Sant Rawool Maharaj Mahavidyalaya Kudal

Event Name : Biodiversity Camp in Tilari-Dodamarg Conservation Reserve

Posted On : 28 Nov 2023

Description :-

From November 18th to 20th, 2023, the My Way Journey Organization, Sant Rawool Maharaj College, Kudal, and Eureka Science Center collaboratively organized a three-day winter camp at Tilari-Dodamarg Conservation Reserve. Approximately twenty-one nature lovers, ranging in age from 10 to 55, from Kolhapur, Sangli, Ratnagiri, Lanja, and Thane participated in this camp. On the first day evening, participant visited sacred grove of Perne, The participants were given a thrilling experience of the night trail and information about different types of of insects and spiders. Participants experienced trekking at Kasainath Mountain in the morning session, and they had the opportunity to witness a variety of species of birds. Subsequently, during the evening session, details on the hydroelectric project on Tilari Dam were presented, and during the night session, participants had the chance to examine the significance of the Tilari conservation reserve and its biodiversity. They also had a practical session on Light trap technique to study moths and other insect species. The Biodiversity Heritage Site is the only freshwater swamp region in Maharashtra, known as Myristica Swamp, was visited on the third day. Following this, we visited Ashok Sita Deorai in Hiwale village. where we spotted Malabar Great Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, and Malabar Gray Hornbill. Through this visit, nature lovers truly realized the significance of Sacred groves in nature conservation Overall, all participants got an opportunity to learn about different types of insects, spiders, birds, animals, and their habitats, as well, they could also experience the rural lifestyle a bit closer.