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| At Nizhal, we believe that everyone bears a responsibility for the well being of the natural world. One of the main goals of Nizhal is to promote awareness of trees among the residents of Chennai. |
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| In 2008-2009, Nizhal has been involved in the following activities |
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Awareness creation among the residents of Kambar colony, Anna Nagar.
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Green sensitization and creative movement activity with 2 ½ to 7 ½ year olds from Kids Central, Kotturpuram. |
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Awareness building and tree walk session with students of Hari Shri Vidyalayam school. |
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Awareness building session for students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar. |
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Art workshop and tree walk for children of Treasure Island, Kodambakkam. |
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A walk and an art workshop for grade 6 students of Campus School, Tambaram. |
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| In 2007-2008, Nizhal worked not just with children but also with adult groups in spreading awareness at |
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The Environmental Audit Program in A.M.M. school where students submitted their environmental audits in different areas- air, water, land, waste and energy, to assess their school’s environmental standards.
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The Rain Center, where an interactive workshop was conducted on tree planting was held by Mr. Arulanandam, Education Officer, CPREEC. |
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A talk and a walk for the members of the Enviro Club of Stella Maris College, followed by a land assessment project undertaken by some of their members. |
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The Nature Camp at Science City from May 5th to 10th, along with the BELL Foundation. |
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A camp organized by the Murugappa group of institutions in Thiruporur, which was attended by students of various schools near Puducherry and Karikal. |
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A two-day workshop for children of Kotturpuram and Valmiki Nagar for making artistic name boards for the trees already surveyed in those areas. |
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The 'Season of Love' Festival held by the Tamil Maiyam in St George's School between 20th and 27th, December, 2007. |
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A survey of the trees in some of roads of Kotturpuram by the children of Vidyasagar along with a free the tree campaign. |
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The Rotafest held by the Rotary Clubs in Chennai, on 12th and 13th January, 2008. |
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The Science City Festival held by Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, between February 6th and 10th, 2008. |
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| In 2006-2007, Nizhal continued its work of spreading awareness among children at |
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Treasure Island, Kodambakkam
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Science club of AMM school, Kotturpuram |
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A nature walk for the first graders of the American School |
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| In 2005-2006, Nizhal conducted awareness programs for school children at |
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M.C.T.M., Purasawalkam
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SS camp at Maduravayal |
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St John’s matriculation hr sec school, Besant nagar |
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Arignar anna hr sec school, Besant nagar |
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Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk |
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Gill Adarsh, Royapettah |
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Sirudavur higher elementary school, Sirudavur |
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Roots Montessori, Tiruvanmiyur |
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| For details on the ongoing educational programs, check the Current Activities section. |
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