

Enabling individuals to understand the Environment and its interconnectedness with their daily lives.
Nature + Fun = Wonderful learning experience    Â


ABOUT US
Building 5 Million Climate Changemakers, One Backyard at a Time At Thicket Tales, we believe every child carries curiosity, courage, and hope — the three ingredients the world urgently needs to face climate change.
And we’ve seen, year after year, that when children are given the tools, space, and ecosystem to explore their surroundings, something magical happens: academics come alive, questions multiply, and solutions emerge straight from their lived experiences.
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We are a Bengaluru-based nature and place-based learning organisation working with schools, communities, and governments to raise a generation of active citizens and climate problem-solvers.
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Our dream?
To build 5 million climate changemakers.
Not someday.
But city by city — starting with Bengaluru.
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Our Philosophy?
Learning Begins in the Backyard
We started with a simple idea: If every child learns to observe, question, and act on the problems around them, their parks, their bus stops, their drains, their trees — they naturally grow into change-makers.

4 C's OF CURIOSITY

Collecting Observations
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Conceiving Ideas
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Connecting the Dots
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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.
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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!
MEET OUR TEAM
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
Anusuya Alagaraja


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.
Saidevi Sanjeeviraja
Founder


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.
Program Head
Vasavi Ballakkuraya


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.


Yashas Bharadwaj
Nature Educator
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.
Lead Facilitator
Anwitha Kunder


BACKED BY THE BEST MENTORS

Sandeep Rai
CEO and Founder,
The Circle

Nikunj Jhaveri
Founder & Chairman, Systems Plus Group of Companies

Pooja Chopra
Head of Program,
The Circle

Rati Forbes
Director Forbes Marshall

Nandita Dugar
Board Member ,
The Akanksha Foundation
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Arnab Bhattacharya
CEO, GATI Foundation


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