Nature Club

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Environmental education is the process of learning through which one acquires sufficient knowledge to understand environmental problems and contribute towards solving them. Nature club is the right place that provides opportunities for direct experiences, practical and problem solving skills. It is a place where like-minded people come together to work towards the remediation and upgradation of our nature. It promotes an integrated approach to teaching-learning process using environment as an instrument.

The Nature Club at PCER, New Panvel was thus formed to achieve the above stated objectives. The primary motto of the club is

OBJECTIVES

  • To enhance environmental awareness and consciousness and concern for the natural environment among the student teachers.
  • To provide opportunities to acquire attitudes, values and skills needed to protect and improve the natural environment.

ACTIVITIES

  • The club every year organizes a series of National Level Seminar on Environmental Reengineering. The topic of the seminar is in line with the theme of the year declared by the United Nations.
  • The members of the club participate in tree plantation drives every year.
  • The club encourages students to participate in activities related to mangrove management organized by Navi Mumbai Environment Preservation Society since 2013.
  • Visits to plant nursery, talks on environment day, world sparrow and waste management are activities undertaken by the club.
  • The club organizes poster making competition on various issues revolving environment.

Nature Club 2024-25

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta Thakur
Student Council memberMr. Alan D'silva (S.Y. B.Ed.)
Mrs. Aditi Rungta (F.Y. B.Ed.)
Student RepresentativeMs. Priya Rai (S.Y. B.Ed.)
Ms. Frenny Lawrence (S.Y. B.Ed.)
Ms. Sneha Bharti (F.Y. B.Ed.)
Ms. Sapna Dogra (F.Y. B.Ed.)
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World Earth Day Awareness Session

As Earth Day aims to inspire and mobilize people worldwide to take meaningful actions that contribute to the health and ...
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Water Conservation Awareness Drive

To observe World Water Day, the Nature Club of MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel, conducted an ...
Compassion in Action Creative Bird Feeders for Sparrows

Compassion in Action: Creative Bird Feeders for Sparrows

As part of the Environmental Sustainability initiatives, the F.Y.B.Ed. students engaged in a meaningful activity to mark World Sparrow Day ...
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Plastic Waste Collection Drive

To combat the growing menace of plastic pollution, a Plastic Waste Collection Drive was organized. The primary objective was to ...
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Bin the Battery Project

Recognizing the hazardous impact of improperly disposed batteries, the college launched the Bin the Battery Project. Students were urged to ...
E-Waste Collection Drive 2024-25-1

E-Waste Collection Drive

In continued collaboration with Thane Mahanagar Palika, the college organized its annual E-Waste Collection Drive. Teacher-students collected electronic waste such ...
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Composting Activity

Another sustained activity which we continued was the making of organic compost. The primary objective of this initiative was to ...
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Seminar on “Environmental Re-Engineering Series 13: Mission LiFE”

Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel organized a series of national-level seminar from 9th to 16th December 2024 ...
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District Eco-Sustainability Championship

The college proudly participated in the District Eco-Sustainability Championship, a platform to showcase sustainable practices and innovations. Our student-teachers represented ...

Nature Club 2023-24

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta Thakur
Student Council MemberMs. Divya Samota (S.Y. B.Ed.)
Mr. Alan D'silva (F.Y. B.Ed.)
Student RepresentativesMs. Haifa Khan (S.Y. B.Ed.)
Ms. Priya Rai (F.Y. B.Ed.)
Ms. Frenny Lawrence (F.Y. B.Ed.)
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World Earth Day Awareness Session 2023-24

As Earth Day aims to inspire and mobilize people worldwide to take meaningful actions that contribute to the health and ...
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Paper Bag Distribution Activity 2023-24

As a part of our continuous, sustained initiative, Paper Bag Distribution Activity was planned. Our seniors had already made the ...
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Plastic Waste Collection Drive 2023-24

During the academic year 2023-24, a Plastic waste collection drive was organized. The objective of this Plastic-waste collection drive was ...
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E-Waste Collection Drive 2023-24

In continuation of the commitment towards nature earth this year too we organized an E-waste collection drive in collaboration with ...
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Educational Visit 2023-24

On 13th December 2023, an Educational Visit was organized to Muenzer Bharat Private Limited, an organization which collects Used Cooking ...
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Composting Activity 2023-24

Another sustained activity which we continued was the making of organic compost. The primary objective of this initiative was to ...

Nature Club 2022-23

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta Thakur
Ms. Bhanu Yadav
Student Council MemberMr. Nirmit Dhuri
Ms. Divya Samota
Student RepresentativesMs. Rajlakshmi
Ms. Jyoti Srivastava
Ms. Haifa Khan
Ms. Rutuja Patil
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Composting Activity 2022-23

A significant step towards promoting environmental awareness was taken by the club by organizing a Composting Activity. The primary objective ...
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Joy of Giving Week: Jumble Sale by SIBC 2022-23

Student teachers contributed to the Jumble Sale this year held at the V. Pillai Campus, held on 8th October, 2022 ...
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Educational Visit to Muenzer Bharat Private Limited 2022-23

On 14th September, 2022, an educational visit was organized to Muenzer Bharat Private Limited, an organization which collects Used Cooking ...
E-waste-Collection-Drive-2022-23

E-waste Collection Drive 2022-23

During the last academic year, the Nature Club introduced the concept of e-waste and its management. This year too, in ...
Paper-Bag-Making-and-Distribution-2022-23

Paper-Bag Making and Distribution 2022-23

Paper bag making is an annual yearlong environmental initiative by PCER. We prepare paper bags out of old magazines or ...
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Managing Plastic Waste – Making Ecobricks

Plastic is an amazing material with incredible properties, however when it goes to ‘waste’, it contaminates the ecosystems that sustain ...

Nature Club 2021-22

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-ChargeDr. Geeta Thakur
Student Council MemberMr. Nirmit Dhuri
Student RepresentativesMs. Rajlakshmi
Ms. Jyoti Srivastava
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World Environment Day 2021-22

On account of World Environment Day, observed every year on 5th June, Nature club of PCER organized a Competition. The ...
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Paper-bag Making and Distribution 2021-22

Paper bag making is an annual yearlong environmental initiative by PCER. We prepare paper bags out of old magazines or ...

Nature Club 2020-21

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Geeta Thakur
Student Council MemberMs. Jasmine
Student RepresentativesMs. Ronika Yadav
Ms. Kiranjyot Kaur Mankoo
Webinar-on-World-Habitat-Day-1-Minute-Habit-Formation-2020-21

Webinar on “World Habitat Day: 1 Minute Habit Formation” 2020-21

On 15th October, 2020, MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel and Pillai HOC College of Education and ...

Nature Club 2019-20

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Geeta Thakur
Mr. Gyanendrapratap Singh
Student Council MemberMs. Pooja Talreja
Student RepresentativesMs. Anna George
Ms. Larissa Pereira
Ms. Amrita Shri
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Poster Presentation 2019-20

Poster Presentations by students were done on the international days celebrated worldwide related to literature. The student highlighted the significance ...
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Planters using Recycled Bottle 2019-20

The students of S.Y. B.Ed. took the initiate to make planters for the window sills. The planters were made of ...
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Plastic Bottle Recycling 2019-20

As an Environmentally Institution, we are always looking to make the environment more sustainable. In this effort, we found that ...
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National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering: Series – 10 People and Nature: A Livable and Sustainable Future” 2019-20

Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel, organized a one-day National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering: Series - 10 ...
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Awareness on Plastic Waste 2019-20

Awareness on Plastic Waste on 13th November, 2019. A Session on Plastic Waste m=Management was conducted by Ms. Kalpana Andhare ...
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Paper Bag Making 2019-20

David Attenborough says, “The truth is: The natural world is changing and we are totally dependent on that world. It ...

Nature Club 2018-19

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Geeta Thakur
Student Council MemberMs. Harwinder Kaur
Student RepresentativesMs. Archana Jha
Ms. Vipasha Adlakha
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Paper Bag Making 2018-19

As part of the community outreach programme of the college, students were encouraged to make paper bags using old newspapers ...
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Visit to Muenzer Bharat 2018-19

The students of F.Y. B.Ed. and S.Y. B.Ed. along with the staff members visited Muenzer Bharat Private Limited, Nerul on ...
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National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering: Series 9” 2018-19

One day National Level Seminar on "Environmental Re-engineering: Series 9" was organized on 1st December, 2018. The theme of the ...

Nature Club 2017-18

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Bindu Tambe
Student Council MemberMs. Deepa Vinod
Student RepresentativesMs. Arshee Sayyed
Ms. Yogita Patil
Ms. Pratibha Pandey
National-Level-Seminar-on-Environmental-Re-Engineering-Series-8 Year-of-Sustainable-Tourism-2017-18

National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-Engineering: Series-8 Year of Sustainable Tourism” 2017-18

Date: 9th December, 2017 Environmental Re-Engineering Series 8 Brochure (view .pdf) Seminar on Environmental Re-Engineering Series 8 Report (view .pdf) ...
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Paper Bag Making 2017-18

As part of the community outreach programme of the college, students were encouraged to make paper bags using old newspapers ...
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Other activities 2017-18

Various environment-related days like World Sparrow Day (March 20), World Water Day (March 22), were celebrated by discussions on the ...

Nature Club 2016-17

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Bindu Tambe
Student Council MemberMrs. Annu Binoy
Student RepresentativesMs. Shanoli Ghosh
Ms. Kanchan Sharma
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Paper Bag Making 2016-17

As part of the community outreach programme of the college, students were encouraged to make paper bags using old newspapers ...
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Tree Plantation Drive 2016-17

The student teachers participated in the tree plantation drive organized by the social forestry department in Navi Mumbai during the ...
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Writing Competition 2016-17

A Caption - writing competition was held this year with “Nature” as the theme. Students of B.Ed. and M.Ed. participated ...
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National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-Engineering: Series-7 Year of Pulses” 2016-17

Date: 22nd October, 2016 Seminar Brochure (view .pdf) Seminar Reports (view .pdf) A one-day national-level seminar was organized on Environmental ...

Nature Club 2015-16

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMs. Bindu Tambe
Student RepresentativesSreejith Nair
Kalpana Kumari
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Van Mahotsav 2015-16

S.Y.B.Ed. Activities 2015-16 1st July 2016 “If a tree is saved even at cost of one’s head, it’s worth it” ...
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World Earth Day 2015-16

24th April, 2016 was celebrated as “World Earth Day”. Student teachers were shown videos regarding the destruction done by mankind ...
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Grow Micro Greens 2015-16

Students were encouraged and motivated to grow micro greens. A session was conducted to create awareness among students about what ...
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World Water Day 2015-16

22nd March, 2016 was celebrated as World Water Day and the students conducted a small water audit in the college ...
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World Sparrow Day 2015-16

20th March, 2016 World Sparrow day was marked on 20th March, 2016. Awareness was created amongst the student teachers about ...
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World Soil Day 2015-16

5th December, 2015 5th December is celebrated as World Soil Day and on this occasion we organized an Educational Visit ...
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National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering Series 6: Year of Soils” 2015-16

Date: 21st November, 2015 Seminar Brochure (view .pdf) Seminar Reports (view .pdf) A National-Level Seminar was organized on Environmental Re-engineering: ...

Nature Club 2014-15

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMs. Geeta S. Thakur
Ms. Mayuri Jadhav
Student RepresentativesVidya Chavan
Madhu Singh

Talk on “World House Sparrow Day” 2014-15

20th March, 2015 A Talk on World House Sparrow Day was conducted on 20th March, 2015 by Asst. Prof. Mrs ...

Two Day National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering Series 5: Family Farming”

8th and 9th December, 2014 Pillai College of Education and Research, New organized an ICSSR sponsored two day National Level ...

Walk and Talk Event on “Mangroves” 2014-15

22nd November, 2014 A Walk and Talk Event on Mangroves was organized by Navi Mumbai Environment Preservation Society on 22nd ...

Nature Club 2013-14

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMs. Geeta S. Thakur
Ms. Bindu Tambe
Ms. Namrata Saxena
Student RepresentativesSangeeta Rani
Shilpa Jeswani
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Seminar on “Wetland Management” 2013-14

1st February, 2014 2nd February, every year, is celebrated as World Wetlands Day. This year on occasion of the same, ...
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Two Day National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering Series 4: Water Cooperation”

29th and 30th November, 2013 Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel, in collaboration with YASHADA, Pune, organized a Two ...

Nature Club 2012-13

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Geeta S. Thakur
Mrs. Tina Roy
Student RepresentativesVrushali Hatankar
Hardik Dave

Poster and Collage Making Competition 2012-13

18th November, 2012 At PCERP, we all know that awareness is fruitful only when it is followed with actions. Thus ...

National Level Seminar on “Environmental Re-Engineering Series 3, Sustainable Energy for All” 2012-13

19th and 20th October, 2012 On 19th and 20th October, 2012, we had a two-day National Level Seminar on “Environmental ...

Nature Club 2011-12

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Geeta S. Thakur
Mrs. Tina Roy
Student RepresentativesNaama Mala
Akshaya Patil

Go Green Nursery 2011-12

14th March, 2012 On 14th March, 2012 our B.Ed. students accompanied by their faculties visited “Go Green Nursery” situated at ...

Waste Competition 2011-12

7th March, 2012 Best out of Waste Competition was conducted on 7th March, 2012 for B.Ed. students of PCER, New ...

Nature Trek 2011-12

12th February, 2012 On 12th February, 2012 our faculty Asst. Prof. Mrs. Geeta S. Thakur along with a teacher trainee ...

Workshop on “Environment Education through Innovative Classroom Teaching Methods” 2011-12

27th January, 2012 A Workshop on “Environment Education through Innovative Classroom Teaching Methods” was conducted by Ms. Pooja Shinde, Ms ...

Fun-Games Session 2011-12

12th January, 2012 On 12th January, 2012, Ms. Jyotsna Suchdev conducted a Fun-Games Session based on environmental awareness activities at ...

Environmental Science 2011-12

15th December, 2011 On 15th December, 2011, two of our students Ms. Pooja and Ms. Minal conducted various activities related ...

Trailblazer Experience 2011-12

19th and 20th November, 2011 On 19th and 20th November, 2011, three student teachers, Ms. Pooja Shinde, Ms. Meenal Malaye, ...

National Level Seminar Series on “Environmental Re-engineering Series 2: Forest Resource Management” 2011-12

19th and 20th October, 2011 A National Level Seminar Series on "Environmental Re-engineering: series 2 Forest Resource management" was organized ...

Poster Making Competition 2011-12

30th September, 2011 A Poster Making Competition was conducted at PCER New Panvel on 30th September, 2011. The theme for ...

Nature Club 2010-11

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMrs. Bhavna Dave
Mrs. Geeta S. Thakur
Student RepresentativesKuldeep Parcha
Neeta Sharma

Our bonding with Hariyali 2010-11

27th November, 2010 and 6th February, 2011 We at PCER Panvel are always eager to work productively towards the environment ...

Two Days National Seminar on “Environmental Re-engineering for Enhanced Living” 2010-11

1st and 2nd October, 2010 Two Day National Level Seminar on ‘Environmental Reengineering for Enhanced Living’ was organized on 1st ...