🌿Announcing the 21st Certificate Course in Basic Ornithology! 🌿
Explore, Understand, and Conserve Birds!
🗓 Course Begins: Saturday, January 4th, 2025
📍 Hosted by: Ela Foundation & Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune
Discover the extraordinary world of birds with the 21st edition of the Certificate Course in Basic Ornithology! Offered by the prestigious Ela Foundation, Pune, in collaboration with the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, this course has inspired over a thousand alumni to become devoted guardians of nature.
✨ Course Highlights
Engaging Curriculum: Immerse yourself in the essentials of ornithology with 24+ multimedia sessions covering topics like bird anatomy, physiology, migration, breeding, feeding habits, and ecological roles.
Timely Discussions: Stay informed on pressing topics including vulture conservation, the effects of wind farms on birds, bird flu, and more.
Field Visits: Experience the thrill of fieldwork with two field trips to breathtaking bird habitats, gaining hands-on observation skills under expert guidance.
Top-Notch Instructors: Learn from eminent ornithologists, scientists, and field experts who bring their knowledge and passion to each session.
🎓 Open to All
Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply a nature enthusiast, this course welcomes participants from all backgrounds who share a passion for birds and conservation.
📅 Schedule:
Lecture Days:
January 4, 2025, Saturday
Venue: J. N. Tata Hall, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Law College Road, Pune
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm
January 5, 2025, Sunday
Venue: J. N. Tata Hall, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Law College Road, Pune
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm
January 18, 2025, Saturday
Venue: J. N. Tata Hall, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Law College Road, Pune
Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm
January 19, 2025, Sunday
Venue: Ela Habitat, Pingori
Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Field Visits:
January 12, 2025, Sunday – Tata Lake, Valvhan Dam, Lonavala
Time: 6.30 am to 4 pm
January 19, 2025, Sunday – Ela Habitat, Pingori
Time: 6.30 am to 9.30 am
🕗 Daily Session Timings:
1st Session: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Refreshments: 10:30 AM – 10.45 AM
2nd Session: 10.45 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break: 1:30 PM – 2.00 PM
3rd Session: 2.00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tea: 4:00 PM
Affordable Learning: This course is offered on a non-profit, no-loss basis, making it accessible to all.
💸 Course Fee: INR 6,500
Including Lunch and tea on Lecture days.
Excluding field trip days.
🌍 Admission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCA4K18jyRjAzqzKc6jb7TKngtsjqdfmgcNMxlgtm799W8kg/viewform
📝 Admissions & Contact:
Secure your spot by contacting:
Dr. Suruchi Pande: +91 9579891803
Vaibhav Gandhe: +91 9689886163
Sachin Haldule: +91 9766644802
Available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Press Note: This announcement is proudly presented by:
Prof. Dr. Satish Pande, Director, Ela Foundation
Prof. Sudheer Vaishampayan, Hon. Secretary, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune.