Beyond Birding: Certificate course all bird lovers! Starts on 9th March 2023
Are you a bird watcher, photographer, nature lover? Curious to know how birds fly, migrate, sleep or care for their babies? Or would you like to learn to identify and photograph them? Here is your opportunity to know these and many other things about the lives of birds. Institute of Natural History Education and Research presents a short course on life and ways of birds. Many eminent scientists and lifelong researchers have come together to bring this opportunity to all bird lovers. The course covers all key topics on birds presented in audio-visual fashion. Course comprises of 20 talks from 9th March till 19th March 2023. Register quickly to ensure your place. more
The Amazing Arthropods online course begins 11th October
SNDT College of Home Science and INHER bring an opportunity to get to know our insects and other arthropods. Your overwhelming response to our previous arthropod courses has encouraged us to continue with this informative and exciting short course on the beautiful butterflies and deadly scorpions. This introductory course covers all kinds of insects and other arthropods that inhabit our forests, farms and even our homes. Eminent experts will be speaking on array of topics at this course which is open to all. Comprising of 21 talks this completely online course will be held from 11 to 31 October 2021. Talks will be on weekday evenings and Sunday mornings. more
Hissing Herps - the 2021 Herpetology course is back as online course. Register now.
This course will take you through the beautiful world of snakes, frogs, geckos and crocodiles, and all other herps. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Although cold blooded, herps are a fascinating animals, displaying various characters like strength, aggression, love and more intelligence that most people think. This online course, starting on 14th June, comprises of 15 talks on above topics by eminent scientists and researchers. more
Beyond Birding: Certificate course in introductory ornithology! Starts on 27nd January 2021
Are you a bird watcher, photographer, nature lover? Curious to know how birds fly, migrate, sleep or care for their babies? Or would you like to learn to identify and photograph them? Here is your opportunity to know these and many other things about the lives of birds. INHER and the SNDT Home Science college present a short course on life and ways of birds. Many eminent scientists and lifelong researchers have come together to bring this opportunity to all bird lovers. The course covers all key topics on birds presented in audio-visual fashion. Course, held online, comprises of 16 talks from 27th January 2021 till 4th February 2021. Register quickly to ensure your place. more
Connecting History with Scorpions: Discovery of two new species from Western Ghats
Our research team recently discovered two new species of scorpions from the Western Ghats. These new species further highlight the need for conservation of these bio-diversity rich fragile habitats of the Western Ghats. more
Hissing Herps - the 2020 Herpetology course is back as online course. Register now.
This course will take you through the beautiful world of snakes, frogs, geckos and crocodiles, and all other herps. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Although cold blooded, herps are a fascinating animals, displaying various characters like strength, aggression, love and more intelligence that most people think. This online course, starting on 5th October, comprises of 15 talks on above topics by eminent scientists and researchers. more
Wonders of Water: Certificate course in Limnology
Ever wondered what's in and around our lakes and rivers? Here is a course on different aspects of aquatic biology including Aquatic ecosystems, Aquatic vegetation,Freshwater faunal diversity, Chemistry of Water, Bio-indicators, Watershed management and much more. Also includes Laboratory session and Field Visit. Course starts on 17th February 2020. more
Beyond Birding: Certificate course in introductory ornithology! Starts on 22nd November 2019
Are you a bird watcher, photographer, nature lover? Curious to know how birds fly, migrate, sleep or care for their babies? Or would you like to learn to identify and photograph them? Here is your opportunity to know these and many other things about the lives of birds. INHER and the SNDT Home Science college present a short course on life and ways of birds. Many eminent scientists and lifelong researchers have come together to bring this opportunity to all bird lovers. The course covers all key topics on birds presented both in audio-visual fashion and in field. Course will be held every weekday evening with field trips on Sundays. It will run from 22nd November 2019 till 3rd December 2019. Register quickly to avail of early bird discount. more
A free talk and slide show on the Amazons and Galapagos Islands by Dr. Sandeep Shrotri
Dr. Sandeep Shrotri recently published two books on the Amazons and the Galapagos Islands respectively. In this open talk he will recount his experiences from the travel to these wildlife hotspots. The talk will be held in the morning of Sunday October 6th beteen 10 and 12 at the Tarapor Hall in the SNDT campus, near Nal Stop, Karve Road, Pune. more
The Amazing Arthropods short course begins 23th September
SNDT College of Home Science and INHER bring an opportunity for the curious Punekars to get to know our insects and other arthropods. Your overwhelming response to our previous arthropod courses has encouraged us to continue with this informative and exciting short course on the beautiful butterflies and deadly scorpions. This introductory course covers all kinds of insects and other arthropods that inhabit our forests, farms and even our homes. Eminent experts will be speaking on array of topics at this course which is open to all. Will be held from 23 September to 5 October 2019 at SNDT College of Home Science, Nal Stop, Pune. Talks will be on weekday evenings and includes a field trip with experts on Sunday. more
The 2019 Herpetology course registration started. Register immediately to book your place.
The reptiles and amphibians are the earliest vertebrates to populate the land. This course conducted by eminent experts on reptiles and amphibians is a great introduction to the fantastic variety of snakes, lizards, frogs, crocodiles and other herpetofauna that inhabits our region. The course includes field visits on weekends for first hand primer and presentations covering variety of topics from identification to evolution. The course is open to all and will be conducted between 25th June - 14th July 2019 at S.N.D.T. Campus, Nal stop, Pune. more
Wonders of Water-A certificate course in limnology
Ever wondered what's in and around our lakes and rivers? Here is a course on different aspects of aquatic biology including Aquatic ecosystems, Aquatic vegetation,Freshwater faunal diversity, Chemistry of Water, Bio-indicators, Watershed management and much more. Also includes Laboratory session and Field Visit. Course starts on 16th February 2019. more
The Advance Ornithology and Avian Conservation course begins soon!
Can't get enough of birds? The advance course is here again. A constellation of eminent scientists and lifelong researchers are conducting an in-depth course for bird lovers as well as research students. Starting on the evening of Friday January 18th, the course will cover variety of advanced topics in detail. A weekend at the Garudmaachi training center near Tamhini sanctuary will cover practical field demostration of many methods. Register quicly to avail of the early bird discount. There is an additional discount for students. more
Awesome animals workshop for school students
The Sahyadri mountain range is very rich biodiverse region is one the top ten biodiversity hotspots in the world. This along with the Himalayan range make India an amazing place to observe variety of biodiversity in the world. Getting to know this biodiversity is a very rewarding experience and something that can enrich the sensory world of every child. INHER is partnering with Muktangan Exploratory to bring a child friendly workshop in February 2019. This workshop will be conducted over 3 days along with a field trip with experts on the Sunday 10th February 2019. Birds, Insects, Mammals, Frogs and snakes, you'll get to learn about all in this workshop. Not just about what you read in a nature encyclopedia but about animals that are around us. Sign up before its full. more
Beyond Birding: Certificate course in introductoy ornithology! Starts on 23rd November 2018
Are you a bird watcher, photographer, nature lover? Curious to know how birds fly, migrate, sleep or care for their babies? Or would you like to learn to identify and photograph them? Here is your opportunity to know these and many other things about the lives of birds. INHER and the SNDT Home Science college present a short course on life and ways of birds. Many eminent scientists and lifelong researchers have come together to bring this opportunity to all bird lovers. The course covers all key topics on birds presented both in audio-visual fashion and in field. Course will be held over four weekends starting on 23rd November 2018 till 16th December 2018. Register quickly to avail of early bird discount. more
Arthropod course participants visit Symbiosis campus
The participants of arthropod course visited the Lavale campus of Symbiosis International University recently to observe the insects and other arthropods that inhabit this 335 acre campus near Pune. The participants were accompanied by the scientists and experts from INHER to describe and give information on the arthropod life. The team was also joined by the students of the campus. more
Announcing Amazing Arthropods 2018!
Opportunity for the curious Punekars to get to know our insects and other arthropods. Your overwhelming response to our previous arthropod courses has encouraged us to continue with this informative and exciting short course on the beautiful butterflies and deadly scorpions. This introductory course covers all kinds of insects and other arthropods that inhabit our forests, farms and even our homes. Eminent experts will be speaking on array of topics at this course which is open to all. Will be held from 27 September to 6 October 2018 at Muktangan Exploratory Science Centre, Pune. Talks will be on weekday evenings and includes a field trip with experts to Tamhini/Garudmaachi on Sunday. more
Amphibians and reptiles are back. Announcing the 2018 Herpetology course!
The reptiles and amphibians are the earliest vertebrates to populate the land. This course conducted by eminent experts on reptiles and amphibians is a great introduction to the fantastic variety of snakes, lizards, frogs, crocodiles and other herpetofauna that inhabits our region. The course includes field visits on weekends for first hand primer and presentations covering variety of topics from identification to evolution. The course is open to all and will be conducted between 6 - 23rd July 2018 at S. M. Joshi Hall, Pune. more
Introducing: A new course on Birds! February 2018
Many eminent researchers and lifelong workers have come together to bring this opportunity to all bird lovers. This course features many interesting ornithology topics as well as real life research on birds. Held over two weekends at two locations with one right in the lap of nature in Tamhini forests. Register quickly to avail of early bird discount. more
Amazing Arthropods is back!
Its been a year since we saw the wonderful response to the arthropod course and its time for another short course on the beautiful butterflies and deadly scorpions. This introductory course covers all kinds of insects and other arthropods that inhabit our forests, farms and even our homes. Eminent experts will be speaking on array of topics at this course which is open to all. 3 - 16 October 2017 at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune. Talks on weekday evening with field sessions on weekends. more
Herpetology-Short Course Announcement
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The reptiles and amphibians are the earliest vertebrates to populate the land. This course conducted by eminent experts on reptiles and amphibians will be a great introduction to the fantastic variety of snakes, lizards, frogs, crocodiles and other herpetofauna that inhabits our region. The course includes field visits on weekends for first hand primer and presentations covering variety of topics from identification to evolution. The course is open to all and will be conducted between 3 - 17th July 2017 at Abasaheb Garware College, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune. more
Amazing Arthropods-A Short Course by INHER
A short course on insects and other arthropods introduced the participants from all walks of life to all various kinds of insects, arachnids, crustaceans and other arthropods that inhabit our forests, farms and homes. Held between 6th to 22nd October 2016 a team of eminent experts guided the eager participants at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune. Two field sessions introduced them face to face to these life forms. more
Short Course Announcement - Amazing Arthropods!
From beautiful butterflies to deadly scorpions, arthropods show incredible variety. This short course is an introduction to all kinds of insects and other arthropods that inhabit our forests, farms and even our homes. Eminent experts will be speaking on array of topics at this course which is open to all. 6 - 22 October 2016 at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune. Talks on weekday evening with field sessions on weekends. more
