Indian Grewia – A Small Tree with Big Benefits
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills This picture of Indian Grewia (Grewia abutilifolia) was taken at the Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park area. It is a small tree, growing 2–5 meters tall. It is commonly found in dry forests, hill slopes, rocky areas, open woodlands, and even along roadsides and wastelands. It has broad, hairy leaves and small […]
Purple-rumped Sunbird: A Tiny Jewel of Nature
Category: Water Body Restoration What you see here is the Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica), captured in a bush near the Vettai Perumal Temple Kanmai. These tiny birds, about 10 cm long, are found in gardens, forests, scrublands, and farms across India and Sri Lanka. The males are striking with a bright purple rump and shiny […]
The Eye-Patterned Moth of Sanjeevi Hills
Category: Greening Sanjeevi Hills What you see here is Spirama retorta, a moth commonly found in the Sanjeevi Hills. It is easily recognised by the eye-like patterns on its wings that help protect it from predators. This moth is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in forests, woodlands, and scrub areas. Its life cycle […]
Biodiversity at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park: A Glimpse into Nature’s Richness
Category: Eco Park We at Ramco Community Services recently conducted a biodiversity survey at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park, aiming to document birds, butterflies, odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), and reptiles. Using Visual Encounter Surveys and transect walks, we assessed species diversity and abundance along a short trail in the park. The avifauna survey – simply the […]
Teaching Kids to Care: The 3-Bin System at Ramco Schools
Category: Solid Waste Management At Ramco Group educational institutions, we believe in catching children young when it comes to building good habits and caring for the environment. That’s why we’ve introduced a 3-bin waste system in our schools. Students are taught to separate waste into three categories so it can be safely recycled, composted, or […]
A Brief Encounter with a Tawny Coster at Vettaiperumal Temple Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration A Tawny Coster butterfly was observed feeding on nectar along the water’s edge at the Vettaiperumal Temple tank. Scientifically known as Acraea violae, the Tawny Coster is a familiar yet striking butterfly found widely across India and South Asia. Its bright orange wings, marked with distinct black spots, make it easily […]
