A group of botanists under the Winged Endeavors banner observes the flowering and leafing of trees as part of the Kalaburagi Tree Festival in March. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Kalaburagi witnessed its first ever March Festival of Trees held at the Public Garden on March 30. The event was organized by Winged Endeavors, a local organization known for its nature-based initiatives.
The festival is part of a 10-day citizen science program aimed at documenting and celebrating the seasonal changes (phenology) of Indian trees. At the event, organizer KS Aishwarya said the initiative encourages people to observe and record the behavior of trees, such as new leaf growth and flowering, and highlights the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Ms. Aishwarya emphasized the aim of the festival to raise awareness about the effects of human activities on trees and expressed the view that the flowering and foliage of trees is affected by climate change. Planting more trees and preserving existing ones can combat the climate crisis and leave a healthier environment for future generations, she added.
She highlighted the vital role trees play in maintaining ecosystems. “Trees support countless organisms and form the backbone of our environment. By preserving trees, we preserve entire ecosystems,” she added.
The flowering process of trees like Morembu tree, Bougainvillaea, Woman’s tongue tree, Copper pod tree, Pongamia, Neem, Singapore cherry, Oleander, Mexican oleander, Champa tree, Custard apple tree and Palash tree was explained by a team led by Ms. Aishwarya along with members of the Faculty of Biology, Drhreedeojarith, Drhreedojarith, Drhrexhandarima. Rajshekhar Chinmalli, Dr. Anita M. Harwal and Riyaz Ahmad Chabanur.
Published – 1 Apr 2026 09:52 IST
