2025-11-21

TIES recently held an exciting frog-conservation awareness session at Govt. UP School, Thokkupara, as part of the project “Development of Bioacoustics Tools for Monitoring Amphibian Diversity in the Munnar Landscape.”

This initiative is supported by Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, USA, and biometrio.earth, Germany.

The program began with a beautiful prayer song followed by a warm welcome from Head Master Mr. Mahesh Kumar. Dr. Punnen Kurian, Director of TIES, presided over the event, stressing the vital role amphibians play in our ecosystem. Mr. Nidhichand K.P. (Project Officer, TIES) led the main session, introducing students to frog life cycles, habitats, and the unique amphibian diversity of Munnar—especially its endemic and threatened species.

A big shout-out to teachers Ms. Beena Peter and Ms. Zanudeeen for their wonderful support, and to TIES team members Mr. Sarath Babu N B (Nature Education Officer) and Ms. Cimila Sibichen (Project Assistant) for their active involvement. Senior Assistant Ms. Suja Varghese closed the event with a heartfelt vote of thanks.

The day ended with a fun colouring competition, sparking creativity while reinforcing conservation learning. Winners of the 1st and 2nd prizes were awarded for their impressive work!

TIES extends sincere gratitude to the school for its warm hospitality. Programmes like this nurture young ambassadors of nature and help protect Munnar’s rich amphibian diversity