Reading the Signs with Anirudh Chaoji
Schedule
Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC+05:30Location
Travancore Palace | New Delhi, DL
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Time: Morning (9 am - 11 am)
Location: Travancore Palace, Delhi
Slow Down. Look Closer. Notice More.
Nature is constantly speaking to us — through a broken twig, a faint bird call, butterflies fluttering between flowers, or even the smallest insects hidden in plain sight. Yet, in our hurried lives, we often miss these subtle stories.
Reading the Signs is an immersive outdoor session designed to help you tune into these quiet narratives of the natural world.
Led by Anirudh Chaoji, wildlife educator and Director of Ran Mangli Foundation, this guided walk invites participants to observe, interpret, and appreciate the often-overlooked details of nature — even within familiar parks and gardens.
About the Facilitator
Anirudh Chaoji is a seasoned wildlife educator and conservation practitioner with over 18 years of experience in eco-tourism and protected area management.
- Founder of Pugmarks Eco Tours Pvt Ltd
- Former Ecologist at Melghat Tiger Reserve
- Former Chief Naturalist at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Director, Ran Mangli Foundation
- Member, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
- Executive Committee Member, Responsible Tourism Society of India
His work bridges conservation science with community engagement, firmly rooted in the belief that conservation succeeds only when local communities are involved.
What to Expect
This beginner-friendly walk will focus on:
- 🌿 Observing without disturbing nature
- 🐾 Noticing subtle signs — insects, bird calls, interactions
- 🦋 Understanding that even the smallest life forms matter
- 📝 Learning to document observations meaningfully
- 💬 Interactive discussions and debriefing
What to bring?
- Binoculars (if available)
- A camera or a mobile phone with a decent camera
- Notebook & pen
- Water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cap/hat
What You Will Gain
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Develop sharper observation skills
- Learn to interpret subtle ecological signs
- Discover how much they miss on casual walks
- Build a deeper appreciation for everyday nature
You’ll never walk through a park the same way again.
Where is it happening?
Travancore Palace, Travancore Palace, Shrimant Madhav Rao Scindia Marg, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, IndiaUSD 0.00
