Pitchandikulam Forest

13/02/2026

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09/02/2026

On January 30th 2026, the Lady Willingdon School campus in Chennai transformed into a living laboratory for the 6th Annual Eco Fest!

Organized by Pitchandikulam Forest and supported by TATA Communications Limited, this wasn't just a science fair—it was a showcase of what happens when we empower youth as "Eco Ambassadors."

The Impact at a Glance:

Participation: 500 students from 15 government and corporation schools,Chennai.

Innovation: 200 research-based models covering biodiversity, water management, and renewable energy.

Collaboration: Over 1,000 visitors, including NGOs, activists, and educators.

From plastic waste audits to bioplastics made from jackfruit waste, these students proved that they aren't just learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—they are designing the "Blue-Green" future of Chennai.

Thanks to Mr. Harish (TATA Communications), the Lady Willingdon government school, and the Pitchandikulam Forest team for fostering a space where science meets local action.

28/01/2026

The 6th Eco Fest 2026 will transform the Lady Willingdon Girls Higher Secondary School into a hub of environmental innovation on January 30. Organised by Pitchandikulam Forest and funded by TATA Communications Limited, the event features 500 students as Eco Ambassadors and Eco club members from 15 local schools. These students will present 200 research-based exhibits, ranging from restoration models of the Pothur water body to biodiversity mapping designed to connect global sustainability goals with Chennai’s local ecology.
Beyond the scientific displays, the fest offers a vibrant blend of culture and hands-on learning. Visitors can enjoy interactive workshops on seed ball-making and traditional crafts, view artwork created with natural plant pigments, and sample sustainable native foods. Open to the public, parents, and educators, the exhibition invites the community to witness student-led projects that connect environmental issues to their everyday surroundings..

27/01/2026

30/12/2025

Teachers Learning by Doing!

On 27th December 2025, as part of the School in Action teacher training programme, 14 teachers from Government and SC/ST schools in Thirupattur District visited Nadukuppam Eco School for an inspiring Eco School learning experience.

The teachers took part in hands-on sessions on creating butterfly gardens and herbal gardens, explored water retention landscapes, a solar water pump, and an integrated wastewater treatment system at Nadukuppam Eco School, and also visited the TDEF ecosystem at Pitchandikulam Forest

They also received an orientation on the Blue Green Centre( ), school eco corners, and various practical activities for middle school students, followed by the distribution of EE manuals and posters.

24/12/2025

https://schoolsinaction.wordpress.com/2025/12/24/environmental-parliament-building-young-eco-leaders-at-cms-kosapur/

Chennai Middle School, Kosapur, took a significant step toward nurturing young environmental leaders with the launch of its Environmental Parliament, a student-led initiative implemented by Pitchan…

08/12/2025

PITCHANDIKULAM FOREST Pitchandikulam Forest is an environmental organisation and community centered around a 70 acre forest on the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India. The mature forest, and much of the restoration and reforestation work, celebrates the indigenous vegetation of our bioregion – th...

02/12/2025

A joyful day at the Blue Green Centre( ), Pothur
• Local village children enjoyed a Bio Walk, Watershed Management activity & an eco-story session.
• Certificates distributed to participants of the International Drawing Contest on our beloved ocean.

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