has references for over 12 states and is steadily growing.

In collaboration with the Ecological Restoration Alliance and the Adavi Trust, we’re building a crowdsourced database of service providers across the country to make access to action easier for different groups of people - private land owners, educators, govt officials, organisations, etc.

Access to the right resources and people can make all the difference for someone beginning or moving ahead on their restoration journey, and consequently the future of our landscapes.

Calling field biologists, ecologists, native species nursery owners, landscape architects, artists, nature communicators, and anyone working in restoration and allied spaces!

Visit www.untoldearth.org/services to fill the form and contribute to the list.

For any queries, write to us at untoldearthorg@gmail.com

This is our attempt at highlighting the diversity of our network, and inviting more people into the conversations around our ecosystems. by @adavitrust

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4 months ago

The School of Ecological Nurturance is hosting a four-day monsoon forest immersion for leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers at GBS, Wayanad.

Participants will step into a rainforest landscape and engage with questions of ecology, restoration, community, and our relationship with the living world.

Write to naveen@adavitrust.org to register! by @adavitrust

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5 months ago

As a part of the course we created micro-habitats for animals - Bird Perches and Brush Piles which are used by birds, insects, reptiles and sometimes small mammals looking for food.
This ecological restoration course was conducted by @oikos.for.ecological.services @era.india @adhiwas.foundation @adavitrust on April 17th - 21st 2026.

#ecologicalrestoration #conservation #landscape #birdphotography taken in Sahyadri Mountain Range by @adavitrust

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Day 4: The afternoon session focused on laying quadrats for understanding species richness & soil health in degraded & restored areas followed by discussion on the results 🌿
This ecological restoration course was conducted by @oikos.for.ecological.services @era.india @adhiwas.foundation @adavitrust on April 17th - 21st 2026.

#ecologicalrestoration #wildlifeconservation #landscape #sahyadri taken in Sahyadri Mountain Range by @adavitrust

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Day 4: Understanding the water catchment & land-use of the project site's sorrounding region ⛰️

This ecological restoration course was conducted by @oikos.for.ecological.services @era.india @adhiwas.foundation on April 17th - 21st 2026.

#ecologicalrestoration #wildlifeconservation #landscape #sahyadri by @adavitrust

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