Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Arunachal Forester Takes Wildlife Education Into the Forest
Bunty Tao is a forest officer who wants children to learn about nature by spending time outdoors.
He started a programme called “Classroom in the Wild” at Kamlang Tiger Reserve.
Two local schools are taking part.
Students will walk in nature, watch birds and learn about plants and animals.
They will also look for signs of wildlife and learn how camera traps help forest officials monitor animals.
The classes will happen twice a month.
Students will learn why forests and wildlife need protection.
The programme aims to help children feel connected to nature.
Range Forest Officer Bunty Tao launched the “Classroom in the Wild” initiative at Kamlang Tiger Reserve.
The programme involves Apna Bidya Bhawan and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya.
Class VIII students at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya attended their first wildlife class on Saturday.
Activities include nature walks, birdwatching, observing insects, identifying local species, journaling and field sketching.
Classes are planned for the first and fourth Saturdays of each month, covering conservation, wildlife laws and human-wildlife conflict.
- Who
- Range Forest Officer Bunty Tao and students from Apna Bidya Bhawan and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya.
- What
- The launch of “Classroom in the Wild,” a practical wildlife and nature education programme.
- When
- Launched during the 72nd National Wildlife Week; classes are scheduled for the first and fourth Saturdays of each month.
- Where
- Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Wakro, Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To teach students about biodiversity, ecology and wildlife conservation through firsthand experiences in nature.
- Initiative
- Classroom in the Wild
- Organiser
- Bunty Tao, Range Forest Officer at Kamlang Tiger Reserve
- Participating schools
- Apna Bidya Bhawan and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya
- First reported class
- Class VIII students at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya attended their first wildlife class on Saturday.
- Schedule
- First and fourth Saturdays of every month
- Learning activities
- Nature walks, birdwatching, species identification, nature journaling, field sketching and learning about camera traps
- Additional topics
- Wildlife protection laws, conservation practices and human-wildlife conflict