In this module, participants spend time in natural environments, learning directly from landscapes, species, and ecological processes. The experience allows participants to observe, and understand how ecosystems function. By paying attention to patterns in nature, interacting with experts, participants gain better understanding of the living world.
What You Will Learn
- Observation in natural settings
- Understanding ecological patterns through repeated exposure
- Sensory and reflective learning in the field
- Ethical and low-impact presence in wildlife habitats
How You Will Learn
- Field-based living and learning
- Guided observation rather than structured instruction
- Mentorship through shared field experience
- Reflection and documentation of ecological change over time
Who Should Join
- Adult learners
- College and university students
- Educators
- Nature enthusiasts
- Early-career conservation professionals
A pioneering initiative by Kālinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology, STORM is for people who have taken the leap from abhorring reptiles to learning and appreciating them.
Be it novice snake rescuers, students, enthusiasts who would like to hone their knowledge or others who want to learn right and ethical methods of handling them, this comprehensive workshop is an open door to learning about reptiles.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES:
MYSURU: 24th & 25th May 2026 (Sat & Sun)
Basic Online Course in Snake Ecology
Dates: 6th & 7th June 2026 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Platform: Google Meet
This introductory course explores the fascinating world of snakes and helps understand their behaviour, ecology, and role in nature. It also focuses on how people can safely coexist with snakes.
Participants will explore common questions such as how snakes sense their environment, what they eat, where they live, and why they appear more often during certain seasons.
This course aims to build awareness and encourage informed, responsible responses when encountering snakes.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of snake ecology and behaviour
- Common snake habitats and identification basics
- Do’s and don’ts when encountering a snake
- First aid for snakebite
- Myths and facts about snakes
- Legal aspects related to snake rescue and wildlife protection
