Greenwood High-Bannerghatta inspires children to be nature friendly, binds them up with animals

BENGALURU: Greenwood High – Bannerghatta, in collaboration with Prani - a pet sanctuary hosted “KNOWture”, a first of its kind event dedicated to bring youngsters close to flora and fauna by creating an environment where children could feel nature.


Adding to the glee of over 700 people who had gathered for the event, the team from Prani brought several animals like pony, emu, goat, sheep, iguana, degu, donkey,

Cochin bantam

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ducks

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terrapin

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Guinea pigs

, rabbits, gerbils, hedgehog, hamster, hooded rats, pigeons, puppies, African giant snails, meal worms, rooster, cray fish, egg collections, exo skeleton and Senegal parrot.

Nisha Jain

, a visitor who attended the event with her 2-year-old daughter, said, “I feel every child must get a chance to take care of pets. It instills a sense of responsibility and kindness in them. However owing to the hard-pressed schedules we are entangled in and the space crunch, we can hardly gift our children the opportunity.”

Over 10 facilitators were engaged to guide the students through this lifetime experiential education on how to interact with animals.

Niru Agarwal, Trustee, Greenwood High International School said, “KNOWture, is an opportunity for little ones to explore, to seek beyond and be responsible and harmonious to their surrounding environment. At Greenwood High, we never confine our children within the four walls of the classroom. Instead encourage them to explore, to seek beyond, to be inquisitive about the environment around them and love other living beings”