nature-based learning

When Delhi-based Pragati Chaswal left her successful advertising career, she did not expect to start an environmental education movement. Through her SowGood Foundation, she brings hands-on sustainability and farming education to both private and government schools across the region.

Nehal Shah’s unique experiences are helping parents across India reconnect their children with nature — one forest trail at a time.

More and more parents are swapping city chaos for compost pits, taking their kids to sustainable farms for a much-needed reset. At these earthy escapes, children plant seeds, play with animals, and learn where their food really comes from — all while getting their hands deliciously dirty.

Gardening isn’t just fun and muddy — it can help kids slow down, care deeply, and grow into kinder, more empathetic people. Here's how to get started.