The next Naturalists Training Program (level 1) at JLR Bannerghatta

March 11, 2009

I don’t need to mention how I value the NTP that I took in March 2006. It’s given me access to Karthik’s immense knowledge, and brought me a lot of on-the-net and face-to-face friends, all of whom have unstintingly helped me in my learning about birds and wildlife.

So let me announce the next NTP….

Here’s the email from JLR:

Greetings from Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd.! We are pleased to inform you that the dates for the next Naturalists Training Programme has been finalised. The details of the programme are as follows.

Date : March 27-29, 2009 Venue : JLR's Bannerghatta Nature Camp, Bannerghatta National Park Fee : Rs. 4250/- (incl. board, lodge, training, workshop material and kit) Registrations : Will be on first come first serve basis as there are limited seats available. A passport size photograph is necessary for registration. Last Date : On or before March 17, 2009 The application form to register for this programme is attached. Please download the form, fill it in and courier the same to me along with a cheque or alternately you can come by to our office to complete the formalities. In either case, make sure the formalities are completed on or before the last date. Those interested may kindly register or write back to me for any clarifications. A tentative schedule for the programme is given below. Best wishes, S.Karthikeyan Chief Naturalist Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd. II Floor, Shrungar Shopping Centre M.G.Road, Bangalore - 560 001. Tel:080-25597021 / 24 / 25 ; Mobile : 9449599777 Fax : 080-25586163 ____________________ JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS LTD. 3-day Naturalist Training Program March 20 -22, 2009 Day 1: 0900 – Reporting at Bannerghatta 0930 – Arrival at Campsite and welcome drink 1000 – Icebreaker 1030 – Introduction/Overview of Trg Prog : Who is a Naturalist? Role of a Naturalist 1130 – Biodiversity in India 1300 – Lunch 1400 – Introduction to Birds and Birdwatching; Tips for Birdwatching 1600 – Tea 1630 – Nature trail 1900 – Film 2000 – Dinner Day 2: 0600 – Tea 0630 – Nature trail 0900 – Breakfast and free time 1000 – Discussion on nature trail 1100 – Bird behaviour 1230 – Free time 1300 – Lunch 1400 – Introduction to some common birds 1500 – Visit to Bio park / Plant-Animal interaction 1600 – Tea 1630 – Nature trail 1900 – Film Day 3: 0600 – Tea 0630 – Nature trail 0930 – Breakfast and free time 1030 – Urban wildlife 1145 – Why save wildlife? 1245 – Interactive feedback; Questionnaire 1330 – Lunch 1430 - Disperse

I have personally found the NTP of immense value… in terms of information and friends and the whole learning process!