Downloads and Resources
Welcome to our resource library! These guides and tools are designed to help you take action in your own backyard—whether you're learning about local biodiversity, trying a DIY soil test, or making compost at home. Feel free to explore, share, and put them to use in your school, home, or community.
๐ Kodaikanal Bird Census Report – 2024
This report highlights species diversity and population trends from our most recent bird survey. It’s a snapshot of Kodaikanal’s rich avian biodiversity—and a call to action for conservation.
๐ Tamil Nadu State Action Plan for Climate Change: A Review and Call to Action
A review of Tamil Nadu’s 2020–2030 Climate Action Plan, highlighting gaps in emissions reduction and offering actionable solutions for individuals and communities.
๐ฆ Bird Quiz
Test your knowledge of Kodaikanal’s feathered friends! This interactive quiz is great for students, nature clubs, and bird lovers of all ages.
๐ฑ How to Send Your Soil for Testing
Understanding your soil is the first step to growing healthy crops. This guide walks you through how to collect and package soil samples for laboratory testing, with tips for interpreting your results.
๐ชฑ How to Make Vermicompost
Turn your kitchen waste into rich, nutritious compost using earthworms! This guide walks you through the basics of starting your own vermicompost bin.
๐งช Making Panchagavya
Panchagavya is a traditional organic growth booster used in natural farming. Learn how to prepare this powerful biofertilizer at home or on your farm.
๐ Waste Management Guide
Confused about what goes where? This guide helps you sort your waste correctly, reduce landfill contributions, and compost effectively in the Kodaikanal context.
Vanam Diaries: Stories of Culture and Ecology from Kodaikanal's Youth
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