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A trust to promote concern for indigenous trees in the city

About Nizhal

Nizhal, a not- for- profit Trust to promote concern for trees, was established in 2005. Nizhal is committed to sensitive urban greening with a focus on choice of indigenous tree species and regeneration of local biodiversity. 

The Team  believes in making the entire process of greening and monitoring a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders including local communities.

We facilitate student volunteers

Mail us - nizhal.shade@gmail.com

At our community-nurtured spaces, we facilitate students and other volunteers. Educational institutions are expected to send an email request at least one week ahead.

VISION

Conserve and enhance Indigenous tree biodiversity for wellness of habitats and all living communities.

MISSION

Making a Greening movement with the help of public private partnerships and local communities.

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NIZHAL - EVENT CALENDAR

Apr 13
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Community greening at Velachery MRTS, Taramani MRTS, Thiruvannmiyur Taramani Urban Forest, Anna Nagar Tower’s Park “Mooligai Thottam” and Chitlapakkam Neervanam on Sunday 13 Apr 2025
Apr 12
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community greening at Velachery MRTS, Cancer Institute, Kotturpuram Urban Forest and Perungudi MRTS on Saturday 12 Apr 2025
Apr 06
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Community greening at Anna Nagar Tower’s Park “Mooligai Thottam” on Sunday 06 Apr 2025

MULTIMEDIA

TEDx talk: Redefining Urban Living: How can communities heal lands and minds? by Shobha Menon, the founder of Nizhal.
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