Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary
Helping Us
Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary has functioned for twenty five years with the committed support of friends, family, and a few like-minded organizations. People help out in all kinds of ways, from giving time and labour to donating books, money and equipment. Various institutions have supported us with their enthusiasm, suggestions, and funds.
Friends of the Sanctuary
Over the years, several friends and well-wishers have committed themselves to collecting small donations from people they know - friends, colleagues, family – to send to us annually. This modest, steady flow of income for the Sanctuary has ensured that our work has been able to continue despite the ups and downs of funding cycles. It is also important that we feel part of a larger movement of people who sense the urgency of protecting and nurturing the last of our biodiversity.
If you or your friends would like to help sustain this initiative, please let us know. Your donation will support one of the following areas:
Cheques can be sent to us from anywhere in the world. Make it out to: MUNNARAKKUNNU TRUST
Munnarakkunnu Trust is a charitable Trust registered under applicable laws in India. Donations to the Trust in India are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Foreign donations can be wired directly to our bank account. Please write to enquiries@gbsanctuary.org for wiring instructions.
If you have any questions, please email us or send a note to: Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary Alattil P. O. North Wayanad, Kerala 670644 Tel: +91.4935.260426
Awards
The Whitley Fund for Nature has given us an award to expand our capacities as a resource and training centre for South Indian conservation activities.
Grants (from within India)
The National Botanic Research Institute and HSBC have supported our ex-situ conservation work on rare and endangered Western Ghat plant species over the past 18 months, special focus on Balsaminaceae, Orchidaceae (terrestrial species) and Pteridophytes.
Foundation for Ecological Security: FES has been a steady support for five years in areas of research and conservation. Three reports have been submitted: “Biodiversity Research and Conservation”, Survey of Vegetation Diversity of Mukurthi National Park: Focus on Grasslands; Wild Plant Cultivation Potential. FES has also helped in the production of two colour issues of our newsletter and a full colour publication on Mukurthi called Notes from the Edge.
Sir Ratan Tata Trust Last year the Trust gave us a grant in support of our School in the Forest educational programmes.
Volunteering
Most of our work involves heavy labour or a high level of specialist skill. However, we do from time to time need help …students are particularly welcome.