National Society of the Friends of the Trees

16/09/2026

Some images of Friends of the Trees' Nature walk at Maharashtra Nature Park on 12th September 2026.

10/09/2026

Programmes for September 2026



1. Visit to Maharashtra Nature Park, Mahim – Saturday, 12th September 2026



This Nature Park, located in the heart of the city at Dharavi and the mangrove forests of Mithi River, represents a wonderful transformation of a garbage dumping ground into a green forest land. The Park is a beautiful manmade woodland with rich biodiversity of 14000 trees, a small lake, variety of plants, migratory birds, insects, beautiful butterflies, reptiles, mammals and fish. Eminent Botanists Dr. C. S. Lattoo, Dr. C. K. Salunkhe, Dr. Sweedle Shivkar and Dr. Ninad Marathe will lead the group.



Registration: Prior registration is mandatory. Registrations only at FOT office (contact Mrs. Madhuri on 9821797443) latest by 4 p.m., Thursday, 10th September 2026.

Charges: Members – Free; Non-members Rs. 100/-. However, all participants have to pay for and take their respective entry tickets. Please carry drinking water, cap / umbrella and wear proper shoes.

Reporting: Participants to assemble at the Main Gate of the Park by 8.45 a.m.

Coordinators: Dr. Ashok Kothari, Mrs. Sakina Gadiwala (9930843236)



2. Visit to Sagar Upvan, Colaba – Sunday, 27th September 2026

South Mumbai’s ‘Sagar Upvan’, also known as ‘Mumbai Port Trust Garden / BPT Garden’ is a famous botanical garden spread over 14 acres, located near Colaba Bus Station. The sea-facing natural haven at Colaba Coast also attracts humming sound of various birds.

Dr. C.S. Lattoo, Dr. C. K. Salunkhe and Dr. Sweedle Shivkar, eminent Botanists, will lead the group.

Registration: Prior registration is mandatory. Registrations only at FOT office (contact Mrs. Madhuri on 9821797443) latest by 4 p.m., Thursday, 24th September 2026.

Charges: Members – Free; Non-members Rs. 100/-. However, all participants have to pay for and take their respective entry tickets. Please carry drinking water, cap / umbrella and wear proper shoes.

Reporting: Participants should assemble at the main entrance of the garden by 8.30 a.m.

Coordinators: Dr. Ashok Kothari, Mrs. Sakina Gadiwala (9930843236)



Forthcoming Programmes in October and November 2026



3. Visit to Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, on Saturday, 3rd October 2026



4. Visit to Sheila Raheja Garden, Malad, on Sunday, 11th October 2026



5. Visit to The Nest, Kamala Nehru Park, on Sunday, 1st November 2026



6. Visit to Jijamata Udyan / Rani Bagh, Byculla, on Sunday, 15th November 2026



For details about Registration, Reporting, etc. for these programmes, interested members should contact FOT Office (Mrs. Madhuri - 9821797443) after 15th October 2026.

04/07/2026

Dear Friends,

Sub: Free Saplings Distribution

We are pleased to inform that Sohrabji Godrej Vanmahotsav (Free Saplings Distribution) will be observed on Sunday, 12th July 2026, from 9 am to 12 noon at Gokul Sushma, Lane opposite Mosque, Near Juhu Garden, Linking Road Extension, Santacruz West, Mumbai 400 054.
You will be happy to know that this is the 50th year of the Vanmahotsav.
The Vanmahotsav has been organised by the National Society of the Friends of the Trees jointly with Rotary Club of Bombay Seacoast. Dr. Pheroza Godrej, President Emeritus, National Society of the Friends of the Trees, will inaugurate the Vanmahotsav.
Medium sized indigenous healthy flowering and fruit trees and plants for distribution are Sita Asoka, Mahuva, Laburnum, Kadhi Patta, Coconut, Parijatak, Karanja, Kanchan, Bakul, Lagerstroemia Indica, Putranjiva, Kamini, Mehendi, Drumsticks, Mango, Coconut, Sonchampa, Ficus Benzamina, Kadamb, Madhumalati, Jack fruit, Lemon, Bael, Chikoo, Peru, etc.
The saplings are donated by Godrej Tree Bank and also many have been generously gifted by Rtn. Padmaja Saraiya. Due to expected heavy demand, each participant will be allowed to take 1 sapling each of a maximum of 5 different varieties.
You are invited to avail of this opportunity to plant trees and beautify your environment.
You are also invited to become members of The National Society of The Friends of the Trees and help in greening and beautifying your city 🌳 and protecting the environment.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sakina Gadiwala
Hon. Gen. Secretary
National Society of the Friends of the Trees

Contact persons:
Dr. Ashok Kothari (9833476773), Dr. C. S. Lattoo (9892533164),
Dr. Sujata Bhat (9820769248), Dr. Sweedle Shivkar (9082279706),
Mrs. Sakina Gadiwala (9930843236), Mrs. Madhuri Tajane ( 9821797443)

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