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The Responsible Ecotourism project at Hesaraghatta, spearheaded by The Naturalist School in collaboration with Native Jungle and Our Native Village, is an ambitious initiative set in Bengaluru’s last remaining open grassland at Heserghatta, a peri-urban area in the north-west fringes of the city of Bangalore.

Encompassing over 5,000 acres, the recently notified Greater Hesaraghatta Conservation Reserve boasts rich biodiversity—including 395 insect species, 285 birds, and 111 butterflies—and serves as a crucial catchment that supports water security for the city. Our multi-month project seeks to combine conservation with community empowerment and climate resilience by training local youth as professional nature guides through certified courses, fostering green livelihoods, and building environmental stewardship. 

The program will also enhance ecotourism ethics, infrastructure, and urban engagement, positioning Hesaraghatta as a living lab for sustainable development and a scalable model for other vulnerable habitats.