The Botany Department of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organized A Nature Fest on March 20th , 2024 celebrating the beauty and therapeutic features of Nature. The initiative was taken in collaboration with SOCH (Society for Conservation & Healing of Environment, Ludhiana) where in a workshop on Bonsai, Medicinal Plants and Dish Garden was carried out. The guests of the day were extended a warm welcome by Director Dr. Mukti Gill, Principal Dr. Iqbal Kaur and Dr. Kamaljit Kaur Grewal HOD of Botany, on their arrival. Environmentalist and President of the organization Dr. Balwinder Singh Lakhewali, along with Environmental Horticulturist and Secretary of SOCH Dr. Brij Mohan Bhardwaj and Media Coordinator Mrs. Sarabjeet Kaur graced the event.
S. Gurmukh Singh conducted the workshop beginning with the art of Bonsai making. He apprised the students about the varied aspects of Bonsai plant such ad designing and maintenance of the plant. Mrs. Sunaina Mittal showcased an array of beautifully carved models of dish garden while educating about the intricacies of creating a dish garden. She showed gardens in miniature forms and emphasized about how it adds beauty, serenity and value to the life an individual. In the third segment of the workshop the students were taken for a tree walk by the eminent members of the NGO, to generate awareness on the conservation of environment. While teaching them about the therapeutic properties of the medicinal plants and trees the students were also informed about the scientific names of the trees.
The Principal Dr. Iqbal Kaur congratulated Dr. Kamaljit Kaur Grewal and the staff of Botany Department for taking an initiative of raising awareness to enrich our lives through nature.