Thanigaivel Annamalai, an environmental researcher with ATREE, aims to bridge the gap between science and people. Through experiential learning, he inspires them to look beyond species identification and discover the beautiful, interconnected stories of nature.

Curious about birds from a very young age, Keerthika G is a PhD scholar and a passionate nature educator based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Her aim is to inspire diverse urban communities to observe, love, and protect local biodiversity.

Bhavya Sharma is a postgraduate student from Rajasthan who uses creative “question-first” methods and sensory activities to reconnect urbanites with local biodiversity.

A botanist and educator, Sweedle aims to bridge the gap between science and outreach through her venture, ‘The Leafy Walks.’ In Mumbai’s urban landscape, she blends storytelling, art, and “show-and-tell” with natural elements, nurturing ecological literacy and empathy across generations.

Ramde Bhatiya is an Assistant Teacher at Chorbedi Primary School in Gujarat, where he blends academic teaching with a passion for nature. As a dedicated birder, he transforms outdoors into a ‘living classroom’, nurturing environmental awareness and empathy in his students through immersive, experiential learning.

Wasima Begum is a nature educator from Assam dedicated to wildlife conservation and community engagement. Since 2022, with her background in ecological restoration, she has been working towards encouraging environment stewardship. By blending fieldwork with hands-on education, Wasima helps youth across Northeast India discover a deep, personal connection to nature.

Aravinda Kudla is a government teacher from Mangalore. Inspired his students’ curiosity, he aims to transform rote learning into sensory discovery. Aravinda focuses on creating and using Kannada nature resources to empower children to replace fear with respect through storytelling and observation.

Based in Kolkata, Chai Eng Law blends her background as a French-language teacher, mountaineer, and communications specialist with her love for nature. She is instrumental in the All Women Nature Walks – Kolkata Chapter, using hands-on activities, community collaboration, and fieldwork to inspire deep connections to the natural world.

Anand has been a Wildlife Biologist and Nature Educator for three decades. He founded SPROUTS, focusing on conservation through ecological research, advocacy, and outreach. He aims to imbue principles of conservation, sustainability, and climate action among diverse audiences via experiential learning.

Chahat Yadav is a nature educator based in Mumbai, whose work focuses on the city’s fascinating intertidal and wetland ecosystems. Over five years, she has blended fieldwork and education, leading nature trails and sharing the hidden wonders of marine life.