Hello everyone, come join us for the November Night Trails with @gowrivaranashi

From spotting snakes and insects to being under the night skies with a beam of our torch light, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss! 🌿 Come join us to learn all about the world of insects and animals at night. While we usually retreat indoors and sleep, a whole world wakes up and gets to work and here is your chance to experience that.

What to Expect:
🌿 Walk through the wilderness in torch light
🕷️ Spot nocturnal creatures like snakes and insects in their natural habitat
💪 Sharpen your naturalist skills and senses in the wild

📅 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Off Kanakpura Road
💰 Price: ₹1400 per person (Special family and Group Rates available!)

Whether you’re an adventurer, nature enthusiast, or looking for a unique family experience, this night trail promises to be magical and memorable. 💚

📞 Call Gowri at 7899796871 to secure your spot or DM us now!

✨ Let’s celebrate a sustainable, eco-friendly Diwali this year! 🪔🌿

Calling all nature lovers and creative minds! This festive season, let’s light up our homes with intention, care, and zero waste.

🌟 Why join?

- Create : Hands-on techniques for sustainable diya making and creative painting.

- Explore : Discover easy, eco-friendly ways to add a festive touch to your home without the waste.

- Connect : Meet and bond with a wonderful community committed to a greener celebration!

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 7th November 2026

⏰ Time: 12:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Venue: Bhoomi College Campus

🎨Activities :

Diya Making: ₹150 |

Diya Painting: ₹200 |

Nature Rangoli (10-11am): FREE!

Come spend a creative, meaningful morning with us and take home your very own eco-friendly festive creations.

👉 Spots are limited!

Let’s make this Diwali greener, brighter, and more special! ✨💚

Sunday | 8-9am

Meeting point: Banyan Tree at entrance to Krishnappa Garden, CV Raman Nagar

Please bring reusable gloves. Garbage bags will be provided.

ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಎಂದರೆ ಬೆಳಕು… ಈ ಬಾರಿ ಅದು ಹಸಿರಾಗಲಿ!

ಬೆಳಕಿನ ಹಬ್ಬ ದೀಪಾವಳಿಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಸರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿಯಾಗಿ ಆಚರಿಸೋಣ.

ಶ್ರೀ ಅನಂತಕುಮಾರ್ ಜೀ ಅವರ ಆಶಯದಂತೆ ಆರಂಭವಾದ ಸಸ್ಯಾಗ್ರಹದ ಪಯಣ, ಅದಮ್ಯ ಚೇತನದ ಮೂಲಕ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಮುನ್ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿದೆ.
566 ಹಸಿರು ಭಾನುವಾರಗಳ ಯಶಸ್ವಿ ಪಯಣದೊಂದಿಗೆ, ಇದೀಗ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಹಸಿರು ಭಾನುವಾರದ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ.

- ದಿನಾಂಕ: 08-11-2026 | ಸಮಯ: ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 9:00
- ಸ್ಥಳ: ನೇತಾಜಿ ಸುಭಾಷ್ ಚಂದ್ರ ಬೋಸ್ ಪಾರ್ಕ್, ರಾಜಾಜಿನಗರ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು.

ಬನ್ನಿ, ಈ ದೀಪಾವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಟಾಕಿಗಳ ಬದಲು ಸಸಿಗಳನ್ನು ನೆಟ್ಟು, ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಗೆ ಬೆಳಕಾಗೋಣ. ಹಸಿರು ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕೈಜೋಡಿಸೋಣ!

ಸ್ಥಳ: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xz2RrwvNuZY5hgBs5?g_st=aw

ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಮಾಹಿತಿಗಾಗಿ ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಿ: 8904623967 | 9448886841

Adamya Chetana, continuing on the Sasyagraha path envisioned by Shri Ananthkumar ji, invites you to join 567th Green Sunday event.

Date: 08-11-2026 (Sunday)
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Park, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xz2RrwvNuZY5hgBs5?g_st=aw

For more details, please contact: 8904623967 | 9448886841

The Jnanabharathi Campus of Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India has developed a Bio-park within its campus which is spread over an area of around 1319 acres.

Water bodies like check dams for harnessing both surface and groundwater have been developed in this park which has contributed to the increase in water table (about 6 ft).

About four lakh different types of plants have been planted within the campus which has attracted a variety of Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, butterflies, etc.

The park is acting as a Carbon sink lung space within Bangalore city

What if Bengaluru was designed by Bengaluru?

Bengaluru is made up of thousands of everyday objects and systems that shape how we experience the city — streetlights, bus stops, benches, road medians, bins, signs, shopfronts and neighbourhood markers.

This open call as part of Bengaluru Jatre (Dec 4-13, 2026) invites everyone! Designers, architects, artists, students, urban practitioners, and creative practitioners to rethink these everyday elements and propose practical ways to make Bengaluru more functional, welcoming, beautiful and distinctly its own.

The brief is simple: design for the real city. Show what can be from what it is!

We are looking for ideas that are low-cost, high-impact, implementable and scalable — ideas that can work with existing infrastructure, materials, systems and civic processes, without disrupting the functioning of the city.

The strongest ideas will not remain on paper. A jury constituted by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will assess submissions, after which the relevant Corporations will take selected ideas forward for implementation, with proposals adapted, tweaked or restructured where necessary for feasibility. During the Bengaluru Jatre in December 2026, the submissions will be showcased to the citizens as an exhibition of ideas and elicit feedback.

What happens next?

15 NOVEMBER 2026 — Submission deadline

Submissions to be sent to: support@bengalurujatre.in

A jury constituted by the Greater Bengaluru Authority of design and brand experts will review the proposals. Selected ideas will be shared with the relevant GBA Corporations for consideration and implementation. Corporations may adapt, combine, tweak or restructure proposals based on technical, financial, operational and site-specific feasibility.

A public showcase of selected ideas during Bengaluru Jatre (Dec 4-13, 2026) will bring together the strongest proposals and demonstrate what Bengaluru could look like when its citizens and creative community are invited to design the city.

The best designers will be invited for a meeting with the Minister for Bengaluru Development to discuss their ideas and how to take it forward.

Ward SWM volunteers launched this campaign to bring all layout and independent-home residents together to report non-pickups/pickups on a daily basis. This collated data will be submitted to officials/elected representatives to demand action on a war footing.

Love nature and wondering how to turn your passion into a meaningful career? To celebrate Young Birders’ Month this November, Nature on Campus & Early Bird are hosting a webinar series designed for high school and college students. Each session features inspiring professionals across various conservation fields sharing their personal journeys and learnings, followed by a live, interactive Q&A with the audience.

*Session 3: Tech for Wildlife with Dhruvam Desai*
About the Speaker: Dhruvam Desai is the founder of Pardus Wild-Tech, a conservation technology and field ecology company working at the intersection of wildlife, technology and habitat conservation. Through Pardus’ Habitat Initiative, he works with forest departments, lodges, schools and colleges on habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, field education and nature-based learning. Pardus also develops indigenous conservation technologies that enable better wildlife research and monitoring in the field.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST
👥 Ideal for: High school & college students
💻 Platform: Online on Zoom

Event Description

A public conversation with Sundar Sarukkai about his latest book, Homo Philosophicus: Discovering the Spirit of Philosophy in Everyday Life, moderated by Ram Bhat of Hornbill Academy.

The conversation will explore everyday philosophy and ethics: how we think, make choices and live with one another at a time when AI is increasingly woven into ordinary life. Drawing on the book, it will consider what philosophical thinking offers us in understanding these changes, without assuming prior knowledge of philosophy or technology.

Presented by Hornbill Academy, this is a free public event and the format is a conversation followed by audience questions, lasting 90 minutes. This also connects to the questions behind Hornbill Academy's focus on the ethics of AI in its work, while keeping the book and the public conversation at its centre.

Speakers: 

Sundar Sarukkai

Sundar Sarukkai is a philosopher, author and educator working primarily in the philosophy of the natural and social sciences. He founded Barefoot Philosophers, an initiative that takes philosophy to children and the public. He has been Professor of Philosophy at the National Institute of Advanced Studies and Founder-Director of the Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities. His books include The Social Life of Democracy, the novels Following a Prayer and Water Days, and his latest philosophy book, Homo Philosophicus: Discovering the Spirit of Philosophy in Everyday Life.

Ram Bhat
Ram Bhat is a co-founder of Hornbill Academy and holds a PhD in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He co-founded Maraa, a collective working on arts in public spaces and the democratisation of media. His work spans media and communications, community radio and research on internet infrastructure, politics and hate speech. He has taught media and communications in India and worked with organisations on issues including misinformation, internet regulation, media ownership and access to communications. He will moderate this conversation.

About Hornbill Academy: 

Hornbill Academy is a space for social pedagogy and research, and critical thinking for social justice. Founded by Ram Bhat, Sudeesh Yezhuvath and Jayaraj Sundaresan, it attempts to make complex ideas accessible without hiding behind academic jargon. Through courses, public conversations and other learning formats, it brings people together to examine the questions shaping contemporary life. Its work on the ethics of AI uses case studies and interdisciplinary dialogue to explore AI in its social, political and ethical contexts. Hornbill connects learning to participants' lives and work, with an emphasis on research, dialogue, reflection and the practice of critical thinking.

Warm greetings from Asar! 🌱

We are excited to invite your school to Children’s Climate Day, a day dedicated to inspiring and empowering young minds toward climate action.

📍 Venue: DPS Bangalore North

📅 Date: Friday, 13th November 2026

🔗 Detailed Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1REeU0qzr44XivvUUIHi0KHGr_XSKoe16/view?usp=drive_link

Highlights of the Day

🎙️ Children’s Climate Panel: Student voices sharing perspectives on climate leadership and community engagement

🧠 Climate Quiz: An engaging competition on climate knowledge

🎵 Climate & Culture Session: An interactive, high-energy session with rapper Kali.

Student Nominations (Grades 8–12)

We invite your school to nominate:

1 student for the Children’s Climate Panel

A team of 2 students for the Climate Quiz

How to Confirm

Please confirm your school's participation along with your student nominations by 10th November 2026 by replying directly to this message or emailing:

midhili@asar.co.in

arjun@asar.co.in

Looking forward to welcoming your students for an impactful day! 🌿

Warm regards,

Team Asar

What if every campus could become a living laboratory for biodiversity research and conservation?

College and university campuses often support diverse ecosystems, from native plants and trees to birds, insects and other wildlife. Yet, these natural spaces are not always documented or monitored consistently. Citizen science offers an opportunity to change that by bringing together students, researchers, educators and local communities to observe, document and understand the biodiversity around them.

At the CitSci India Conference 2026, explore this through the theme Campus Biodiversity and Citizen Science: Building Long-term Biodiversity Monitoring Networks across Educational Institutions, convened by Ahmed Masood Khan.

The session will explore how educational institutions can move beyond individual biodiversity projects to establish long-term monitoring programmes, encourage student participation and build connected networks of campuses contributing to biodiversity research and conservation.

📅 13–14 November 2026

Join the conversation and discover how campuses can become important centres for ecological learning, scientific documentation and conservation action.

A building collapses. A pothole causes an accident. A tree falls on a moving vehicle. Such incidents have become far too common.

But when civic infrastructure fails, who is to be held accountable? And what happens to FIRs and complaints? Can victims’ families seek compensation? What can citizens do to demand action?

Join us for a conversation that brings together findings from Oorvani’s citizen-led research, a legal expert’s insights on the responsibilities of public authorities and the remedies available, and the lived experiences of a citizen group who work with people directly affected by such an incident.

Date: 13th November, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Venue: On Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XPLtnF20Tfe4uwEvZek0gQ

We hope to see you there!

Share your knowledge, skills or interests.

• Happens every Sat

• 4:00 - 5:30 PM

• Adda Space, Jayanagar
  

What can the trees tell us about Gandhi Bazaar and Basavanagudi?

In this old Bangalore neighbourhood, there is more than meets the eye. Between the bustle of the market and familiar eateries, is tucked away a fascinating story of the city’s natural and cultural history.

Walk with us through Gandhi Bazaar, and see what you can spot. This may be an old haunt or a neighbourhood you grew up in. But this time, you can let trees (and us) be your guides!

B.CLIP is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive civic leadership programme designed to build a pool of informed, capable civic leaders who can contribute to ward-level governance and drive meaningful change in Bengaluru.

The four-month intensive programme combines classroom learning with hands-on, on-ground projects in participants’ own localities. Through sessions on public policy, municipal administration, political and electoral dynamics, and other aspects of urban governance, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand civic challenges and work towards practical solutions.

B.CLIP Batch 11 admissions are now open!

If you are a passionate civic activist committed to improving citizens' lives and contributing to a better Bengaluru, this is your opportunity to step forward, learn, lead, and make a difference.

Your art. Your power. A cleaner future!

What if your superhero could turn sunshine into power or help a whole city save energy? Bring your ideas to life in the 4th Eco Comic Art Contest 2026!

🌍 Theme: Our Power, Our Planet
⚡ Explore energy reduction and renewable energy through comic art.
📅 Submit by 30 November 2026

🔗 Rules and submission details: Focus on energy reduction and renewable energy solutions
🖋️ Format: 2 or 4 A4 pages (Hand-drawn or Digital)

What You Can Create?
🔋 Your own Renewable Energy Superhero
🌞 A future powered by solar, wind & clean energy
💡 Stories that inspire everyday energy-saving actions
👩‍🎨 Learn & Seek Guidance from Experts

Teachers: share this with your students.
Students: pick up your pencils and let your imagination lead!

🏆 Exciting Rewards Await
💥 Amazon vouchers
💥 Signed comic books
💥 Certificates
📩 Submit Your Entries at :- ecocontest.ed@gmail.com | mdutt@earthday.org
📁 File Name Format: ECAC2026 – Hand Drawn/Digital – Full Name – Page 1/2/3/4

Organised by Earth Day Network India and Kantell Entertainment, with support from graphic novelist Harsho Mohan Chattoraj.

A short course with an Urban Ecology perspective

Do you wish to understand how to respond to the manifold crises in our cities? Join Building Belonging & Resilience in Cities, a short online course with a field component. 

📅 15 November–16 December, 2026
⏰ 8 online sessions on Wed (6-8PM) & Sun (11AM-1PM) 
🍃 1 field visit in various cities

What will you learn?

• To slow down and deepen awareness of the present crises of urban life and how it relates to your life and work.

• Meeting and discussing with like-minded participants from diverse backgrounds and different cities.

• Encountering grounded initiatives and theoretical perspectives rooted in values of justice and resilience that can inspire you and your work. Some of our sessions include –

  • Water conservation through traditional wisdom​ by Krishnappa, a traditional well maker and Ayushi​ Biswas, hydrogeologist from ​Biome, Bengaluru​.

  • ​Food sovereignty & entrepreneurship by Aruna Tirkey, a founder of Ajam Emba, an Adivasi restaurant in Ranchi & Anshuman Das from Food Systems Multiversity​.

  • City Planning & ​Rewilding Urban Commons by Zeenat Niazi, city planner ​and researcher, and Vijay Dhasmanna, ​a field ecologist who is rewilding Gurgaon.

  • & more

Ashwath Kattes. Have you seen them in your neighbourhood?

‘Ashwath’ is the Sanskrit word for the Peepal (Ficus religiosa) tree, and ‘Katte’ is the Kannada word for the platform built around it. To a passer-by, it might just look like a place to sit under a shady tree. But look closer and you will find elders reading the newspaper, women praying, vendors resting , neighbours chatting...
It's one of our most multifaceted public spaces--'hidden in plain sight' urban commons that has ecological, spiritual, cultural, and social value! Authors Kiran Keswani and Suresh Bhagavatula set out to understand these everyday spaces, and the result is their book, The City Beneath the Tree.

Come join me as I moderate a Round table Conversation with the authors and a wonderful circle of voices ( Ravikanth G, Chandrima Home, Pooja Ugrani, Deepa Managooli, Vena Kapoor) to explore how culture, design and socio-ecological interactions all together shape these special public spaces in Bengaluru.

When? Nov 15 (Sunday), 11 AM to 12:30 PM Where? Turning Pages, Jakkur
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
#TheCityBeneathTheTree #AshwathKatte #Bengaluru #PublicSpaces #UrbanDesign #UrbanEcology

Join us at Ragi Kana for an engaging conversation with renowned textile revivalist Dr. Hemalatha Jain, as she takes us through the rich heritage, traditions and stories woven into Karnataka's handloom textiles.

Discover the beauty of our traditional weaves, the craftsmanship behind them, and the importance of preserving our textile heritage for future generations.

✨ 10th Year Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations

📅 15th November 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ 11:00 AM onwards
📍 Ragi Kana, Sri Ramakrishna Samagra Shikshana Kendra, Gottigere, Bengaluru.

Come, celebrate Karnataka's rich textile traditions and the hands that keep them alive!

☕ Social Impact Coffee Meetup – Bengaluru Chapter
Ideas. People. Impact. 🌱

What happens when changemakers, social impact professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and passionate individuals come together over a cup of coffee?
Meaningful conversations. New connections. Ideas that can create real impact.

Exodus Social Impact Lab, in collaboration with Samāgata Foundation, is bringing the Social Impact Coffee Meetup – Bengaluru Chapter — an informal space to:

🤝 Network with changemakers
💡 Share ideas & learn from one another
🌱 Explore collaborations for social impact
🚀 Build connections for a more sustainable future

📅 24 November 2026 | Tuesday
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Samāgata Foundation, MG Road, Bengaluru

If you are working in or interested in social impact, CSR, development, education, sustainability, research, social entrepreneurship, or community development, this is an opportunity to meet people who are working towards meaningful change.

Come for the coffee. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new ideas and connections. ☕🌍

📢 Registration opens soon!
📞 7418683763

How do Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations apply to your role and the work you do?

The ESG Readiness Program, Cohort 2, helps women+ professionals connect ESG frameworks, business functions and their own roles.

Over two days, you get to explore key frameworks and disclosures, including BRSR, work with ESG information, learn through real-world examples, and gain insights from an industry practitioner. You'll also develop a practical 90-day action plan and take part in a 45-day cohort check-in to help put your learning into practice.

📅 28–29 November 2026
📍 Indian Heritage Academy, Koramangala, Bengaluru

For mid- to senior-career women+ professionals across functions.

We started as 4 people with one idea: that farmers, with a little support, could grow and protect India’s forests on their own. Today it’s 25,000+ farmers, 2 million+ trees, nearly 5 lakh acres of forest protected, 7 urban biodiversity parks, and a team of almost 200.

You’ve followed our work when there wasn't much to see and encourage and supported us through the years and we’d love to thank you in person!

Come eat a forest-inspired meal, watch a street play, hear farmers tell their stories, and help us make something for our farms and forests.

Bengaluru | Thu, 3 Dec | 3–7 PM | Bangalore International Centre

(Photo exhibition open from Wed, 2 Dec, 12 PM. Just drop in)

We’d really, really love to see you there!

HSR Citizen Forum invites you to UDHVAASANA — a respectful way to recycle old religious photos, frames, idols and pooja materials.

EVENT - Drop-off for public:

24/10/26 (Saturday) | 8:00 - 10:00 AM ONLY

Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Sec 7, HSR Layout, Bengaluru

Volunteering:

24/10/26 (Sat) - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

26-30/10/26 (Mon-Fri) - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Venue: Same Temple, Sec 7

Website: hsrcitizenforum.in | @hsrcitizenforum

India is building cities at breakneck speed. Is the planning keeping up?

From crowded commutes to rising rents, urban growth is testing every system we have. The answer will depend on better planning and stronger governance.

Join ISPP for our webinar “Can Indian Cities Keep Up With India’s Growth?” and hear from leading voices in urban policy and planning.

📅 21 November | 🕒 3:00 PM | 💻 Zoom

From the urban, to a plantation, and finally to a rainforest: how do creatures live, adapt, and what parties start after sundown?

With short films from RoundGlass Sustain - conservation media non-profit - and the filmmaker and ecologist behind them, spend an evening hanging out with the inhabitants of the dark, and beyond.

📅 6.30pm, 28th Nov, Saturday

📍Treehouse, Indiranagar

🎟️ Rs. 100 committment fee

This Rajyotsava, let’s get to know Karnataka through the nature that surrounds us.

This Karnataka Rajyotsava, we’re bringing a new way to experience Cubbon Park — through a guided nature walk conducted in Kannada, where familiar trees, birds and little details of the landscape become stories waiting to be discovered.

And this is just the beginning!

Starting November 1, Kannada Nature Walks will be conducted every Sunday. Explore nature in a language that feels like home.

📍 Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
📅 Sunday, 1 November
🕢 7:30–9:00 AM
🗣️ Conducted in Kannada

📲 Register now and join us for the first walk!

Sunday | 8-9am

Meeting point: Banyan Tree at entrance to Krishnappa Garden, CV Raman Nagar

Please bring reusable gloves. Garbage bags will be provided.

Azim Premji University invites volunteers to join the Planetary Boundaries of Life Festival, from 1-15 February 2027 at our Bengaluru campus.

We welcome young people who are curious about the environment and keen to learn and contribute.

Apply by 20 November 2026.

This call is open to external participants only. Azim Premji University students are not eligible.