Nature Welfare Foundation • Chhattisgarh

14/02/2026

Celebrating Wings & Wonder! 🌿

As part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, Nature Welfare Foundation, in collaboration with students of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, hosted an engaging bird walk across the university campus.

With curious eyes and keen ears, enthusiastic students explored and celebrated the rich avian diversity around the campus, turning learning into a truly vibrant outdoor experience.

Highlights:
👥 52 enthusiastic students
🚶‍♂️ 4.2 km of exploration
🐦 80+ bird species recorded

Because every walk can become a lesson in nature! 🌏💚

12/02/2026

Campus Bird Count 2026 🐦🌿

Join us for a student-led bird walk as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count and celebrate the amazing avian diversity around us!

📅 14 February 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM
📍 Kali Mandir Pond, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)

✨ Open for all
✨ No registration fees
✨ E-certificate for participants

Bring your curiosity, binoculars (if you have them), and your love for nature. Let’s count birds and contribute to citizen science together!

02/02/2026

विश्व आर्द्रभूमि दिवस 2026 के अवसर पर जागरूकता कार्यक्रम का आयोजन

आज दिनांक 02 फरवरी 2026 को विश्व आर्द्रभूमि दिवस (World Wetlands Day) के अवसर पर नेचर वेलफेयर फाउंडेशन (NWF) द्वारा गुरु घासीदास केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में बर्ड वॉचिंग, वेटलैंड जागरूकता कार्यक्रम एवं पौधारोपण का सफल आयोजन किया गया।

कार्यक्रम के दौरान विद्यार्थियों को आर्द्रभूमियों (Wetlands) के पारिस्थितिक, जैविक एवं पर्यावरणीय महत्व के बारे में विस्तृत जानकारी प्रदान की गई। साथ ही, विभिन्न स्थानीय एवं प्रवासी पक्षी प्रजातियों की पहचान, उनके व्यवहार तथा जैव विविधता संरक्षण में उनकी भूमिका पर प्रकाश डाला गया।

इस जागरूकता कार्यक्रम में विश्वविद्यालय के लगभग 50 छात्र-छात्राओं ने उत्साहपूर्वक सहभागिता की और पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त की। कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य युवाओं में प्रकृति संरक्षण, जैव विविधता संवर्धन एवं सतत विकास के प्रति चेतना विकसित करना रहा।

11/01/2026

A meaningful morning at Chicha Wetland, Durg filled with birds, teamwork, and responsibility towards nature. Along with documenting more than 25+ species of waterbirds (60+ total bird species), our volunteers collectively removed more than 12 kg of plastic waste, helping restore the wetland ecosystem. ♻️🌏

Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Raju Verma for his guidance as a bird expert who shared his knowledge and experience with the young minds. A big thanks to Mr. Indeevar Shukla, National Co-Convener-SFD for his constant support and encouragement throughout the event.
Special appreciation to Mr. Dushyant Sahu and Mr. Dinesh Manhare for their active involvement and on-ground coordination, which made the cleanliness drive impactful and successful.

Grateful to every participant who showed up early, contributed sincerely, and proved that small actions create big change. 💚🦢

Together, we count birds. Together, we protect wetlands.

09/01/2026

🌿 Be a part of Asia’s largest citizen science movement! 🦆

We invite all nature lovers, birders, students, and volunteers to join us for the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 at Chicha Wetland, Durg.
Let’s count birds, clean our wetland, and contribute to conserving our precious ecosystems, guided by birding expert Mr. Raju Verma.

📅 11 January 2026
⏰ 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM
📍 Chicha Wetland, Durg

Bring your binoculars, curiosity, and commitment to nature!
📲 Scan the QR code for location & details.

Together, every count matters. Every action counts. 💙🐦

12/12/2025

A Historic Milestone for Chhattisgarh!

We are proud to share that Kopra Jalashay has officially been declared Chhattisgarh’s First Ramsar Site and India’s 96th Ramsar Site! 🕊️💧

✨ This recognition highlights the immense ecological value, rich biodiversity, and critical wetland functions of Kopra Jalashay which is home to more than 20,000 waterbirds and 149+ species, including Grebes, Pochards, Herons, Storks, Jacanas, Lapwings, and many more.

✨ This achievement marks a major step forward in wetland conservation and strengthens our commitment to protecting habitats that support both wildlife and local communities.

Let’s celebrate this moment and continue working together for a greener, sustainable future! 🌎💚

17/11/2025

Tribute to the 'Mother' who was born in rural Karnataka, she spent decades turning a barren 4 km stretch into 300+ banyan trees, walking miles every day to water and protect each sapling. Long before "sustainability" became a word, she was quietly practising it with her hands, her grit, and her whole life.
Her work earned her the Padma Shri, a place in the BBC's 100 Most Influential Women, an Honorary Doctorate, global recognition, and an identity- Mother of Trees, that was the most precious achievement for her yet she always said she was "just doing her duty to the earth."

Her legacy isn't just environmental.
It's a reminder that ordinary people can leave extraordinary footprints if they decide to nurture, not consume.

20/10/2025

May the gleam of diyas enlighten your spirit and vanquish darkness from your life. Wish you and your entire family a very happy Diwali! 🪔✨🎆🌳

02/10/2025

🌍✨ Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall — a true pioneer who taught the world compassion for all living beings and hope for our planet. Her legacy continues to inspire us to protect nature and believe that every small action makes a difference. 🐒💚

24/08/2025

18/07/2025

🌿📸 A Memorable Morning at Tola Ghat – Hareli Bird Count 2025! 🐦✨

What a beautiful and enriching start to the day! The serene banks of Kharun river at Tola Ghat, Patan (Durg) came alive this morning with bird calls, binoculars, and the excitement of fellow nature lovers.

Under the guidance of expert Mr. Raju Verma (), participants observed and identified a wide variety of bird species, including the elegant Asian Openbill Stork, all while learning about their nesting, breeding and natural behavior.
This event, organized under the Hareli Bird Festival in collaboration with Nature Welfare Foundation and Students for Development, Durg brought together a beautiful blend of learning, celebration, and conservation.
Huge thanks to the scholars and students of MGUVV, Durg who joined hands to make this event a success. 🌳🕊️