Activities of Nature Clubs 

Nature trails form an important activity in the nature camps organised by the forest department. In this, participants are taken into the forests after proper in-house briefing of do's and don'ts in the forests. These guided tours or nature trails enable the children and laymen to see and study the green splendor of Kerala. Nature photography is another way of appreciating nature's beauty and wonders. Kerala forests are an inexhaustible gold mine for nature photographers. Different levels of biological diversity can be experienced in the forests. The habitats from wet tropical to dry deciduous swamp to high altitude grassland… the possibilities are immense. 

Diversity of life forms inside the forests is demonstrated through bird and butterfly watching, This also enables one to sustain the spirit of conservation. " … In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, we will understand only what we are taught…" (Baba Dioum) 

VANA DARSHAN

Vana Darshan is a scheme of the Forest Department to encourage the public to appreciate the fact that man is an integral part of nature and cannot exist divorced from it. To make this happen, he should be able to meaningfully interact with the forests, which are a part of his surroundings.

The object of the scheme is to enlist public involvement and co-operation in nature conservation efforts and popularise nature education to help they appreciate the importance of conservation in relation to human betterment, to kindle human interest in out biological diversity and its importance, to enrich visitor experience, to make available educational materials, and to collaborate with sister organisations in conservation planning and execution.

The Forest Department arranges treks and camps in several areas within our forests for various target groups. Family camps for nature education are also arranged.