Vadodara: Every time they hear about Wiswamitri, children from Bhayli always think that the river is only home for crocodiles.
But on Sundays, many children who lack special walk through the banks of the river and get valuable lessons about rich bio diversity on the occasion of Teacher’s Day.
“What a better way to spend a teacher’s day than so many students are curious asking questions about the environment,” said a retired school teacher and an entomology, Suvarna Sonavne, who took children between eight and 15 years on a stretching river tour Behind the vadodara center prison.
Children listened attentively because Sonavne explained to them the importance of crocodiles and birds and insects for river ecosystems.
“If children understand our ecosystem, they will be able to save them in the future.
Such roads must be held more often for school children so they learn about the importance of everyone living around us,” Sonavne said.
“Every time I hear about Vishwamitri, the first thought that appears in my mind is a crocodile.
But on Sunday, I learned about various living things including insects that really help keep the river alive.
Every important living thing is important for the environment We, “said Nandini Vankar, a grade 9 student.
Dev Parmar also echoed Nandini’s words and said it was a lifetime experience for him.
“We never knew that this river is home to rich biodiversity and how it keeps our ecosystem alive.
Sonavne Ma’am explained how birds, the smallest insect and butterflies are important for the environment,” he added.
Environmental Teacher Hitarth Pandya, who organizes the streets, said, “People usually think that many plants and bushes that grow along the river are of no use.
It is important for children to know that this plant ensures the survival of many insects on The turn is food for birds.
The road is held to make them understand the importance of our ecosystem.
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