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Green Tip of the Week - 8

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Green Tip of the Week - 7

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All about butterflies

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Butterflies the lovely and graceful insects provide economic and ecological benefits to the human society. Having multi hued colors on their wings, they enhance the earth’s beauty incontestably, and add immense aesthetic value to the ambient environment. They accomplish pollination, a key stone ecological process in natural sustainability throughout the world. Being development on vegetation on both as adults and larvae, they involve themselves in complex feeding relationships with green plants. As adults they require a succession of adequate nectar resources. Nectar provides energy for flight, which is vital to find makes and to disperse the species. As larvae, butterflies are typically host specific and often show a “Botanical instinct” in that closely related butterfly species choose closely related plants. As such butterflies provide the best rapid indicators of habit quality and also they are the sensitive indicators of climatic change. An estimated 20,000 - 25,000 species of b...

Green Tip of the Week - 6

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If you are trying to choose between two products, pick the one with the least packaging.

Green Tip of the Week - 5

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Carpool if you find it difficult to walk or bike, use public transport instead. Every car off the road makes a difference.

World Migratory Bird Day

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World Migratory Bird Day is a two-day event annually held on the second weekend of May to highlight the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats. The United Nations is one of the many organizations that support this global awareness campaign. In 2018 it will be celebrated on 12th and 13th May.

Green Tip of the Week - 4

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Got a leaky toilet? you might just be wasting 200 gallons (757 Liters) of water a day.

Bird Watching Tips - Part 2

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Tip1 You need a to partner with guide for your area. Take a bird book with you. Tip 2 You need a binocular to see the birds. The best birders have powerful binoculars - even though they can identify a bird 100 yards away by its silhouette. Tip 3 You need to know what to expect in your area. Tip 4 You need to be able to find the birds. To do this, you should learn about the habitat each species of bird prefers. Tip 5 Join a group of other birders. Birders are very friendly and helpful. They are always willing to share their knowledge. We were all beginners once. Bird Watching Practices A bird-watcher and his or her binoculars are practically a cliche. But that's true for a reason. There are few things better suited for this hobby in which participants are trying to get a close look at a subject that tends to be elusive and hard to approach. Binoculars come in a range of sizes, styles and levels of quality. Because they are so important, it's best to purch...

Green Tip of the Week - 3

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Combine your errands - hit the post office, grocery store and shoe repair place in one trip. it will save your gas and time.

Find your City Solace

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Surviving in the city means that you can feel like you are stuck in a concrete jungle far away from nature and wilderness. But actually many cities have natural getaways or places you can enjoy without having to go too far from home. These hiddhideaways offer leisure chances that will take you far away from the sounds, smells and sights of the city - but are within a short driving distance. Learn about some of our favorite urban escapes for recreation and how to discover your own. Plan a day trip If you plan to get away for a day, your destination should not be within 1 or 2 hours drive. A little research can help minimize travel and hassles while take full advantage of time for fun. Pack a lunch so you don't have to leave your wild spot. How often do you get to picnic outdoors?  Your pet may enjoy the escape too but check park rules ahead of time to be sure your pet is is allowed inside.  Bring binoculars to help you further appreciate views and spot wildlife....

Green Tip of the Week - 2

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Leave your car at home. If you can stay off the road just two days a week, you will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1590 pounds 9 721 kilograms) per year.

Earth Day

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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. We here at Sricity Nature Society believe that Every single individual matters. Every single effort matters. So we are glad to share some simple ways to help you go green, protect the earth, save money and make every day Earth Day. You can make a difference! Join Earth Day Network’s campaign to End Plastic Pollution . Join a local group to cleanup parks rivers or beaches. Use environmentally-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products. Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs with efficient CFLs or LEDs. Carpool, ride your bike, use public transportation or drive an electric or hybrid car. Reduce your carbon footprint by one pound for every mile you do not drive. Keep your tires properly inflated and get be...

Nature Walking Tips

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A walk in nature can offer you the small amount of nature you need to refresh your spirit. See nature walks as a time for reflection or a unplanned step to learn more about wildlife, all in all make the most of your stroll into wilderness. Walk your way to Sanity Does a frenzied life leave you unfocused or restless? Nature walks are a amazing way to soothe your mind and release the stress. The best way to revel in nature walks is to take your own time. An best pace lets you appreciate nature’s serenity and delicate gifts besides getting a workout. Walking in the woods can truly increase your  capacity to focus and concentrate. Tips to turn out the Noise Listen closely to birds and insects, the wind moving past different leaves, and the sounds of earth underfoot. Go alone or remain silent. Talking makes it difficult to tune in to nature.  Draw all your senses to one thing – a tree, a flower, a rock. Pay attention to how it looks, smells and feels.  Teachin...

Green Tip of the Week - 1

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Pay attention to how you use water. the little things can make a big difference. very time you turn off the water while your brushing your teeth, you are doing something good.

Green Tip of the Week

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Going green is easier than you think. There are little things you can do every day to help reduce greenhouse gases and make a less harmful impact on the environment. Taking care of the Earth is not just a responsibility — it’s a privilege.

Lets Make April Cool

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The idea is to turn foolery on its head. Instead of sharing photos and images about April Fools day on social networking sites. Let's plant trees and send in your image along with your beautiful contribution to Mother Earth at contact@sricitynaturesociety.org . We will be glad to publish them on our Facebook Page. You don't have to be in SriCity to take part in this ‘April Cool Month’ Event. Here’s how trees make a difference: Trees improve air quality by creating oxygen. They also collect carbon, balancing harmful byproducts of fossil-fuel burning. They minimize the effects of sun and wind, and they clean the air by catching dust, pollen and other impurities. Planted in the right places around buildings, trees can considerably reduce air-conditioning costs.  Trees increase property value. Trees generate jobs and contribute raw materials for buildings, newspapers, books, etc. They are renewable, biodegradable and recyclable. They offer shelter and food for wildl...

Ubbalamadagu Waterfalls Trekking - 11 March 2018

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World Water Day - 22nd March

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The World Water day, observed every year March 22, is a day about focusing attention on the importance of water and the need to preserve it. It is a day that reminds everyone about not wasting one of the most important elements that sustains life on the planet. Today, 2.1 billion people live without safe drinking water at home; affecting health, education and livelihoods around the world. The main reason being damaged ecosystems affect the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption. Take action Wherever you are and whatever you do on March 22, make it about nature and water.

Amazing Water Facts

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Less than 1% of the water supply on earth can be used as drinking water.  About 6,800 gallons (25,700 liters) of water is required to grow a day's food for a family of four. A person can live about a month without food, but only about a week without water. If a human does not absorb enough water dehydration is the result. Most of the earth's surface water is permanently frozen or salty. If all the world's water were fit into a gallon jug , the fresh water available for us to use would equal only about one tablespoon When water contains a lot of calcium and magnesium, it is called hard water. Hard water is not suited for all purposes water is normally used for. An acre of corn will give off 4,000 gallons (15,000 liters) of water per day in evaporation. A small drip from a faucet can waste as much as 34 gallons or 128 liters of water a day. Of all the water on earth, only 2.5% is fresh water. Fresh water is either groundwater (0,5%), or readily accessible wa...

International Day of Forests - 21st March

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A Forest is not just the trees, once lost, no amount of trees planting will bring it back. Trees are incredible. They can live for thousands of years and grow hundreds of metres tall. There is not a species on the planet that doesn’t owe its existence to them. This day we wish to raise awareness of the importance of all types of woodlands and trees. We can do our bit by making our cities greener and healthier place.