The Forest Department Amravati, Unique Academy and Disha Foundation had organized a ‘Wildlife and Environment Awareness Workshop’ on 14th May 2016 to create awareness among the students preparing for the competitive examination regarding wildlife and environment. Students observed birds and butterflies under the guidance of wildlife Conservationist Yadav Tarte Patil in Wadali range of Pohra Malkhed Reserve Forest. A total of 21 species of birds & 17 species of butterfly were seen. He also focused on Biodiversity and their importance, the role of birds in the balance of nature, the lifestyle of butterflies and spiders i.e. Some competitions were also held during this time. In the face painting competition, the students drew pictures of tigers, leopard and pandas respectively. In the collage competition, replicas of peacocks, butterflies etc. were made. In this camp 42 students had participated.
The purpose of the camp was to create awareness about wildlife and environment, conservation of biodiversity and conservation of the environment. At this time, the director of Unique Academy Prof. Amol Patil also provided guidance. Dr.Anirudhha Deshmukh, Kranti Rokade of Disha Foundation & Prof.Vinay Sonule had given his contribution & Bhushan Chonde, Sagar Patil & Forest department staff worked hard to make the workshop a success.
