On 25 September 2026, Rise Foundation, in association with Village Kanganheri RWA and supported by ONGC Videsh under Swachhata Hi Seva, organized a community plantation drive in Kanganheri Village. The plantation activity was carried out on both sides of the road from Kanganheri towards Badusarai, with enthusiastic participation from local villagers. A particularly inspiring partContinue reading “Community Plantation Drive at Kanganheri”
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How to build a bug house
Before you get started What you will need Method Instructions Roll paper into tubes Roll paper, cardboard and bark into tight tubes and cut to fit the length of your container. Lacewings eat pests like aphids, and love to nestle in corrugated cardboard spirals. Pack your tubes tightly Pack your tubes tightly into your chosenContinue reading “How to build a bug house”
Urban Biodiversity Begins With Habitat — Not Just Greenery
When we think about making our cities greener, we often think about planting more trees and flowers. But a truly biodiverse urban landscape needs more than plants. 🐝 Many solitary bees do not live in honey-bee hives. They need suitable places to nest and reproduce — including natural cavities, hollow stems and other protected spaces.Continue reading “Urban Biodiversity Begins With Habitat — Not Just Greenery”
Do We Need Only Mature Trees for Urban Ecological Services or Miyawaki Afforestation is also Helpful?
Role of Miyawaki Forests in Indian Cities When we talk about “ecological services” in cities—cooler micro‑climate, clean air, groundwater recharge, biodiversity, mental health benefits—people often imagine big old trees with wide canopies. This picture is partly true, but also incomplete. Research on urban forests shows that all age classes of trees contribute to ecosystem services,Continue reading “Do We Need Only Mature Trees for Urban Ecological Services or Miyawaki Afforestation is also Helpful?”
How Pollination Happens?
Bees, hoverflies and butterflies are considered good pollinators as they have evolved a variety of morphological tricks to find flowers and store pollen efficiently, enabling them to perform all steps of the pollination process. HAIR :Many pollinating insects have long hairs. Some are branched, which aid pollen attachment. Bees in particular have long densely packed hairs. In some bee species even the eyesContinue reading “How Pollination Happens?”
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆?
• Perennials over annuals: perennial plants are generally better sources of pollen and nectar. They can also be easier to maintain as they don’t require replanting every year. • Do you see pollinators visiting it? When choosing plants to buy at a nursery, look for the bees: you will quickly discover which flowers they visitContinue reading “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆?”
The Quick Guide to Attracting Helpful Insects to Your Garden
Want healthier plants and fewer garden pests without using harsh chemicals? The secret isn’t spraying—it’s inviting beneficial insects to your backyard! Installing a Bee & Insect Hotel provides a safe refuge for nature’s best garden helpers. 🐞 Who Lives in an Insect Hotel? Different species use specialized compartments inside the hotel: ☀️ 4 Simple RulesContinue reading “The Quick Guide to Attracting Helpful Insects to Your Garden”
How to Use an Insect House: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Creating a safe space for beneficial insects is one of the easiest ways to support biodiversity in your garden. An insect house provides nesting and shelter for solitary bees, ladybugs, lacewings, and other helpful insects that naturally pollinate plants and control pests. Simply hanging an insect house isn’t enough—the right location and care make allContinue reading “How to Use an Insect House: A Complete Guide for Beginners”
How Trees Reduce Air Pollution
Planting trees helps to improve air quality through 3 key impacts: These impacts combine to create powerful, lasting effects for the the communities where trees are planted. The Two main types of pollutants that trees remove from the atmosphere: How Do Trees Produce Oxygen? Trees produce oxygen through a process that you’ve probably heard of; photosynthesis. The tree’sContinue reading “How Trees Reduce Air Pollution”
Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?
Understanding the Difference Between Rapid Urban Forests and Natural Climax Forests The Miyawaki afforestation technique has gained global recognition for transforming barren urban lands into dense green forests within a few years. From schools and corporate campuses to degraded urban landscapes, Miyawaki forests are helping cities combat climate change, improve biodiversity, and restore ecological functions.Continue reading “Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?”