The monsoon brings rains nearly everyday in and around the forest reserve, so most of the resorts are functioning at lower capacities at this time. Amid intermittent drizzles, Jim’s Jungle Retreat hosted members of the community – young and old – to a ‘day-spend’ at the retreat.
Members of our senior naturalist-led The Rainbow Group were invited as were forest officials and students. Between the ages of eight to 75, participants were seen sipping cups of juice and tea as they introduced themselves during the orientation. After short and informative speeches on the subjects of tiger conservation and Jim Corbett’s role by senior naturalist Rajesh Bhatt and Dr. SM Tandon, the day was starting to look bright.
The walk was followed by presentations about the life of Jim Corbett, briefing us about his accomplishments not just as a hunter, but as a conservationist and champion of the Kumaon area!
Overall, it was a great day celebrated in the spirit of Jim Corbett’s tireless activities in his beloved home.
Happy Birthday Mr. Corbett!
Members of our senior naturalist-led The Rainbow Group were invited as were forest officials and students. Between the ages of eight to 75, participants were seen sipping cups of juice and tea as they introduced themselves during the orientation. After short and informative speeches on the subjects of tiger conservation and Jim Corbett’s role by senior naturalist Rajesh Bhatt and Dr. SM Tandon, the day was starting to look bright.
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| Walkabout talk, photo credit: Eshaan Trivedi |
A walk-around the premises of JJR was conducted by Rajesh Bhatt, who pointed out to the young naturalists, how in small, everyday steps one can take forward the great efforts of Jim Corbett and other stalwarts about conservation in this region.
The walk was followed by presentations about the life of Jim Corbett, briefing us about his accomplishments not just as a hunter, but as a conservationist and champion of the Kumaon area!
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| Presentation at the lounge, photo credit: Eshaan Trivedi |
Over lunch, the chatter made the cafeteria at JJR come to life. People from the city were getting to know naturalists from the forest. Children were in undisturbed conversations with professors, writers and forest officials from the forest department.
Overall, it was a great day celebrated in the spirit of Jim Corbett’s tireless activities in his beloved home.
Happy Birthday Mr. Corbett!
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