Exploring Delhi this Earth Day

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Earth Day celebrated on April 22, across the world, started in 1970 to create awareness about damage caused to our earth. Over the years, it’s become a day to talk about key environmental issues. Ok. That’s all. Rest you may read on internet.
I only want to talk to you about the awesome things you can do in Delhi, on April 22, which is conveniently a Saturday.  Here are some things happening in your city, in April:




1.       Deciduous trees now have new leaves. From translucent green to spectacular red to blushing pink, the new leaves come in quite a range of colour. My favourite place to see some stunningly red trees (Khirk) is Rose Garden Forest, opposite IIT Delhi.
2.       Bougainvillea are crazy with colour right now. And butterflies, especially the Common Mormon ( you will find them on citrus shrubs and curry leaves) are bustling around busily. At any park near you.
3.       Siris trees are flowering and making Delhi-ites heady with fragrance. Hauz Rani Forest is largely covered by these trees – and the bamboo patch at the entrance has the nicest bunch of robins, flycatchers and sun birds – if you go early morning.
4.       And following tradition, it’s a good idea to plant neem, kachnar and other saplings near your house on Earth Day, so that they grow to a decent height by the time it’s peak summer. All government nurseries give these saplings for free. I love Mehrauli Government Nursery because it’s gorgeous and is attached to my all-time favourite place – Sanjay Van.

So this April 22, go and connect with Earth. At a green spot near you. 

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