EcoVita Foundation

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We're excited to be organising a "Great Backyard Bird Count 2026" bird walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary 🐦✨If you love birds,...
12/02/2026

We're excited to be organising a "Great Backyard Bird Count 2026" bird walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary 🐦✨

If you love birds, wetlands, or just the outdoors — come join us!
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Our mountain project in Nailbagi had to be wrapped up due to shortage of funds and the lack of a base site, but our work...
27/09/2025

Our mountain project in Nailbagi had to be wrapped up due to shortage of funds and the lack of a base site, but our work in the region gave way to an opportunity of making a regenerative design for a 5 acre apple orchard located in the phalpatti belt on the Chamba-Mussoorie road. The land is located on the Kaudia reserve forest trail which is frequented by many tourists and safari cars. The design included: water plan, earthworks plan, planting plan, access/pathways, soil regeneration plan, food systems (gardens, poly orchards, wild zones, etc), animal systems, fencing, waste management, disaster management, and more. We feel grateful for this opportunity to work in such an incredible location at 2,000m in the Himalayas. Will share more on how we approached the design in later posts.

We recently hosted two biodiversity awareness sessions at Mount St. Mary’s School—our biggest audience yet! To be honest...
23/09/2025

We recently hosted two biodiversity awareness sessions at Mount St. Mary’s School—our biggest audience yet! To be honest, the nerves were real, but we quickly settled in as we spoke about a topic so close to our hearts.

We talked to both junior and senior students about the incredible biodiversity on their very own campus, from birds to butterflies to spiders. The students were fascinated—and even shocked—to learn about the variety of life right outside their classrooms.

What made the sessions truly engaging were the interactive polls. We asked questions like, “”How many different insects do you think live on campus?”” The excitement was palpable as students saw images of the amazing species they share their school with.

It’s a privilege to connect with such a large and enthusiastic audience at once. These sessions were part of our year-long biodiversity project with the school, and we can’t wait to share more about our work there. A big thank you to for covering the event for us. 🌻🍀

Recently, we had the opportunity of attending Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM), a conference hosted by the Ind...
22/09/2025

Recently, we had the opportunity of attending Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM), a conference hosted by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM). The event brought together sector leaders to reimagine how we build and lead social purpose organizations.

We were particularly engaged by the insightful panel discussions and a masterclass that provided a deep dive into the most pressing issues facing the social sector today. The topics included:

Middle Matters: Developing the Leaders Who Hold It All Together: Highlighting the critical role of middle management in driving and sustaining organizational change.

Power, Partnership, and Philanthropy: Exploring what truly works in trust-based giving and building equitable relationships.

Methodologies for Studying the Long-Term Impact of Nonprofits: A deep dive into innovative approaches for measuring lasting change beyond conventional metrics.

The day concluded with a powerful masterclass on the essential building blocks of strong organizations in the social sector. It was a day of rich dialogue, collective learning, and powerful insights that will undoubtedly help us in our work.

Our initial sessions at Cambridge focused on building a foundational understanding of systems thinking, climate, topogra...
17/09/2025

Our initial sessions at Cambridge focused on building a foundational understanding of systems thinking, climate, topography, water, and soil. We quickly realized that young students follow very strict timelines and are quite pressured by their schoolwork, so it’s not possible to hold their attention with just theory.

With that in mind, each of our sessions was carefully designed with practical activities that helped the students grasp concepts holistically. Our activities included a web of life exercise, a campus pattern walk, climate data collection for their school, marking features on a topography model, doing a water audit, and collecting soil samples.

We wanted to ensure the students had a strong foundational understanding before we moved ahead with the “”Regenerative Design Thinking”” curriculum.

Last season, we had so much fun conducting farm tours and introduction to gardening sessions for little youngsters. It w...
17/09/2025

Last season, we had so much fun conducting farm tours and introduction to gardening sessions for little youngsters. It was a thrill to talk to them about where their food comes from, show them seeds of common vegetables and fruits, and then see their faces light up as we showed them the full-grown vegetables on the farm. Many of the kids were seeing these for the very first time, and their excitement was contagious!

We absolutely love connecting little ones to nature and to the source of their food. We hope to create a much bigger space in the future where more kids can learn and experience all these things for themselves.

Before we begin any work on a new piece of land, we always have to understand it first. It’s like getting to know someon...
13/09/2025

Before we begin any work on a new piece of land, we always have to understand it first. It’s like getting to know someone before you start a partnership! We’re currently following the Pusa Institute’s guidelines for our soil testing work.

To get a comprehensive picture, we collect three samples from different depths: the first from 0-1 foot, the second from 1-2 feet, and the third from 2-3 feet. This process is so important because it’s the foundation of everything we do.

By checking key parameters like pH, EC, Organic Carbon, the levels of macro- and micronutrients, etc. we get a full assessment report that tells us what the soil is truly capable of. Once we have these results, we know exactly how to approach the land, what kinds of crops it can support, and what amendments need to be done. It’s how we ensure we work with the land, not against it, to make sure all of our future work will be successful.

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We designed and executed a food garden with the students of Cambridge School, Srinivasapuri. It was a creative process w...
12/09/2025

We designed and executed a food garden with the students of Cambridge School, Srinivasapuri. It was a creative process where we helped the students create the design based on their research on climate, topography, water, soil, flora, and fauna.

Together, we set up their summer garden and planted a variety of things. We included baby corn, sunflowers, basil, zucchini, bhindi, tinda, all kinds of gourds, many seasonal flowers, and some native plants. The soil work was so successful that the sunflowers grew to be an incredible 10-12 feet tall! The students were amazed to see the growth and shocked at how this tiny patch on their school campus could yield so much produce.

The greens grown in their garden were even used to feed more than 100 members of the staff. We also conducted training programs for the gardeners on natural farming and kitchen gardening, empowering them to champion the garden themselves. I will share more about the garden’s process in future posts.

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This year, our work took us to a new place: Dhenkanal, Odisha. We were tasked with surveying a 300-acre plot of land for...
10/09/2025

This year, our work took us to a new place: Dhenkanal, Odisha. We were tasked with surveying a 300-acre plot of land for an upcoming restoration project—a dream we were so excited to see come true.

We spent our time traversing the site, observing the existing flora and fauna. We made it a point to interact with locals to get firsthand information about land use, and we were exhilarated to find that elephants were grazing freely on the land.

Our team included a regenerative designer, a botanist, an ecologist, and a local guide. Together, we found amazing flora and many signs of wild animals. To make our trip more memorable, we also enjoyed the local food, which was cheap, yummy, and easily available on the roadside. On one of the days, a local family even hosted us for lunch.

During our site visit, we conducted primary and secondary research and gathered as much information as we could to compile an assessment report. Work on the land has not started yet due to conflicts with local tribal people. This highlights how unpredictable our work can be, but spending time in wild places surely makes it all worth it.

We conducted a 4 months long course on regenerative design thinking for 8th grade students of Cambridge School, Srinivas...
03/09/2025

We conducted a 4 months long course on regenerative design thinking for 8th grade students of Cambridge School, Srinivasapuri, Delhi. The curriculum covered many topics, including systems thinking, climate, soil, flora, fauna, topography, functional architecture, appropriate technology, etc., providing students with a comprehensive understanding of regenerative design. In addition to the classroom sessions, eight field excursions were conducted to Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Asita East Eco Park, Shivansh Permaculture Farm, and Sanjay Van, providing students with valuable real-world learning experiences.

This program has proven to be a valuable educational tool, fostering a generation of young adults who can think critically about environmental challenges, design solutions that work with nature, and actively contribute to a more regenerative world. This program’s success would not have been possible without the collaborative spirit and commitment of everyone involved. We look forward to working with more young change makers on these topics.

It’s “Big Butterfly Month”,a thrilling citizen science program that takes place annually throughout the month of Septemb...
01/09/2025

It’s “Big Butterfly Month”,a thrilling citizen science program that takes place annually throughout the month of September!
Why butterflies? Butterflies are renowned for their enchanting beauty, their intricate life cycles, and their ecological significance. By studying butterflies, we can gain insights into the health of our environment, the impact of climate change, and the effectiveness of conservation efforts.
We believe that by paying attention to the small wonders of nature, we can make a big difference. Check out the 3rd slide to learn about 9 common butterflies you can easily spot around you.

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