Dear Friends, Thank you all for the overwhelming response for the "Be A Scientist for A Day" programmes for the months of January to June. The programme is aimed at generating awareness about scientific research and to give hands on experience about field research methodologies for various aspects of biodiversity.
The day surveys include those of plants, insects, birds, light trap studies for nocturnal insects and evening survey is for herpetofauna. The dates for the months of July and August, 2011 are as follows: Venue: Conservation Education Centre (CEC), Mumbai General A. K. Vaidya Marg, Near Film city, Goregaon (East). Mumbai: 400065. Survey Schedule: 1. Theme: Plants Dates: 17 July, 14 August Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Age Limit: 14 years and above Programme Fee: Rs. 250/- per head per survey Seats Available: 5 seats each 2. Theme: Insects Dates: 28 August Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Age Limit: 14 years and above Programme Fee: Rs. 250/- per head per survey Seats Available: 5 seats each 3. Theme: Light trap studies Date: 27- 28 August Time: 6:30 p.m. (Day I) to 6:30 a.m. (Day II) Age Limit: 18 years and above Programme Fee: Rs. 500/- per head per survey Seats Available: 10 seats 4.Theme: Reptiles and Amphibians Date: 17 July, 31 August Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Age Limit: 14 years and above Programme Fee: Rs. 250/- per head per survey Seats Available: 5 seats 5. Theme: Birds Date: 30 July, 15 August Time: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Age Limit: 14 years and above Programme Fee: Rs. 250/- per head per survey Seats Available: 5 seats For Registration Contact: Mr. Kaustubh Bhagat, Education Officer at 9594929107/ 9594953425 Regards, Kaustubh Bhagat Education Officer -- * Conservation Education Centre* Near Filmcity, Filmcity road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai - 400065,Maharashtra, India. *Mobile: 9594929107/ 9594953425 / 9323738622 (Weekdays 10am to 5pm)* Visit* us:* <http://cecbnhs.wetpaint.com/> *Check new events:<http://cecbnhs.wetpaint.com/page/Up+coming+Events> * * * *** <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1222421918> <http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Profile?rl=mp&uid=3965938760375980959> * <http://groups.google.com/group/cecbnhsfriends?hl=en>* <http://twitter.com/cecbnhs> * <http://hi5.com/friend/profile/displayProfile.do?userid=519224745>* * ** <http://bumanagement.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_9Yb2SA4qH1ICKby> *Photos: <https://picasaweb.google.com/cecbnhs/JungleCampsSeniorApril#>* -- Enjoy

