If you are based in Noida, then you must be aware of Botanical Garden of Indian Republic. They may be able to help you better. Regards Pankaj
On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Bharti Batra <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > We are coming up with a play school in Noida, keeping explore and learn from > nature at its core. We would like to draw some ideas on the following: > > - Creating natural habitat for birds, > > - Creating natural habitat for butterflies, > > - What plants to use in Walkways/pathways? > > - Can you recommend some flowering plants that are conducive for water, soil > and heat conditions of Noida? > > - Shall we create a nesting space for barn owl? Will this be good for > children? > > - Are there any plants that keep mosquitoes away? We have a big sewage > treatment plant across the road with thick green growth. Evenings, we want to > use this premise as an activity center which will have a few outdoor > activities in amphitheater. > > - Any ideas that you have and find good for young children are welcomed. > > Pls do let me know how can we make this space more interesting and abundant > with nature. > > Regards, > Bharti > www.prakriti.org.in > > > > > > > -- *********************************************** "TAXONOMISTS GETTING EXTINCT AND SPECIES DATA DEFICIENT !!" Pankaj Kumar Ph.D. (Orchidaceae) Research Associate Greater Kailash Sacred Landscape Project Department of Habitat Ecology Wildlife Institute of India Post Box # 18 Dehradun - 248001, India
