Meet Successful

We had 55+ participants for the meet and was well received by all. Sincere thanks to Malabar Natural History Society, Kerala Forest Department and the organisers.

We will put up more reports and checklists soon.

FAQ ButterflyIndia Meet 2005

[This document is being updated frequently.]

What is this Meeting / Meet / Workshop / Seminar / Conference is officially called ?

It is "ButterflyIndia Meet 2005".

What is the registration fee for the Meet?

It is Rs. 200/- per head. (Rs. 100/- for students). Special thanks to MNHS and FD, for providing assistance, to keep the fee so less.

Should I bring a sleeping bag?

Yes, it is recommended to bring sleeping bag with you.

Is it raining in Aralam ? Should I bring Raincoat / Umbrella?

It is likely to rain in Aralam during the meet days.

Is person X going to be there ?

Check out at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ButterflyIndia/database?method=reportRows&tbl=4&sortBy=1&sortDir=down&startAt=&prntRpt=1

What kind of accommodation will be available?

Dormatories are available in Aralam WLS.

What is the program schedule like ? Is the talk “blah blah” going to be there? How much time is allocated for outdoor sessions ?

Check out at http://butterflyindia.blogspot.com/2005/09/schedule-of-meet.html

What kind of food will be available?

Simple Vegetarian food will be there.

What should I bring there?

Sleeping bag, Rainwear, essential cloths and medicine, field guides, and camera (if you have).

How do I reach there?

Check out at http://butterflyindia.blogspot.com/2005/07/how-to-reach-aaralam-wls.html

Where do I report? Is there any conveyance from Iritty to Aralam?

Report at the forest office I Iritty which is opposite Iritty Police station. Someone will be there to guide you.

I still have questions L

Check out how to contact at http://butterflyindia.blogspot.com/2005/09/contact-details.html

Schedule of the meet

Date	Time	Activity	Anchors
16-09-05	8hrs-13hrs	Awaiting the participants, Preparation time for anchor team; Informal mingling; butterfly watching for the early birds, lunch
	14-15.30hrs	Formal Inauguration	Organizers and FD
	15.30hrs	Tea break
	16-16.45hrs	Why watch Butterflies?	E.Kunhikrishnan
	17-19.30hrs	Photographing Butterflies	TNA Perumal, Mayilvahan
	19.30-20 hrs	Dinner, Making groups for field sessions, discussions etc.
	21-22 hrs	Butterfly identification for beginners	Jaffer Pallot, Subramanian
17-09-05	7.30-8.30hrs	Breakfast
	8.30-9.30hrs	Specialist Workshop - De-hyping Blues	Susanth Kumar, Karthikeyan
	10.00 -12.30 hrs	Field Session
	12.30-14hrs	Lunch
	14-15hrs	Specialist Workshop - Know your Skippers	Kunhikrishnan
	15hrs	Tea break
	15.15-16hrs	Butterly Migration	Jafer Palot, Pramod
	16-18hrs	Field Session
	18-18.45hrs	Studying Lifecycles and Butterfly Gardening	Soubhadra, Kunhikrishnan
	19-19.45 hrs	Nature Education through Butterflies	Karthikeyan, Pramod
	20-21hrs	Dinner
	21-21.45hrs	Conservation of Butterfly Habitats	George Mathew, Aravind N A
	21.45-22.30 hrs	Emerging Fields- Moths	George Mathew, Alka Vaidya, Abhilash Peters
18-09-05	7.30-8.30hrs	Breakfast
	8.30-9.30hrs	Emerging Fields-Dragonflies and damselflies	Francy Kakkaserry, Subramanian
	10-12hrs	Field Session
	12.30-13.30hrs	Lunch
	13.30-15 hrs	Valedictory session
		Tea

Contact Details

Bangalore

1. Vijay Barve: Ph: 080-28568000-002 (O); 09845080456(m)
2. K.A.Subramanian: Ph:080-23636420-432 (Extn:4231,4232) (O); 09845881252 (m)
3. N.A.Aravind: Ph: 09448124570(m)

Kerala (Kannur, Kozhikode)

1. Jaffer Pallot: Ph: 09447470439 (m)