Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Events / contests on World Environment Day - June 5

Here are a few events and contests hosted by various organisations in Chennai.

Madras Naturalists' Society and Pelican Nature Photography Society have organised a talk on Tanzania's Wildlife by Aparna Rao. On June 4. Time 6 00pm
Venue: Mediscan, Dr. Natesan Salai, Opp. East Entrance of CitiCentre. Chennai 600 004
There will also be an Introduction to the book by authors Chinna Sathan and Bal pandian
"Diary on the Nesting Behaviour of Indian Birds", Copies of the book will be available for sale at the venue

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centr
e, Kotturpuram hosts quiz and on the spot painting contest for the children studying in classes 6 to 8 at their centre. Time : 9 am onwards
Contact: 2441 0025, 2491 5250.

Civil Society Group organises an evening of fun with nature on Besant Nagar Beach. Near Police Beat, between 5 pm and 7 pm. Kite flying, music, songs and street plays. Contact - beachcampaign@gmail.com

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) celebrates the 'World Environment Day' each year. This year, TERI, in association with Hewlett Packard plans to commemorate the World Environment Day by organising an 'Environment Fair' (sutrupurasuzhal vizha) in Chennai. This will include an 'On the spot painting competition' and 'Quiz' for the students. For more details contact the co-ordinator Ms. Livleen K Kahlon on the email - kahlonl@teri.res.in

To know all the events for kids in Chennai go to www.yocee.in/whatsup.php. Updated daily