Grace Paljor is a nature educator from the Kashmir Valley. She grew up amidst these extraordinary mountain forests, and began her relationship with nature at a young age. As Head of St. Paul’s school, she generously shares her joy and love for birds with the students, helping them understand the natural world.

Kalpana Jayaraman is a university professor from Chennai who decided to quite literally think outside the box and take undergrad students outdoors for zoology classes. Kalpana’s classes took on a new dimension as they saw and experienced nature in practical ways that were relevant to their local context and biodiversity.

Saniya Chaplod is a nature educator who coordinates the Nature Education Program with schools in and around Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, taking children camping into the tiger reserve once every year for a few days. She never misses an opportunity to share her knowledge and experiences relating to birds.