| Event | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Mangrove Walk (Gorai) | Gorai Mangrove Park | Explore Mumbai’s first dedicated mangrove forest park (8 hectares). Features a 740m boardwalk, bird-watching towers, and a nature interpretation centre. Focus on mangrove ecology and conservation. |
| Twilight Trail (Aarey) | Aarey Forest | Evening walk in Mumbai’s “green lungs.” Experience biodiversity at dusk—frogs, fungi, butterflies, and cultural history of Aarey. Beginner-friendly, family-friendly eco-tour. |
| Nature Trail (Karnala) | Karnala Bird Sanctuary | Home to 220+ bird species including Paradise Flycatcher and Malabar Whistling Thrush. Trails around Karnala Fort also feature langurs, wild boars, and reptiles. Great for birdwatchers and trekkers. |
| Bird for Beginners (MNP) | Maharashtra Nature Park | Introductory birdwatching sessions led by experts. Covers basics of ornithology, bird identification, and field techniques. Suitable for families and students. |
| Tree Walk (Aarey) | Aarey Colony | Morning walk focusing on tree species—teakwood, Bombax ceiba, Gliricidia. Learn ecological roles and cultural stories of trees. Guided by Naturalist Explorers. |
| Migrant Bird Watching (TS Chanakya) | Navi Mumbai wetlands | Spot migratory wetland birds: flamingos, painted storks, gulls, plovers, marsh harriers. Easy 2–3 km walk organized by BNHS. |
| Seedball Making Workshop (MNP) | Maharashtra Nature Park | Learn ancient Japanese “Tsuchi Dango” technique. Make seedballs with clay, compost, and native seeds (Neem, Cassia fistula, Bakul). Used for reforestation and biodiversity restoration. |
| Bat Walk (Borivali & other sites) | Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali) | Guided night walk to observe fruit bats and insectivorous bats. Includes ecological role of bats in pollination and pest control. Family-friendly. |
| Mushroom Mastery Workshop (MNP) | Maharashtra Nature Park | Hands-on session on mushroom cultivation. Participants set up kits, learn substrates, and explore stages of growth. Beginner-friendly, eco-food focus. |
| Nature Trail (Goregaon Film City & CEC) | BNHS Conservation Education Centre | Trails through hidden green sanctuaries near Film City. Spot wildflowers, moss, fungi, butterflies, and even leopard pugmarks. Beginner-friendly guided tours. |
| Nature Trail (Thane) | Thane hills & forests | Scenic trails around lakes, forts, and waterfalls. Popular routes include Manpada trail and Tikujiniwadi trek. Great for family hikes. |
| Kitchen Gardening Workshop (Oshiwara) | Oshiwara | Learn to grow herbs, vegetables, and microgreens at home. Covers soil preparation, composting, and organic practices. Beginner-friendly urban gardening. |
🗓 April 2026 – Naturalist Explorers Events
| Week | Saturday Events | Sunday Events |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Apr 4–5) |
Apr 4 – Mangrove Walk (Gorai, 7:30 am) – Twilight Trail (Aarey, 3:30 pm) |
Apr 5 – Bat Walk (Borivali, 7:30 am) – Nature Trail (Goregaon Film City, 7:30 am) |
| Week 2 (Apr 11–12) |
Apr 11 – Nature Trail (Thane, 7:30 am) – Bird for Beginners (MNP, 7:30 am) |
Apr 12 – Mushroom Mastery Workshop (MNP, 9:30 am) – Nature Trail (Goregaon CEC, 7:30 am) |
| Week 3 (Apr 18–19) |
Apr 18 – Tree Walk (Aarey, 7:30 am) – Migrant Bird Watching (TS Chanakya, 7:30 am) |
Apr 19 – Kitchen Gardening (Oshiwara, 9:30 am) – Bird for Beginners (MNP, 7:30 am) |
| Week 4 (Apr 25–26) |
Apr 25 – Seedball Making Workshop (MNP, 9:30 am) – Bat Walk (3:00 pm) |
Apr 26 – Mangrove Walk (Gorai, 7:30 am) – Nature Trail (Thane, 7:30 am) |
🌟 Special Events (midweek)
- Apr 2 — A day out in the Zoo (9:30 am)
- Apr 3 — Twilight Trail at Aarey (3:30 pm)
- Apr 14 — Nature Trail at Karnala (7:30 am)
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Events | |||
| 02-04-2026 | A day out in the Zoo | 9:30 am | Zoo |
| 03-04-2026 | Twilight Trail | 3:30 pm | Aarey |
| 14-04-2026 | Nature Trail | 7:30 am | Karnala |
| Saturdays | |||
| 04-04-2026 | Mangrove Walk | 7:30 am | Gorai |
| 04-04-2026 | Twilight Trail | 3:30 pm | Aarey |
| 11-04-2026 | Nature Trail | 7:30 am | Thane |
| 11-04-2026 | Bird for Beginners | 7:30 am | MNP |
| 18-04-2026 | Tree Walk | 7:30 am | Aarey |
| 18-04-2026 | Migrant Bird Watching | 7:30 am | TS Chanakya |
| 25-04-2026 | Seedball Making Workshop | 9:30 am | MNP |
| 25-04-2026 | Bat Walk | 3:00 pm | — |
| Sundays | |||
| 05-04-2026 | Bat Walk | 7:30 am | Borivali |
| 05-04-2026 | Nature Trail | 7:30 am | Goregaon Film City |
| 12-04-2026 | Mushroom Mastery Workshop | 9:30 am | MNP |
| 12-04-2026 | Nature Trail | 7:30 am | Goregaon CEC |
| 19-04-2026 | Kitchen Gardening | 9:30 am | Oshiwara |
| 19-04-2026 | Bird for Beginners | 7:30 am | MNP |
| 26-04-2026 | Mangrove Walk | 7:30 am | Gorai |
| 26-04-2026 | Nature Trail | 7:30 am | Thane |