Harshada Gauns Inspires Environmental Curiosity at Winter School

Harshada Gauns from Arannya Environment Research Organisation (AERO) was a distinguished Resource Person at the Winter School on Research Foundation – Training the Curious Eye, hosted by DMS College & Research Centre. Through her engaging sessions, she illuminated the importance of approaching the environment as a rich research text. Harshada’s presentation, "The Green Lens: Seeing the Environment as a Research Text," encouraged participants to observe the natural world with heightened awareness and analytical curiosity. Her talk on “Sustainability in Sight: Human-Nature Interactions in Everyday Life” offered insightful reflections on the delicate balance between people and their surroundings. To deepen experiential learning, Harshada led an “Observation Walk: Documenting Eco Spaces Around Us,” guiding attendees to explore local ecosystems firsthand. Her contributions fostered a spirit of curiosity, reflection, and responsible engagement with the environment, leaving a lasting impact on all participants committed to sustainable living and environmental research.