Training Programs

Eco Tour cum Environmental Training Classes

The Eco Tour cum Environmental Training Program at Shree Shakthi Environmental Center is designed to provide an immersive learning experience for students, farmers, and environmental enthusiasts. The program covers a wide range of topics, from soil health management to advanced irrigation techniques, with a hands-on approach to environmental sustainability. Participants engage in practical activities such as seed sowing, soil mixing, and drip irrigation technology. The training schedule ensures a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure.
Participants are welcomed with an introductory session, followed by a visit to the seed display and nursery. They then participate in hands-on planting sessions and practical demonstrations of various modern farming techniques. The program also includes a high-quality lunch, followed by specialized lectures on terrace gardening and mulching techniques. The day concludes with a certificate distribution ceremony, acknowledging the participant’s contribution to sustainable practices.
The training center accommodates 150 participants in an open-air theater, 80 participants in an indoor setting, and 60 participants in a scenic outdoor area. Each facility is designed to enhance the learning experience through interaction with nature.

Mini Nursery

The Mini Nursery at Shree Shakthi Environmental Center spans 1500 sq. ft. and serves as a hub for seed display and sapling production. The nursery is designed to educate visitors about different plant species and their growth requirements. With a focus on sustainable farming practices, the nursery specializes in the propagation of fruit-bearing, medicinal, and ornamental plants.

The nursery was inaugurated by prominent forestry and agricultural professionals and has since become a key attraction for eco-tourists and students. Saplings available at the nursery include a wide range of species such as Mango, Jackfruit, Neem, Bamboo, and more. The nursery also offers customized solutions for institutions and individuals seeking expert guidance in selecting and nurturing plants for parks and landscapes.

Visitors to the nursery can engage in hands-on activities such as selecting seeds, preparing soil mixtures, and learning about plant care techniques. Workshops and guided tours are regularly conducted to enhance awareness and encourage sustainable gardening practices.

Fruit Farms

Shree Shakthi Environmental Center boasts a variety of specialized farms, each dedicated to specific fruit species, including Guava, Soursop, and Coconut. The Guava Farm consists of over 50 trees from four distinct varieties, ensuring a diverse and rich harvest. The Soursop Farm, known for its medicinal benefits, has 40 trees specifically cultivated for their cancer-fighting properties. The Coconut Farm features 900 trees, providing a steady supply of coconuts while contributing to soil health and erosion control.

Varieties

Mango (Mangifera indica)
Jack Fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
Banana (Musa sapientum paradisiaca)
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Carandas Plum (Carissa carandas)
Guava (Psidium guajava)
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)
Custard Apple (Annona squamosa)
Chikoo (Manilkara zapota)
Singapore Cherry (Muntingia calabura)
Papaya (Carica papaya)
Wood Apple (Limonia acidissima)
Almond (Prunus amygdalus)
Manila Tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce)
Water Apple (Syzygium samarangense)
Gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus)
Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)
Jamun Fruit (Syzygium cumini)
Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana)
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola)
Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Fig (Ficus carica)
Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)

Flower Farms

we take pride in cultivating a diverse and vibrant flower farm, where nature’s beauty blossoms in its fullest glory. Our flower farm is a sanctuary for various flowering plants that enhance biodiversity, attract pollinators, and provide aesthetic and medicinal benefits.

Varieties

Yellow Oleander (Cascabela thevetia)
Oleander (Nerium oleander)
Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica)
Yellow Orchid (Bauhinia variegate)
Golden Shower (Cassia fistula)
Golden Duranta (Duranta erecta)
Indian Shot (Canna indica)
Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Champak (Michalea champaca)
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)
Jasmine (Jasminum sambac)
Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata)
Cannon Ball (Couroupita guianensis)
Bullet Wood (Mimusops elengi)
Tail Grape (Artabotrys hexapetalus)
Pink Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia rosea)

Specialized Farms

Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)
Dragon Fruit (Selenicereus undatus)
Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Sweet Orange (Citrus reticulate)
Bread Fruit (Artocarpus altilis)
Pear (Pyrus communis)
Avocado (Persea americana)
Pomelo (Citrus maxima)
Grapes (Vitis vinifera)
Tapioca (Tapioca cassava)
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum)
Apple (Pyrus malus)
Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum)
Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia cambogia)
Mangoosethan (Garcinia mangostana)
Lychee (Litchi chinensis)
Mootty Fruit (Baccaurea courtallensis)
Star Gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus)
Lobi Fruit (Flacourtia inermis)
Peanut Butter Fruit (Bunchosia glandulifera)
Wild Jack Tree (Artocarpus hirsutus)
West Indian Cherry (Malpighia emarginata)
Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Firecracker Flower (Crossandra infundibuliformis)
Rose (Rosa rubiginosa)
Paper Flower (Bougainvillea)
Velvet Flower (Celosia argentea)
Nishagandhi (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata)
Blue Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
Bottle Brush (Callistemon citrinus)
Jungle Geranium (Ixora coccinea)
Garden Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)
Night Queen (Coleus oregano)
Coral Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis)
Crape Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricate)
Cranes Bills (Geranium dissectum)
Bubble Bush (Jatropha curcas)
Changing Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis)

Agroforestry Model Farm

The Multi-Functional Agroforestry Model Farm at Shree Shakthi Environmental Center is designed following the guidelines of the Forest College and Research Institute. This innovative model incorporates different layers of vegetation, including vegetables, fruits, casuarina, non-timber forest products, and high-value trees. The circular design allows for optimal space utilization and resource efficiency.

Each circle in the model farm is dedicated to a specific category of crops, such as vegetables in the innermost circle, followed by fruit trees, non-timber forest products, plywood trees, and high-value timber species in the outermost ring. This approach ensures a sustainable and diversified farming system that benefits both the environment and the economy.

The Casuarina Farm consists of over 3000 saplings of the high-yielding MTP02 variety, widely used for timber production and windbreak. The careful management of these farms ensures sustainable yield while promoting biodiversity.

Varieties

Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta)
She-oak (Casuarina equisetifolia)
Arjun (Terminalia arjuna)
Paneer Dodi (Withania coagulans dunal)
Accacia Hybrid
Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Malabar Neem (Meliadubia)
Toona (Toona ciliata)
Paradise (Simarouba glauca)
Umbrella Tree (Terminalia mantaly)
Red Sander (Pterocarpus santalinus)
Teak (Tectona grandis)
Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)
Goats Foot (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
Baheda (Terminalia bellirica)
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Dry Zone Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis)
Large-leaved Mahogany (Khaya grandifoliola)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Divi Divi (Caesalpinia coriaria)

Golden Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
Buddha Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa)
Bush Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
Silk Cotton (Salmalia malabarica)
Wild Date Palm (Phoenix sylvestris)
Fern Tree (Filicium decipiens)
Drumstick (Moringa oleifera)
Indian Coral Tree (Erythrina variegata)
Indian Siris (Albizia lebbeck)
False Ashoka (Polyalthia longifolia)
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
Palmyra Palm (Borassus flabellifer)
Indian Beech (Millettia pinnata)
White Teak (Gmelina arborea)
Butter Tree (Madhuca longifolia)
Indian Tulip Tree (Thespesia populnea)
Triangle Tree (Araucaria heterophylla)
Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis)
Areca Nut (Areca catechu)

Circle 1 Vegetables

Circle 2 Fruits

Circle 3 Non Timber Forest Products

Circle 4 Plywood

Circle 5 Timber

Circle 6 High Value Trees

Endangered and Rare Tree Species

We are committed to preserving and nurturing rare and endangered tree species that are vital to biodiversity conservation. These trees play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, offering medicinal benefits, improving air quality, and providing sustainable resources.

Varieties

Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Sandal (Santalum album)
Ghaf (Prosopis cineraria)
Kassod Tree (Senna siamea)
Cork Leaved (Pterospermum suberifolium)
Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana)
Calabash (Crescentia cujete)
Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum)
Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)
Quaker Buttons (Strychnos nux-vomica)
Krishna’s Butter Cup (Ficus krishnae)
Palash (Butea monosperma)
Alexandrial Laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus angustifolius)
Ashoka (Saraca asoca)
Indian Olibanum (Boswellia serrata)
Indian Bael (Aegle marmelos)
Golden Apple (Aegle marmelos)
Walsura (Walsura trifoliata)
Dunal (Polyalthia korintii)
Corky Debbar Tree (Polyalthia suberosa)
Karen Wood (Heterophragma adenophyllum)
Indian Redwood (Biancaea sappan)
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Black Cutch (Senegalia catechu)
Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)
Dyer's Oleander (Wrightia tinctoria)
Salpani (Ehretia pubescens)

Soft Fig (Ficus mollis)
Indian Bat Tree (Ficus amplissima)
Rhododendron (Rhododendron species)
Green Ebony (Diospyros chloroxylon)
Lucky Bean (Putranjiva roxburghii)
Black Wood (Hardwickia binata)
Suregada (Suregada angustifolia)
Ceylon Iron Wood (Manilkara hexandra)
Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)
Itchy Tree (Barringtonia acutangula)
Woody-Fruit Bayur Tree (Pterospermum xylocarpum)
Bombay Ebony (Diospyros montana)
Tricalysia Dalzellii (Tricalysia sphaerocarpa)
Yellow Orchid Tree (Bauhinia tomentosa)
Soapnut (Sapindus emarginatus)
Ramdhan Champa (Ochna obtusata)
Medhshingi (Dolichandrone falcata)
Trumpet Flower (Stereospermum personatum)
Malabar Ebony (Diospyros malabarica)
Phillipine Tea (Carmona retusa)
Cuddapah Almond (Buchanania axillaris)
Panakka Tree (Pleurostylia opposita)
Dhobin (Dalbergia paniculata)
Cork Bush (Mundulea seriacea)
Lipstick Tree (Bixa orellana)
Indian Oak (Barringtonia acutangula)
Burflower-tree (Neolamarckia cadamba)

We are creating a unique bamboo hut that blends natural elements to promote relaxation and well-being. The design features Buddha Belly Bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa) planted in the inner circle, known for its distinctive, bulbous stems and air-purifying properties. This bamboo variety enhances the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing fresh oxygen, creating a refreshing environment.

Surrounding the hut, we have planted vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides), which is valued for its cooling properties and pleasant aroma. Vetiver plays a crucial role in improving air quality and providing a natural sense of calm.

Spending just a few minutes inside this green sanctuary allows you to experience fresh oxygen, a peaceful ambiance, and the therapeutic benefits of nature. This space is designed to help visitors unwind, reduce stress, and connect with the soothing essence of greenery.

Bamboosium

Wellness Forest

Shree Shakthi Environmental Center offers a range of environmental conservation services aimed at promoting sustainability and ecological balance. The Wind Break Plantation is designed to protect farms from strong winds using the Casuarina CJ 01 variety, creating a natural barrier that enhances farm productivity and soil enrichment.

The center is also home to a Rare and Endangered Trees Plantation, featuring species such as Blackwood, soft figs, Indian bat trees, and etc., This initiative contributes to the conservation of threatened plant species and serves as an educational resource for visitors.

The Wellness Forest is another highlight of the center, offering a serene environment with a mix of evergreen, fruiting, and aromatic trees. This forest not only serves as a conservation area but also provides therapeutic benefits to visitors, promoting mental and physical well-being through interaction with nature.

Herbal Garden

The herbal garden at Shree Shakthi Environmental Center features over 50 varieties of medicinal plants including Aloe Vera, Tulsi, and Lemon Grass. The garden is designed to educate visitors about the therapeutic uses of plants and their role in promoting health and well-being.

Workshops and guided tours are conducted to teach visitors about herbal remedies, traditional healing practices, and sustainable harvesting methods.

Key Highlights:

Interactive sessions on herbal medicine.
Hands-on training on cultivation techniques.
Demonstrations of herbal product preparation.

Varieties

Pandan (Baccaurea motleyana)
Khus (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
Snap Ginger (Alpinia calcarata)
Adamant Creeper (Cissus quadrangularris)
Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus)
Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus)
Henna (Lawsonia inermis)
Brahmi Leaves (Centella asiatica)
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon)
Insulin Plant (Costus igneus)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
All Spices (Pimenta dioica)
Malabar Nut (Justicia adhatoda)
Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi)
False Water Willows (Andrographis lineata)
Indian Mint (Plectranthus amboinicus)
Soursop (Annona muricata)
Nisinda (Vitex negundo)
Lark Daisy (Centratherum)
Cathedral Bells (Kalanchoe pinnata)
Long Pepper (Piper longum)
Davana (Artemisia pallens)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Red Flame Ivy (Hemigraphis colorata)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Vicks Mint (Plectranthus hadiensis)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Job’s Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)
Erect Prickly Pear (Opuntia strica)
Water Hemp (Eupatorium triplinerve)
False Daisy (Wedelia chinensis)
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus)
Salt Reed-Grass (Desmostachya bipinnata)
Oil Cake Tree (Albizia amara)
Indian Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Indian Mercury (Acalypha indica)
Indian Mallow (Abutilon indicum)
Dumb Leaf (Datura metel)
Balloon Vine Spinach (Cardiospermum halicacabum)
Purple Fruited Pea Egg Plant (Solanum trilobatum)
Stone Breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)
Curry Leaf (Murraya koenigii)
Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Candy Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana)
Black Tulip (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Common Purslane (Portulaca olearcea)
Betel (Piper betle)

Accommodation and Recreation

For guests and trainees, Shree Shakthi Environmental Center offers comfortable accommodation in a fully furnished 2BHK guest house equipped with modern amenities. The guest house provides a peaceful retreat amid lush greenery, allowing visitors to connect with nature while learning sustainable practices.

In addition to accommodation, we have a swimming pool that serves as a recreational space, offering a relaxing environment for participants after a day of hands-on training and learning.

Amenities:

Fully furnished guest house with modern facilities.
Access to farm-fresh meals and organic produce.
Swimming pool for relaxation and fitness.

Custom Environmental Solutions

Our Custom Environmental Solutions are designed to address specific needs, ensuring sustainable and effective outcomes for individuals, communities, and organizations.

Comprehensive Assessment:
We begin with an in-depth analysis of your environmental context, considering factors such as local biodiversity, soil health, water resources, and existing land use.
Tailored Strategy Development:
Based on our assessment, we develop customized strategies that align with your goals, whether it's enhancing agricultural productivity, restoring degraded ecosystems, or creating sustainable recreational spaces.
Implementation and Support:
Our team provides hands-on assistance during the implementation phase, offering guidance, resources, and ongoing support to ensure the success of the project.

Sustainable Farming Techniques

Our center offers expert consultation and implementation of sustainable farming techniques, such as Agri-Silviculture, Silvi-Pasture, and Silvi-Horticulture. These techniques involve integrating trees with agricultural crops to improve biodiversity, soil fertility, and farm productivity.

Benefits:

Increased farm yield through integrated farming.
Improved soil health and reduced erosion.
Enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Other Services

Animal Husbandry

Shree Shakthi Environmental Center integrates animal husbandry with agricultural practices to promote sustainable farming. Our center maintains a variety of animals including cows, goats, hens, ducks, and dogs.

Visitors can learn about ethical animal farming practices, benefits of integrated farming, and effective waste management techniques. The cattle shed is designed to provide optimal comfort for the animals, ensuring their well-being and productivity.

Key Aspects Covered: