Flora
Banyan Tree
Ficus benghalensis
The national tree of India, iconic in the park's landscape.
🌿 Est. 1984 · Vadodara, Gujarat
Protecting Nature Since 1984
Gujarat Nature Conservation Society — conserving biodiversity, educating communities, and nurturing the natural heritage of Vadodara.
40+
Years of Conservation
200+
Species Documented
50k+
Students Educated
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1984
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Our Mission
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Nurturing Nature, Empowering Communities
GNCS is a registered NGO working at the intersection of nature conservation and environmental education. Our Nature Education Park in Sindhrot, Vadodara serves as a living classroom.
We document flora, fauna, and avian life; run nature camps for youth; operate an astronomy observatory, an insect museum, and an automatic weather station.
Conservation Practices
Bori bunding, check dams, stone bunding
Nature Education
Camps, workshops for students & teachers
Astronomy Observatory
Stargazing & space awareness sessions
Climate Monitoring
Automatic weather station data
Key Attractions
Discover what makes the GNCS Nature Education Park unique.
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Astronomy Observatory
Watch the stars through our telescope at night-sky observation sessions for students and families.
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Automatic Weather Station
Real-time micro-climate monitoring — temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and more.
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Insect Museum
A fascinating collection of over 300 preserved insect specimens with educational display panels.
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Check Dam
Conservation engineering — our check dam, bori bunding and stone bunding recharge groundwater.
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Energy Park
Hands-on exhibits on solar, wind and other renewable energy sources for school groups.
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Nature Trails
Guided treks through the park with trained naturalists — observe flora, fauna, and birds up close.
Explore →Wildlife of Our Park
Discover the rich biodiversity of the Nature Education Park — over 200 species documented.
Flora
Flora
Flame of Forest
Butea monosperma
Brilliant orange flowers light up the forest in spring.
Flora
Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
Medicinally rich amla, widely used in Ayurvedic practices.
Flora
Sacred Fig
Ficus religiosa
A revered peepal tree with deep ecological significance.
Fauna
Indian Monitor Lizard
Varanus bengalensis
The largest lizard found in the park area.
Fauna
Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
Heard howling at dusk near the check dam.
Fauna
Indian Mongoose
Herpestes edwardsii
Quick and agile; a natural predator of snakes.
Fauna
Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Spotted at the forest edges at dawn and dusk.
Bird
Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
Famous for spectacular acrobatic courtship displays.
Bird
Purple Sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
A nectar feeder with stunning iridescent plumage.
Bird
Painted Stork
Mycteria leucocephala
A large wading bird seen at the park check dam.
Bird
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
A vivid flash of blue along the park's water bodies.
Bird
Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
A hovering hunter over open grasslands at the park edge.
Bird
Indian Pitta
Pitta brachyura
A monsoon visitor with nine stunning colours.
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Plan Your Visit
School groups, families and researchers are all welcome. Register in advance for a guided experience.