About Us

We are Nature enthusiasts turned educators who want to bring Nature’s magic into students' lives.

Our journey began four years ago. Thicket Tales emerged from a commitment to nurturing the innate explorative spirit of children. A troubling trend that we saw was the lack of interest in learning and no connection to nature in children in urban settings. Thus, we came up with the formula:

Nature + Fun = Wonderful learning experience

"We're not here to make your children conservationists. Not everyone needs to be a conservationist to save nature. A child connected to nature will contribute to protecting it in whichever way they can and learn their subjects accidentally during our programs." — Saidevi Sanjeeviraja, Founder

Through our programs, we aim to create a space for all of us to be eco-conscious citizens who enjoy learning.

4 C's OF CURIOSITY

Collecting Observations

Conceiving Ideas

Connecting the Dots

Catalyzing Change

Nature is our medium!

Enabling people to understand the Environment and its interconnectedness with their daily lives and academic pursuits through our 4 C formula for curiosity.

In a world where children are spoon-fed information, we provide them a chance to arrive at the information themselves and question the information they have!

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MEET OUR TEAM

Anusuya Alagaraja

Anusuya Alagaraja, our Academic Director, boasts a remarkable 30-year tenure as a biology teacher and former principal, coupled with an inherent love for bird watching. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom, playing a vital role in crafting experiments, research tools, and observation techniques for our nature-focused program. Anusuya's wealth of experience and passion for the natural world serve as the cornerstone, shaping our program's foundation and fostering a deep connection to nature among our students.

Academic Director

Saidevi Sanjeeviraja

SaiDevi, Sanjeeviraja , grew up at foothills of Western Ghats. She feels Mother nature has backed her up ever since she started to walk while waiting for birds, snakes, butterflies and monitor lizards. She had to learn to be patient, be constantly curious and develop the art of asking the right questions, connect dots and tons of observational skills because her secret world is enchanting.

Founder

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A dedicated wildlife biologist who grew up surrounded by nature developing a deep connection to the environment. This guided her educational and career pursuits. Noticing a significant gap between research and grassroots communication she now aims to foster a connection to nature from a young age in children.

Vasavi Ballakkuraya

Program Head

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Yashas Bharadwaj

A passionate educator and wildlife enthusiast, committed to fostering a deep connection between children and nature. With a strong foundation in herpetology and wildlife conservation, he brings science to life through storytelling, hands-on exploration, and inquiry-driven sessions. His work goes beyond education-it’s about inspiring a sense of wonder, respect, and responsibility for the environment, helping young minds see themselves as part of nature rather than separate from it.

Nature Educator

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Anwitha Kunder

A passionate zoologist and field ecologist, Anwitha’s journey is driven by her curiosity about ecology and entomology. Through hands-on research, including the study of fig–pollinator interactions, she has developed a deep understanding of the natural world. Beyond her research, she is dedicated to bringing children closer to nature, sparking curiosity, enhancing observation skills, and nurturing a lasting sense of connection to the environment.