Get to know everything about butterflies? Attend this event in Mumbai
Mumbai is all set to witness an interesting event this weekend – a Butterfly meet that will enhance your knowledge about these “winged jewels”
Butterflies are seen as symbols of transformation, hope, beauty and freedom. They also play a significant role in our ecosystem, from being excellent pollinators to indicators of environmental health. Did you know that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is home to 233 species of butterflies? In an initiative to promote environmental conservation in urban habitats and celebrate these “winged jewels”, a two-day Butterfly Meet is being held in Chembur, starting today.
The event is presented by Vivant Untamed Earth Foundation, a non-profit organisation, and the M (West) Ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Dr Sanjeev Shevade, Founder of Vivant Untamed Earth, and a practising orthodontist, says, “The objective is to empower the common man with the knowledge that each of us can make a difference. By becoming environmentally conscious in our conduct and lifestyles, we can all contribute to the cause of conservation. We all belong to this planet, and together, we must protect it."
Day 1 of the event will have an exhibition of butterfly images and also some interesting activities for children, including a drawing competition, an origami demonstration and a butterfly quiz. All children in the age group of six years to Class 10 can participate in these activities. On Day 2, some insightful lectures and presentations will be delivered by experts and citizen scientists, apart from a panel discussion on urban butterfly conservation and sustainable habitats. While the event is open to all, free of charge, prior registration is mandatory to participate in the children’s activities and lectures.
Event Details
January 11
What: Drawing competition for children
Timing: 8am to 11am
Where: N. G. Acharya – Diamond Garden (indoors), Chembur
January 12
What: Lectures and presentations by experts and citizen scientists
Timing: 9am to 3.30pm
Where: Alamu Hall, 8th Road, near Diamond Garden, Chembur
January 11 and 12
What: Exhibition of butterfly images
Timing: 8.30am to 5pm
Where: N. G. Acharya – Diamond Garden, Chembur
What: Origami demonstrations by ‘Origami Mitra’ and butterfly quiz for children
Timing: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: N. G. Acharya – Diamond Garden, Chembur
