Reading Jungle Indicators

Be a Forest Detective: Learn to Read the Jungle’s Hidden Clues

With Anirudh Chaoji – Nature Educator and Director Ran Mangli Foundation 

Step into the forest with fresh (inquisitive?) eyes. This guided ridge walk invites you to slow down and tune in to the quiet stories written in the wilderness - a broken twig a footprint a scent trail.

Led by seasoned naturalist Anirudh Chaoji this reflective and immersive workshop opens up the art of tracking and interpreting signs left behind by animals and birds.

No loud sightings. No rush. Just you the forest and the subtle thrill of discovery.

What You’ll Do:

Mindfully walk through a forest trail

Learn to identify animal tracks scats and other natural indicators

Learn to listen to the calls of the birds

Practice keen observation and ecological interpretation

Share reflections with fellow participants

What You’ll Gain:

• A deeper relationship with the forest ecosystem
• New ways to “see” wildlife even when it seems invisible
• Skills in nature tracking and evidence-based interpretation
• A quiet meaningful experience in nature

Duration: 3 hours (Field-based ridge walk)

For: Curious learners–beginners welcome

Group Size: 5–20 participants (can expand up to 30)

Materials to Carry: Mug a small amount of Plaster of Paris (PoP). Logistics: Participants must reach the starting point on their own

The forest is alive with stories — if you know how to read them.

(alternatively) The forest speaks to you - if you can hear it…