Photography Competition cum Exhibition from 22nd – 31st May, 2013

Dear Supporters,

Greetings from WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office

On the occasion of The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) i.e. 22^nd May, 2013 WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office will be organizing Photography Competition cum Exhibition  from 22nd – 31st May, 2013. We are inviting the entries from Nature Photographers (Professional as well as Amateurs) for the same. The Theme – ‘Water Cooperation’ (We are looking for photographs such as fresh & marine water biodiversity, water resources, water reservoirs, use of water in various fields, traditional & innovative water storage systems of India,  sharing of waters, water wastage etc.). This is open and free for all.

Rules & Regulations:

1.      Photograph Dimensions: 8”x10”; 10” x 12” and 10” x 15”

2.       Last date for acceptance of entries is 14^th May before 4.00 pm. (Saturday-Sunday Off)

3.       Date of Exhibition -  22^nd – 31^st May, 2013. (Except Saturday-Sunday)

4.      Time of exhibition – 10.30 am to 6.00 pm.

5.       Venue – WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, C/o Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Near Gundecha Gardens (towers), Opp. Shaman, Mumbai: 400012. Tel: 24701361 / 24700030

6.       Maximum 5 photographs (prints) to be submitted per participant. Every print should have the name, address, contact number / email id of the contestant.

7.       Images from India only should be submitted.

8.       Each photograph should be correctly identified (incase of species), have a short but suitable caption and a mention of the place where the photograph was taken and the specification of the camera, film and exposures (if possible).

9.       Digitally altered photographs or those shot in captivity, gardens, zoos, aquarium and any other artificial environment (except for man made water reservoirs & storage systems) will not be considered or accepted.

10.   PLEASE NOTE the prints will be used by WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office for non-commercial awareness purpose if they are not personally collected within 15 days after the exhibition gets over. WWF –India will not post or courier any photographs. The unclaimed Photographs will be used for noncommercial educational purpose only.

11.   The selected photographs will be displayed during the exhibition from 22^nd – 31^st May, 2013.

12.   There is no entry fee for the participants, however the decision to display or not to display any particular photograph will strictly remain at the discretion of WWF-India.

13.   The photographs should reach to WWF-India, Maharashtra State office on or before 14^th May, 2013. Submissions after that will not be entertained.

Prizes –

1^st Prize – WWF-India Day Pack.

2^nd Prize – WWF-India T-shirt

3^rd Prize – WWF-India Mug

Winners will be announced on 27th May, 2013

For any further enquieries please feel free to call us on 24701361 / 24700030

Regards,

WWF-India, MSO Team

Program for Western Railway Welfare Centre and World wetland day, 2013

WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office Conducted a Half Day Programme at Matunga Railway Colony Welfare Centre. About 40 children of this colony participated in the programme. Sessions conducted - A nature trail, Nature games and Poster Exhibition. The programme was conducted in association with Western Railway Employees Welfare Union.

Celebration of World Wetland Day - Nature trail - Mangrove Watch at Carter Rd., Bandra, Mumbai


Please contact: Gauri or Dr. Shreya : 24701361 / 24700039 for if you wish to organise such programmes for you.

WWF-India, MSO Programme July – December 2013.

Nature Walks

Participants should carry water, brunch and cap. Binoculars and field guides are optional. Participants have to purchase their own entry tickets and bear transport expense unless specified. Contact 24701361 / 24700039 or wwfmumbai@yahoo.co.in for registration.

photo source-internet

July 14, Sunday – Waphe Nursery, Shahapur

Charges: Rs.1250/- for donors and Rs.1500/- for other nature lovers. This includes travel from Dadar station to Dadar station, Tea; Breakfast; Lunch.Meeting point: Bus will leave at 06.30 am from Dadar T.T. Corner of Swami Narayan Temple.

Registration : Before 5^th July, 2013.

pic by Aniruddha Dhamorikar

July 28, Sunday - Tungareshwar WildLife Sanctuary

Charges : Free for donor and Rs. 50/- for other nature enthusiast.

Meeting point : Entry gate of Tungareshwar WLS at 8.30am sharp. We will be walking on a slightly hilly terrain.

Registration : Before 24^th July, 2013.

pic by - Akshay Talwalkar

August 18, Sunday – Jummapatti

Charges: Free for donor and Rs. 50/- for other nature enthusiast.

Meeting point: Neral station (E), Ticket window at 08.30 am sharp. We will be walking on a slightly hilly terrain.

Registration: Before 14^th August, 2013.

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September 15, Sunday - Sion Fort, Mumbai

Charges: Free for a donors and Rs. 50/- for a nature enthusiast.

Meeting point: Entry gate of Fort at 08.00 am sharp.

Registration: Before 13^th September, 2013.

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October 6, Sunday - Peth Fort

Charges: Rs.850/- for donors and Rs.1250/- for other nature lovers. This includes travel from Dadar station to Dadar station,a Breakfast, Lunch (All veg.). We will be walking on a slightly hilly terrain. Focus will be on biodiversity. We may not reach the fort.

Meeting point: Bus will leave at 06.30 am from Dadar T.T. Corner of Swami Narayan Temple.

Registration: Before 27^th September, 2013.

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November 24, Sunday - Maharashtra Nature Park Society(MNPS), Dharavi

Charges: Free for a donor and Rs. 50/- for other nature enthusiast.

Meeting point: Entry gate of MNPS 8.30 am sharp. However the entry fee of Rs.5/- for MNPS will be paid by each participant irrespective of WWF-India memebrship.

Registration: Before 21^st November, 2013.

December 8, Sunday - Haffkine Institute, Parel.

Charges: Free for a donor and Rs. 50/- for other nature enthusiast.

Meeting point: Entry gate of the Haffkine Institute at 08.30 am sharp.

Registration: Before 6^th December, 2013.

Nature Camps

August 10-11, Nature Camp to Ransai - A tribal Village near Mumbai

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A Nature camp is organised to Ransai for donors and other nature lovers. The camp cost is Rs. 2250/- for WWF-India donors and Rs 2750/- for other nature enthusiast. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation. Registration – Before 31^th July, 2013. For details please contact the WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai. Bus will leave from Dadar TT at 6.30am Sharp. Corner of Swami Narayan Temple.

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September 28-29, Malshej Ghat

A Nature camp is organised to Malshej Ghat  for donors and other nature lovers. The camp cost is Rs. 3250/- for WWF-India donors and Rs 3750/- for other nature enthusiast. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation. Registration – Before 13^th September, 2013. For details please contact the WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai.

Bus will leave from Dadar TT at 6.30am Sharp. Corner of Swami Narayan Temple.

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October 18-20, Nature Camp to Dapoli

A Nature camp is organised to the Dapoli for donors and other nature lovers. The camp cost is Rs. 3750/- for WWF-India donors and Rs 4250/- for others. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation. Stay type: 2/3 sharing basis/Dormitory. Registration – Before 9^th August, 2013. For details please contact the WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai. 

Journey Details:

18^th October (Friday), 2013:Departure by 12051JanShatabdi Express from Dadar at 5.25am. Reach Chiplun at 9.15 on 18^th October, 2013.

20^th October (Sunday),2012:Departure by 10104 Mandavi Express from Khed at 4.00pm. Reach Mumbai CST at 9.40pm on 20^th October, 2013.

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November 9-14, Nature Camp to Banni Grassland, Greater Rann of Kutch

 A Nature camp is organized to the Banni Grassland and Greater Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujrat  for donors and other nature lovers. The camp cost is Rs. 8,500/- for WWF-India donors and Rs 9,500/- for others. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation. Stay type: 2/3 sharing basis/Dormitory. Registration –Before 6^th 
September, 2013. For details please contact the WWF-India Maharashtra State Office, Mumbai.

 Journey Details:

9^th November(Saturday), 2013:Departure by 19131Kutch Express from BDTS at 5.10pm. Reach Bhuj at 9.25am on 10^th November,2013.

13^th November(Wednesday), 2013:Departure by 19116Bhuj BDTS Express from Bhuj at 10.15pm. Reach BDTS  at 2.05pm on 14^th November,2013.

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December 21-30, Nature Camp to Madhav NP,Bharatpur WLS and National Chambal WLS

A Nature camp is organized to the Madhav NP,National Chambal WLS in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Bharatpur WLS in the state of Rajastan for donors and other Nature lovers. The camp cost is Rs15,500/- for WWF-India donors and Rs 17000/- for others. The camp cost includes food, travel and accommodation. Stay type: 2/3 sharing basis/Dormitory.  Registration - Before 17^th October, 2013.

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Journey Details :

21^st December(Saturday), 2013:Departure by 12137 Punjab Mail from Mumbai CST at 7.40pm. Reach Jhansi at 2.20pm on 22^nd December,2013.

29^th December(Sunday), 2013:Departure by 12138 Punjab Mail from Agra Cant. at 8.55am. Reach Mumbai CST  7.35am on 30^th December,2013.

Upcoming Attraction

Nature orientation camp to Andaman - January, 2014. Details: After 17^th September, 2013

Volunteering Opportunities

This is basically to create environment awareness among the citizens. Interested individuals should register with WWF-India MSO one week before the programme.

 19^th September, 2013Thursday   Beach Cleanup Activity, Post Ganapati Visarjan.

 14^th October,2013 Monday        Beach Cleanup Activity, Post Durga Visarjan.

Rules & Regulations to be followed at WWF Camps & Trails

1.      Nature Camps conducted by WWF-India are educational camps and not luxury camps or picnics.

2.      Basic necessities will be provided like simple and wholesome vegetarian food (tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clean accommodation and toilets. During visits to remote forest areas participants will have to use open air toilets and rough it out.

3.      Do not carry any music system or walkman, etc. in forest area.

4.      Do not carry any inflammables and do not light fire in the forest area.

5.      Do not tease any wild animal or destroy habitat of the Park or Sanctuary.

6.      During multiple accommodation facilities at the camp site participants must adjust to them and no separate accommodation will be provided. The group leader will decide the room allotments and the participants in the room, no alterations will be done.

7.      Participants have to adhere to the given itinerary and no alterations by the participants will be entertained.

8.      Detailed program of the following day will be briefed one day in advance.

9.      Please carry your personal medicines and toiletries and clothes according to climate and season (do not wear red, white or fluorescent colours).

10.  Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

11.  Participants must follow strict discipline and no misbehavior will be tolerated any participant found doing so may be requested to leave the camp.

12.  Participants should take care of their belongings & valuable articles & will be solely responsible for them.

13.  No portage will be provided.

14.  Mineral water will not be provided unless mentioned in the itinerary.

15.  WWF-India will not be responsible for any mishap or catastrophe.

16.  Participants should strictly follow the instructions of the group leader.

17.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and never wear any high heels foot wear.

18.  Please carry Water bottle, Cap, Torch, Mosquito repellents, Personal medicines and toiletries.

19.  Do not wear any kind of perfume or deodorant while in the sanctuary.

20.  If a camp is canceled by WWF-India for reasons such as lack of enough participation, unless any expense is incurred, a 100 % refund will be given. Participants who cancel their seats prior to cancellation of the camp will not get a complete refund. Their cancellation will follow our regular cancellation procedures.

         

Visit our blog - wwfmso.blogspot.in to get details of our activities (future events, reports etc).  

        

Please note that the concessional rates mentioned in above programme are applicable to immediate family members of Donor as well (family of 4). This facility is available only at Maharashtra State Office. You can get softcopy of WWF-India ‘Donor Form’ by sending an e-mail to wwfmumbai@yahoo.co.in.

Our Address for Postal Correspondence-

WWF-India, Maharashtra State Office,

C/o Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Near Gundechya Garden Tower,

Opp. Shaman, Above Stone Source,

Lalbaug, Parel,

Mumbai: 400012.

Tel: 24701361 / 24700039