Nov 22 2025 to Nov 22 2025 11 a.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Schedule

11am – 1pm | Birds, Books and Banter | Seminar Halls
with Bikram Grewal, Rohini Nilekani and Suhel Quader (Conversation)
Join the panellists as they chat about their shared obsession with birds. What’s so special about birds anyway? How do our conversants explain their passion to themselves and justify it to others? Were birds better in the good old days? What’s new (and new-fangled) in the world of birds and bird-watching? Join in to hear adventure stories, hot takes, birdy tidbits and more.

11am – 1pm | Nature Explore – An Artist’s Sketchbook (For Ages 10-14) | Library, Amphitheatre
with Sangeetha Kadur and Shilpashree (Kids Session)
Nature has always been an incredible source of inspiration. Join us as we explore our surroundings and immerse ourselves in creating journal pages. Through this workshop, discover the art of seeing, sketching and note-taking. Learn the meticulous and fun ways of filling up your journal pages with interesting observations and nature stories.

2pm – 4pm | Games Galore (For Ages 10-13) | Library
by Early Bird (Kids Session)
Learn about birds in this session of fun and games conducted by Early Bird. Test your memory as you match birds by habitat and food. Learn fun facts and calls of common birds around us. Discover how hard it is to be a bird, in the Bird Survivor and Life Cycle game.

4pm – 5pm | Rishumu and the Tailor Bird Trouble (For Ages 6-10) | Library
with Saidevi Sanjeeviraja and Yashas Bharadwaj (Kids Session)
The session brings together storytelling by Saidevi Sanjeeviraja and a lively discussion with Naturalist Yashas Bharadwaj. The session will help children explore how birds live, what they eat, and what kind of gardens make them feel safe. Children end the session by designing their own bird-friendly garden!

5pm – 5:30pm | Urban Jungle: A Bird’s Eye View | Amphitheatre
by Avian and Reptile Rehabilitation Center (ARRC) (Performance)
As they take flight, our shared future unfolds in their untold stories. This 30-minute skit takes you through a day in the life of birds living in our cities. Told from a bird’s point of view, it highlights the everyday threats they face and how simple actions we can all take to make urban spaces safer for them.

All Day

Birdsong: Are we Listening? | First Floor Foyer
Birds and their melodious songs have intrigued us for centuries. Why do birds sing? How do they learn these songs? Do they have tutors? How do they produce complex melodies? The Birdsong exhibit from the Indian Music Experience Museum explores the connection between music and the environment, through nature’s most talented singers- the songbirds. Explore the science of birdsong and create your own bird-inspired melodies!

Wings of Wonder | First Floor Foyer
Explore the world of birds with award-winning photographs from young photographers, courtesy of Nature in Focus – India’s premier platform for storytelling through images.

Flights of Imagination – An Art Exhibition | Second Floor Foyer
Young bird lovers from across the country take flight with creativity in this vibrant showcase of the best artworks selected from a national art competition. Featuring hand-made artworks by children aged 11–16, the exhibition celebrates the beauty and diversity of India’s birdlife through youthful eyes.

Measure your Wingspan | Second Floor Foyer
Wingspan is the distance from fingertip to fingertip with your arms stretched out – and it’s the same for birds! To find yours, stretch your arms in a T and compare to that of birds found around Bangalore.

Early Bird and Nature Conservation Foundation Stalls | Second Floor Foyer

Find the schedule for Day 2 here!

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Facilitators

Rohini Nilekani
Philanthropist & Author
Rohini Nilekani is an author and philanthropist and has been a strong influence in the Indian social sector over the past three decades. Currently, she is the Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and a Co-founder and Director of EkStep, a nonprofit education platform. She founded Arghyam, a foundation for sustainable water & sanitation, and co-founded Pratham Books, a nonprofit children’s book publisher. She has written 3 books for adults, and 17 for children.

Bikram Grewal
Ornithologist & Author
Bikram Grewal has written over three dozen books on birds, conservation and climate change. In addition his articles, reveiws and articles cross over a thousand pieces. He has often assisted the central and state governments on several projects. He has many discoveries to his name. At present he serves as head of The Wildlife Protection Society of India, one of India’s largest NGOs.

Suhel Quader
Scientist, Nature Conservation Foundation
Suhel Quader heads the Education and Public Engagement programme of the Nature Conservation Foundation. After an academic focus on wildlife biology, animal behaviour and evolutionary ecology, he has spent the last 15 years concentrating instead on working to broaden and deepen people’s engagement with nature. He and his colleagues do this through a spectrum of approaches, ranging from mass communication, outreach, education, citizen science, and capacity-building. He’s happiest outdoors, listening to and looking for birds around him.

Sangeetha Kadur
Wildlife Artist
Sangeetha Kadur is a Bangalore-based wildlife artist whose work celebrates India’s rich biodiversity. Over the years, she has collaborated with several wildlife organisations on a range of art-ecology projects that build awareness through education and outreach. She co-founded Greenscraps, an initiative that brings focus on nature journaling and connects people with the natural world through art. Her illustrations feature in acclaimed natural history and children’s books, including The Living Air, Leopard Diaries, The Great Rifasa, and the internationally recognised Hummingbirds of the World. In recent years, she has taken on a curatorial role, leading teams to design nature information centres, immersive exhibits, and visual narratives that inspire curiosity, awe, and conservation awareness.

Shilpashree
Visual Artist
Shilpashree is a Bangalore-based visual artist and a Fine Arts graduate from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. Deeply inspired by the ecological richness of her hometown, her work expresses a profound reverence for nature through intricate portrayals of flora and fauna. Her artistic practice is rooted in a desire to celebrate the natural world while drawing attention to its delicate balance and fragility. This thematic continuity runs through all her creations, reflecting both aesthetic sensitivity and environmental awareness. Beyond her studio practice, she conducts nature journaling workshops, using art as a medium to cultivate creativity and a deeper connection with the environment.

Early Bird
Non-profit Initiative, NCF
Through innovative educational resources, training of educators and direct outreach, Early Bird inspire children to connect with nature through birds.

Saidevi Sanjeeviraja
Founder & CEO, Thicket Tales
Saidevi Sanjeeviraja is the Founder and CEO of Thicket Tales, a nature-based educational organization in Bengaluru. She designs experiential learning programs that use nature as a medium for children to explore their surroundings, learn academics, and build deeper connections with the environment. Her work bridges storytelling, science, and play to nurture curiosity, empathy, and responsible citizenship among young learners.

Yashas Bharadwaj
Head Naturalist, Thicket Tales
Yashas Bharadwaj is the Head Naturalist at Thicket Tales and a passionate wildlife educator dedicated to connecting children with the wild spaces around them. He has led numerous nature walks and workshops that help people observe, identify, and appreciate urban biodiversity. His approach beautifully blends science and storytelling, making nature education engaging and accessible for all.

Avian & Reptile Rehabilitation Centre (ARRC)
Non-profit Organisation
ARRC caters to distressed urban wildlife in Bengaluru. Our mission extends beyond rescues and rehabilitation. As a non-profit organisation, we are dedicated to fostering coexistence and advancing more sustainable ways of living. While the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of birds and reptiles remain at the heart of our work, these efforts are part of a larger vision: nurturing an eco-centric perspective that embraces both people and the natural world.