The Serenity Library and Botanical Garden

Scales, Slither & Secrets
A two-day advanced herpetofauna workshop curated for serious learners, researchers, and naturalists.

🗓️ July 26–27, 2025
📍 The Serenity Trust, Koteshwar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Led by Dr. Varad Giri (Reliance Foundation) and Ms. Sushmita Kar (India Turtle Conservation Program), this immersive field-based workshop will cover:
* Exploring snakes, lizards, amphibians, and chelonians
* Live presentations and practical sessions
* Evening field exploration

A rare opportunity to engage directly with India’s leading herpetologists.
Strictly limited entries. Registration now open via QR code.

For any query DM or call
9924541203 / 9113693287 / 9825005580

Join us to explore monsoon beauty at the Serenity trust .
Nature walk to explore flora and fauna.
Hands on activity : Pond dipping to explore life cycle of dragonfly , damselfly , mosquito and other aquatic creatures , aquatic vegetation , insectivorous plant .
Rain water harvesting and a lot of fun.
DM 9924541203 for details
link for registration 👇 https://forms.gle/mkEXuZLguwta1Ncr9

The Serenity trust is organizing the following four workshops with Peter Smetacek, founder, Butterfly Research Centre, Bhimtal. .
a) Basics of Butterflies
Date and Day: 27th of July 2024, Saturday
Timing: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Who can attend: 15 year old and above
b) Moths Night
Date and Day: 27th of July 2024, Saturday
Timing: 6:30pm to 10:00 pm
Who can attend: 15 year old and above
c) Introduction to butterfly families, making and reporting discoveries
Date and Day: 28th of July 2024, Sunday
Timing: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Who can attend: 15 year old and above
d) Butterfly curation
Priority will be given to college students.
Date and Day: 29th of July 2024, Monday
Timing: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Who can attend: 15 year old and above
* for curation workshop it is mandatory to attend the workshop on 28 July as well.
Call or DM 9924541203 for registration and queries.

Glimpses of our “Summer nesting and reproductive behaviour trail @ the Serenity trust” conducted on 16/06/24 :

We tried to cover the following aspects of reproductive behaviour of birds with live examples in the field: appearance: sexual dimorphism and breeding feathers; courtship rituals including calls , dance displays, offering of gifts; nests architecture: types of nest, nest making techniques, site selection, material used; change in diet during the breeding season; parental care, including: cleaning of nest, stages of development of offsprings, begging calls, brood parasitism , strategies to avoid predation , Synurbization and more.

All protocol were followed while observing the nests so that the birds were not harassed

The Serenity Trust and Botanical Garden simultaneously hosted two different sessions on the occasion of the World Environment day. The focus of this year's event was on land restoration, combatting desertification, and drought resilience, highlighting the significance of these important issues. The celebration included a variety of engaging activities and games for people of all ages, aimed at promoting an appreciation for the invaluable gifts of nature and the importance of conservation.

Click on the link to register for our upcoming workshop on the world environment day!

https://forms.gle/roc4Sxc3XLy7SGf2A

The Serenity Library and Botanical Garden is glad to announce Gujarat’s second Butterfly Meet 2016. The meet aims to bring together individuals and organizations working on butterflies of Gujarat on one platform. Also individuals from other States interested in butterflies of Gujarat are welcome to attend the programme. The purpose of the meet is to generate awareness regarding documentation and conservation of butterfly and moth diversity of Gujarat. Mr. Peter Smetacek, founder of Butterfly Research Centre, Bhimtal and a leading lepidopterist of our country will be guiding us throughout the meet.

For the field trip we are going to explore Bakore (Mahisagar district) located amongst the forest of Arravalli hills.

Feel the forest at Sundarvan Bakore Campsite….

Poster presentations are invited from the individuals doing research on butterflies and moths in different parts of the Gujarat State. Research areas may include:
1. Documentation of butterflies/moths of a particular area
2. Studies linked with butterflies/moths’ conservation

For registration and details contact:
Dr. Pratiksha Patel +91 97248 57597
Dr. Rajesh Chandana +91 98253 17212
Drupad Patel +91 98797 43243
Email: [email protected]

I invite you all to a Talk & Presentation on Domestic Sparrows by Mr. Jagat Kinkhabwala on the occasion of 'World Sparrow Day' on Sunday, 20th March at 'The Serenity Library & Botanical Garden', Ahmedabad, at 3.30 pm.
Kindly join us for the talk and over some tea & interaction post talk.
For details please call , Whatsapp or message me on +91 9879146350

It was an honour and privilege to host Dr. Raju Vyas, an eminent herpetologist of our country. The talk was not only informative but also it inspired young students and other participants to take a step forward toward reptile studies and awareness initiatives in Gujarat.