FAQ ButterflyIndia Meet 2008: U

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

"ButterflyIndia Meet- 2 2008: U" Uttarakhand (September 29, 2008)

How do I Register for the meet ?

Send email to Amol (power_amol@yahoo.com) and cc to Vijay (vijay.barve@gmail.com). For this meet advance payment of INR 2ooo is to be paid to "Tekdi Eco Services Private Limited", Account number: 033805003140 of ICICI, Kothrud Branch, Pune. The deadline for the payment is 15^th September 2008. Please inform to above email after you have paid.

Should I bring Sleeping bag there?

Yes, it is a must. Bring sleeping bag and mattress with you. Basic bedding is required.

Is it expected to Rain there? Should I bring Raincoat / Umbrella?

As the season is in its end monsoon phase so there may be rain may not be. So at least an umbrella and few plastic cover for camera, binox you should bring.


What kind of accommodation will be available?

The stay is made in the hotel Himalayan Paradise at Chakrata.

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

the focus of this meet is to explore the butterfly diversity of the area. So there will be nature trails during major part of the day. There will be discussions at the rooms for identification and related topics. Participants are welcome to share their knowledge through talks.

What kind of food will be available?

Simple Vegetarian food will be there.

How do I reach there?

Details are posted on Yahoo group as well as this blog.

What are the things I should carry along with me ?

1. Sleeping bag & Mattress
2. Light warm clothes
3. Umbrella/ Rain-coat
4. Personal medicines
5. Mosquito repellant cream
6. Torch, Candle & Matchbox
7. Rope & Polythene sheath for rain protection in the field
8. Cap
9. Water bottle
10. Extra battery pack for camera, torch etc.
11. Note book & Pencil
12. Field guide of butterflies

I still have questions

Write to Amol Patwardhan – power_amol@yahoo.com or call 9820962452
Pinakin Karve - pinakin.karve@gmail.com

FAQ ButterflyIndia Meet 2008

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

"ButterflyIndia Meet 2008: NB" North Bengal (March-21st, 2008)

How do I Register for the meet ?

Send email to Arjan(naturemates@gmail.com) and cc to Vijay (vijay.barve@gmail.com)

Should I bring Sleeping bag there?

Yes, it is a must. Bring sleeping bag and mattress with you.

Is it expected to Rain there? Should I bring Raincoat / Umbrella?

As the weather is in its transitional phase so there may be rain may not be. so at least an umbrella and few plastic covers for camera, binox you should bring.


What kind of accommodation will be available?

The stay is going to be in Forest Dormitory and Tents.

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

North Bengal meet schedule is available now. But it may be altered a little according to situation demand.

What kind of food will be available?

Simple Veg and Non veg food will be there.

How do I reach there?

Details are posted on Yahoo group as well as this blog.

What are the things I should carry along with me ?

1. Sleeping bag & Mattress
2. Light warm clothes
3. Umbrella/ Rain-coat
4. Personal medicines
5. Mosquito repellant cream
6. Torch, Candle & Matchbox
7. Rope & Polythene sheath for rain protection in the field
8. Cap
9. Water bottle
10. Extra battery pack for camera, torch etc.
11. Note book & Pencil

I still have questions

Write to Vijay Barve - vijay.barve@gmail.com call 9845080456
For North Bengal Meet call Arjan 09230532706 or Rudraprasad Das – 098305-17019

FAQ ButterflyIndia Meet 2007

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

"ButterflyIndia Meet 2007 : WG" Western Ghats (June 1-4, 2007) and "ButterflyIndia Meet 2007 : EG" Eastern Ghats (August 16-19, 2007)

How do I Register for the meet ?

Send the EG Registration form to Ushodayan (ushodayanthampy@yahoo.co.in) and cc to Vijay (vijay.barve@gmail.com)

Should I bring Sleeping bag there?

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

Is it expected to Rain there? Should I bring Raincoat / Umbrella?

It may rain during the meet days. It is recommended to bring raincoat and lot of polythene covers to protect your belongings at both camp sites.

Is person X going to be there ?

The confirmation phase for WG has started and check your confirmation status EG Meet List The list does not include local organizers.

WG meet is over WG Meet List . The list does not include local organizers.

C - Confirm
T - Tentative
D - Dropped

And in case of any confusion get in touch with Vijay immediately vijay.barve@gmail.com

What kind of accommodation will be available?

The stay is going to be in Forest Dormitory and Tents.

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

Eastern Ghats meet schedule is available now.

What kind of food will be available?

Simple Vegetarian food will be there.

How do I reach there?

Details are posted on Yahoo group as well as this blog.

I still have questions

Write to Vijay Barve - vijay.barve@gmail.com call 9845080456
For Eastern Ghats Meet call Ushodayan 09949297898.