Madras Naturalists' Society

Madras Naturalists' Society A Monthly meeting is held on the Second Sunday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at Damodar Gardens, KFI School Besant Avenue.

Madras Naturalists' Society - Madras Day 2026Join us as we explore and observe the fascinating world of butterflies—deli...
07/08/2026

Madras Naturalists' Society - Madras Day 2026

Join us as we explore and observe the fascinating world of butterflies—delicate, elusive, full of life.

Registration open for butterfly walk

🎟️ Limited slots available

📍 Scan the QR code or click the registration link in below
https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

We look forward to seeing you there!

MNS is delighted to announce a series of public walks in celebration of Madras Day. Come and explore the habitats of yo...
02/08/2026

MNS is delighted to announce a series of public walks in celebration of Madras Day.

Come and explore the habitats of your neighbourhoods and discover little wonders hiding in plain sight.

We will be sharing registration links closer to the dates of each walk. First walk registrations will open on 7th August. Please keep an eye out for our walk posters!

Madras Day


MNS is delighted to announce a series of walks in celebration of Madras Day. Come and explore the habitats of your neig...
01/08/2026

MNS is delighted to announce a series of walks in celebration of Madras Day. Come and explore the habitats of your neighbourhoods and discover little wonders hiding in plain sight. We will be opening registrations closer to the dates of each walk. Please keep an eye out for our walk posters. Madras Day

It’s happening on Sunday 19th July. Please be there.Entry is Free but Registration mandatory
16/07/2026

It’s happening on Sunday 19th July. Please be there.
Entry is Free but Registration mandatory

One Step sparks a Lifetime of Discovery Turtle Walker finally screens in Chennai! Made possible by the support and effor...
22/04/2026

One Step sparks a Lifetime of Discovery

Turtle Walker finally screens in Chennai! Made possible by the support and efforts of the Madras Naturalists' Society and The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, we invite you to a special screening of this wonderfully inspiring film about Satish Bhaskar.

🗓️ Saturday, 2nd May 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM (Show 1)
⏰ 10:30 - 11:00 AM: audience interaction with sea turtle researcher and marine conservationist, Adhith Swaminathan.
⏰ 11:00 AM (Show 2)

📍The Tides by the Beach, Neelankarai, Chennai
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RajEyXHFWLJpKi8n8?g_st=ic

🎫 Free entry
Limited seating available Please register for your selected show time to confirm your attendance👇🏽
https://forms.gle/D34BEpo133Bw5oR59

About the film
Turtle Walker is a critically acclaimed documentary that
illuminates the extraordinary life of marine conservationist Satish Bhaskar, famously
known as India’s “Sea Turtle Man.” During the late 1970s,
Bhaskar set out to walk the entire coast of the country. For almost 2 decades he marooned himself on islands, covering 4000+ kilometres all alone on foot. His discovery and meticulous documentation of sea turtle nesting sites laid
the foundation for their protection across India.

Directed & produced by Taira Malaney, Executive Produced by James Reed (My Octopus Teacher) and co-produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby as well as Oscar nominated HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, Turtle Walker premiered at DOC NYC in 2024 and has screened at over 70 international film festivals, winning multiple awards.

We are now bringing this powerful film back home to Indian audiences through special community and educational screenings.

❤️🐢Team Turtle Walker

MNS is proud to announce that our Project to create a People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) for Sirudavoor Village has co...
23/03/2026

MNS is proud to announce that our Project to create a People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) for Sirudavoor Village has concluded. Our President, Mr Sudhakar and Secretary Mr Vijaykumar officially handed over the PBR to Ms. Mita Banerjee, IFS, PCCF and Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board.

Our members collaborated with the members of the Sirudavoor community along with members of Palluyir Trust, to complete the data collection and documentation required for this project.

The PBR is a comprehensive and extensive, community-driven document and records local biological resources, including flora, fauna, microorganisms, and associated traditional knowledge. It has been mandated by the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The PBR serves as a baseline database for conservation and sustainability of sensitive eco systems.

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