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A Green Venture

Name: A Green Venture
Address: A Green Venture office 4/11 Asrani, Crescent Road, Kumara Krupa Park (Behind Bangalore Golf Course), Bangalore, 560001, IN
Telephone: +919886400312
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A Green Venture makes Sustainable Living Accessible through -

Natural Farm Visit Experiences & Camps
Nature Walks in Bangalore
Gardening Workshops
Cleans and ethical Products

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04/11/2026

🕷️ Busting Animal Myths! A little post-Halloween magic with A Green Venture! 🦇🦉🌿

Once the Halloween sugar rush settled and the spooky stories had been told, we got together for an evening of discovering the real magic behind some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures!

From spiders and bats to owls, toads and millipedes, we explored why these incredible little beings deserve our curiosity, respect and love rather than fear. After all, there’s so much more to them than their Halloween reputation!

Through stories, play, discovery and a little sprinkle of pixie dust, our kiddos discovered that every creature has a role to play in keeping our natural world in balance.

One of our favourite moments? The Web of Life! 🕸️ Watching the children connect the dots and realise just how important spiders are to the ecosystem was truly wonderful. And we loved having parents jump right in, participate and become curious learners alongside their little ones!

At A Green Venture, we love celebrating occasions with a little more green spirit — turning familiar festivities into opportunities to connect with nature, question what we know and learn to care for the creatures we share our world with.

A big thank you to all our lovely parents and kiddos for showing up with open minds, curious hearts and plenty of enthusiasm.

Here’s to raising a generation that is a little less afraid, a lot more curious, and always ready to love the wild! 💚

Walk • Wonder • Learn

02/11/2026

🌳 A weekend of walks, stories and discovering Bengaluru through a green lens!

Have you ever wondered what trees are really about? Where did they come from? Who planted them, who discovered them, what were they used for, and why were they so important to the communities that grew around them?

There was a time when natural resources were the very building blocks of thriving communities and civilisations. Water was carefully preserved, trees provided food, medicine, shelter and livelihoods, and the availability of natural resources often shaped settlements, development and the decisions of rulers.

Our walks go beyond talking about trees and nature. We explore history through a green lens — how people, communities and rulers shaped Bengaluru’s landscape, how conservation and stewardship became part of our shared heritage, and how these decisions continue to influence the green spaces we enjoy today.

Along the way, we uncover fascinating stories of flora and fauna, discover interdependent relationships, understand nature’s ingenious ways of survival, forage (responsibly!), observe, explore and find connections that often go unnoticed.

Because every tree has a story, every landscape holds a little history, and every walk is an opportunity to look at our surroundings differently.

We don’t just walk through nature. We learn to read it. 🌿

A Green Venture Nature Walks & Education
Walk • Wonder • Learn

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31/10/2026

🎃 Boo! Who said nature was scary? 👻🌿

This Halloween, we’re busting a few myths and making friends with some of nature’s most misunderstood characters!

🦇 Bats aren’t vampires! They’re incredible insect-eaters and pollinators.
🦉 Owls aren’t bad omens! They’re brilliant hunters who help keep rodent populations in check.
🐦 Crows aren’t spooky messengers! They’re clever, curious problem-solvers and nature’s very own clean-up crew.
🕷️ Spiders aren’t little monsters! They’re wonderful pest controllers and web-weaving engineers.
🌳 And those mysterious old trees? They’re busy providing shade, shelter, oxygen and homes to countless living beings!

At A Green Venture , Bangalore, we believe the best way to bust a fear is to get curious, observe, ask questions and learn!

So this Halloween, we’re trading fright for facts, spooky stories for nature stories, and plastic decorations for some wonderfully creative crafts made with fallen leaves, twigs and other gifts from nature. 🍂

Because the only thing scary about nature is how little we sometimes know about it! 😉

Less fear, more wonder. Let’s celebrate the wild and wonderful world around us! 💚

Happy Halloween, little nature explorers! 🎃

30/10/2026

🎃 Meet the Indian Devil Tree – Saptaparni! 🌿

A little spooky by name, magical by nature!

Flowering right now across many parts of India, is the Saptaparni (Alstonia scholaris) fills the air with its powerful fragrance, often travelling several metres, especially after sunset.

But here’s the real magic:
🌿 Its leaves grow in beautiful whorls, often in groups of seven.
🦋 Its fragrant flowers attract moths and other nocturnal pollinators.
🌱 Its silky, parachute-like seeds travel with the wind.
📚 Its wood was traditionally used to make school writing boards – hence the name scholaris!

Native to India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia, this tree is a wonderful part of our urban biodiversity.

This Halloween, let’s celebrate the so-called Devil Tree for what it truly is – a generous, fascinating ecological neighbour!

Not everything spooky is scary. Sometimes, it’s simply nature working its magic. 👻

27/10/2026

🌿 Moss or Lichen? Two tiny wonders hiding in plain sight! 🍃

Have you ever paused to look closely at the trunks of trees in Bengaluru’s parks? Look a little closer, and you might discover lush green mosses and beautiful lichens in shades of grey, yellow, orange and green!

At A Green Venture we love pointing out these often-overlooked organisms on our nature walks. They’re wonderful conversation starters and a reminder that there’s so much more to nature than meets the eye. 💚

But did you know they are very different?

🌱 MOSS — A tiny plant

• Mosses are small, non-vascular plants, meaning they lack the specialised tissues that transport water and nutrients in larger plants.

• They have tiny leaf-like structures and stems, but no true roots. Instead, hair-like structures called rhizoids help anchor them to surfaces.

• They make their own food through photosynthesis and reproduce by spores rather than flowers or seeds.

• Many mosses thrive in damp, shaded places, although some species can survive periods of drying.

LICHEN — A remarkable partnership

• A lichen is a partnership between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually a green alga, a cyanobacterium, or sometimes both.

• The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algal or cyanobacterial partner produces sugars through photosynthesis.

• Lichens come in a fascinating variety of forms: crusty patches, leafy lobes and branching, bush-like growths.

• They can grow on tree bark, rocks and soil, and many species tolerate harsh conditions.

🌳 And what about the trees they grow on?

Mosses and lichens commonly grow on tree bark without taking food from the tree. They are generally using the bark as a surface to live on, rather than parasitising the tree.

🌳 And what about the trees they grow on?

Mosses and lichens commonly grow on tree bark without taking food from the tree. They are generally using the bark as a surface to live on, rather than parasitising the tree.

✨ A little nature lesson hiding in plain sight: Moss shows us the resilience of small plants, while lichen reveals the remarkable possibilities of cooperation between different organisms.

22/10/2026

🌿 Trees, Plants & Festive Traditions

With Dussehra behind us and the festive season continuing, let’s explore the fascinating connections between Nature, our traditions and the festivals we celebrate. 🌳✨

Have you ever wondered why certain trees, leaves and plants hold a special place in our festivals? From sacred leaves and traditional offerings to the stories and symbolism associated with trees, Nature has been an integral part of our cultural learning for generations.

Join A Green Venture Nature Walks & Education for an engaging exploration of the trees and plants that shape our festive traditions, their cultural significance, and the stories they have to tell.

🌱 Discover trees and plants linked to our festivals
🍃 Explore their traditional and cultural significance
🌳 Learn to see Bengaluru’s green spaces through a new lens

📅 Monday, October 26
📍Cubbon Park
⏰ 7:30 am to 9:00 am (Adults, 13-14 years onwards)
⏰ 9:30 an to 11:00 am (Families, 1 child + 1 adult)

Come walk, wonder and learn with us as we uncover the stories of Nature woven into our festive celebrations.

A Green Venture | Walk • Wonder • Learn
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20/10/2026

This Dusshera, let’s look at the victory of good over evil through the eyes of nature. 🌿

Here in Bengaluru, our stories are not just found in books and traditions, but also in the magnificent trees that shade our streets, the birds that call them home, the butterflies that visit our flowers, and the countless little lives that thrive around us.

From the reverence for trees like the Shami, to Ayudha Puja and the tools that sustain our lives, our traditions offer us an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the natural world.

And perhaps, in our times, another victory worth striving for is one against pollution, wastefulness, disappearing green spaces and the loss of biodiversity.

Because every tree we protect, every habitat we preserve, and every child we teach to respect a tiny insect is a step towards a healthier, greener Bengaluru.

This Dusshera, may the victory of good inspire us to do good for nature, too.

Let’s celebrate our traditions, reconnect with the natural world, and leave a little more room for life to thrive.

🌳 A Green Venture
Walk. Wonder. Learn

17/10/2026

Rains transform. 🌧️🌿

Not just the world of plants and biodiversity, but our perspectives, our senses, our moods and the way we feel.

The Indian monsoon is perhaps one of the most magical times to be outdoors. The earthy aroma of rain-soaked soil, the fresh greens, the rich browns, the scent of foliage and the quiet rhythm of water through trees — nature has a way of refreshing the mind like few other experiences can.

Our guests today walked through a beautiful rainy evening, watching raindrops filter through towering trees, listening to the hum of insects and the calls of birds as dragonflies danced through the landscape and drongos, black kites and parakeets moved through the canopy.

When you lead nature walks, the environment itself becomes an integral part of the experience. No two walks are ever quite the same. And today, the rain became our companion, transforming this beautiful, biodiversity-rich, tree-filled landscape into something that felt almost like walking through a tropical forest.

A little rain. A whole new perspective. A reminder that sometimes, all we need is to step outdoors and let nature work its magic. 🍃

Today’s special monsoon walk at Taj West End, Bengaluru, where Bengaluru’s green heritage reveals a different side of itself with every season.

Walk. Wonder. Learn.

11/10/2026

💚 A walk through the iconic Taj West End, Bengaluru — a little journey back to the Bangalore of yesteryears.

The boulevard-lined streets, open skies, the gentle dip in temperature as you step deeper into this forest-like oasis, and the constant buzz of insects, punctuated by the calls of Black Kites, Barbets and Parakeets. 🌳🐦

There’s something timeless about this space. It reminds us of the cool, green Bangalore we love to reminisce about.

As we wander beneath its magnificent trees, we uncover stories of the city’s natural heritage, the fascinating lives of trees, traditional medicinal knowledge and the intricate web of life that thrives around us.

More than just a walk, it’s an opportunity to slow down, observe, listen and rediscover Bengaluru through a greener lens.

Because sometimes, all it takes is a walk among the trees to travel back in time. 🌿

07/10/2026

BULL TEMPLE | WHERE BENGALURU’S HISTORY MEETS ITS LANDSCAPE 🌿

A morning at the iconic Dodda Basavana Gudi (Bull Temple), Basavanagudi—looking beyond the monument to understand the story of Bengaluru through its people, landscape and ecology.

We explored the story and significance of the magnificent Nandi, the history of the temple and the cultural traditions that have grown around it.

But our conversation went beyond the temple walls.

We connected the story of this part of Bengaluru to the trees, rocky landscapes, lakes and traditional water systems that shaped the city—helping us understand how Bengaluru grew from a landscape of villages, fields, tanks and natural ecosystems into the city we know today.

For us, heritage isn’t just about looking at old buildings.

It is about asking:

🌳 What did this landscape look like before the city grew?
💧 Where did people get their water?
🪨 What do Bengaluru’s ancient rocks tell us?
🌿 Which trees and green spaces have survived the city’s transformation?
🐂 And how are nature, culture, livelihoods and traditions connected?

A wonderful group, curious questions and a chance to experience Bengaluru’s history through a green lens.

Walk. Wonder. Learn. 🌿

A Green Venture
A Green Venture
Nature Walks & Education

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A Green Venture Office 4/11 Asrani, Crescent Road, Kumara Krupa Park (Behind Bangalore Golf Course)
Bangalore
560001

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 5:30am

Telephone

+919886400312

Website

http://agreenventure.in/

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