VanaSaptaha at RRBCEA
2025-07-06 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Rupa Rahul Bajaj Center for Environment and Art, Empress Botanical Garden, Empress Garden, Kavade Mala, Ghorpadi,, Pune, Maharashtra, 411001, India
🌿 VanaSaptaha at RRBCEA 🌿
Join us for a unique story session with Peeyush Sekhsaria, where tales from the jungle come alive!
Through stories and fun activities, explore our deep connection with wildlife and the forest.
Be a part of this wild journey during RRBCEA’s Vanasaptah celebrations!
6th July 2025,Sunday
9:30 to 11am
Open for all age groups
Charges: 150/-
Limited slots !
Register now !!
https://forms.gle/1J2GAN8k8CtZLTWD7
📍 RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
#VanaSaptaha2025 #RRBCEA #StoriesOfTheWild #PeeyushSekhsaria #ForestConnect

Haiku Reading
2025-07-05 10:30 - 11:30
This open to all Haiku reading session will be conducted at RRBCEA, as a part of our themed water exhibition. Let’s explore the theme of water through this short poetry reading session.
Haiku is a Japanese poetry writing style. It expresses the present moment and is themed around nature.
The parking and entry fees are to be paid for.
Date: 5th July 2025
Time: 10:30-11:30am
RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
Location: https://g.co/kgs/QGTbN7
Registration link
https://forms.gle/CMbycCe3wykdD7gu9
Best regards
RRBCEA

Kachni Style Madhubani Art Workshop
2025-06-22 11:00 - 13:00
We are back with an Artful Sunday for the month of June!
“Kachni style Madhubani art workshop”
This month we will explore the Kachni style of Madhubani art and will create a beautiful canvas depicting this art.
Kachni style of Madhubani painting uses detailed patterns and contrasting colours to depict traditional motifs inspired by nature creating beautiful compositions. Common subjects include animals, nature, geometric patterns and mythological stories. The Kachni style is different from the Bharni style which uses more bold and vibrant colours rather than patterns. Join us and discover a new art form!
Join us this Artful Sunday at 11 am for a quick tutorial of this art form. (We urge everyone to come at the same time for this workshop so that they can make full use of the 2 hours to complete the activity.)
Sunday, 22nd June 2025
Fees: 150/-
(Including Material)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/RbnciNpc653pSYmb9
Contact: 9923306903

Experimental Drawing Workshop
2025-06-15 10:00 - 11:30
Experimental Drawing Workshop
Observe, Feel, Think, Draw.
Drawing is kids’ best friend! In a world where there is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ drawing, this workshop will encourage kids from age 7-10 years to draw in most unique ways! This guided session will prompt them to explore many possibilities of observing and expressing.
🗓 Date: 15th June 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
📍 Venue: RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
💰 Fees:Rs. 300/-
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/Huz41evdUwiBddY76
📞 Contact: 9923306903
Limited seats, register soon!

International Day of Play
2025-06-11 08:00 - 10:00
To celebrate International Day of Play on June 11th, we’re excited to host Tiny Trails – a free sensory nature walk and nature art session specially curated for kids aged 4 to 8 years, along with their parents.
📍 Location: Empress Garden, Pune
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11th | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🎨 Activities: Sensory walk + nature-inspired art
🎥 Bonus: The event may be featured live by NDTV!
While the session is free, registration is mandatory as spots are limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
📲 To register, contact me directly at 8861710559.
🌿 Learn more about us on Instagram: [@green_panther_club](https://www.instagram.com/green_panther_club)
Let’s step outside and play—naturally!

Greening the Urban Canopy
2025-06-08 08:00 - 09:30
Led by Dr. Srikant Ingalhalikar.
Presented by The Word Bookshop in collaboration with RRBCEA.
Date: Sunday, 8th June | 8:00 AM onwards
Venue: RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
Join us for a special World Environment Day event with Dr. Srikant Ingalhalikar — author, agriculturalist and tree conservationist — known for his 10 publications on flora, expertise in rare tree propagation, and innovative work in urban arboriculture.
The session includes a tree walk, followed by a talk on the study and care of urban trees, and concludes with an exclusive book signing.
You’re welcome to join directly from the talk at 9:00 AM.
*Pre-booking of books is recommended. We are attaching the brochure for the books.

Environment Day with Nature and Colours
2025-06-07 08:30 - 10:30
Join us for a wonderful weekend workshop at RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune as we celebrate Environment Day with Nature and Colours🌸🪻🎨🌿
It’s time to learn about sources of natural colours while we walk around the garden, make our own botanical inks and paint our heart out with natural colours🌻🌸.
Click to know more and register: https://forms.gle/LiEVNE1MKRqj9SDU9

Rhythms & Rainbow
2025-05-27 - 2025-05-31
🌿 Rhythms & Rainbow 🌈
5 days fun and frolic in nature for kids (5–8 yrs)!
🗓 Dates: 27th to 31st May
⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 11:30Am
📍 Venue: RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
Exposure to nature is the best way to nurture. RRBCEA in collaboration with Multicrafts India, offers some enriching art and craft activities, movement sessions etc.
💰 Charges: ₹1500
🗓 Last Date to Register: 24th May
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/qJECWaChRDRK53b2A
📞 Contact: 9923306903
🌱Register soon, limited seats available

Wild Edibles and their Domestication
2025-05-18 16:00 - 17:00
Join Us for an Enlightening Session with Dr. Sagar Datir on “Wild Edibles and their Domestication” on 18th May 4pm-5pm at RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden,Pune

Botanical Art Workshop
2025-05-18 09:30 - 13:00
We are pleased to announce a workshop by Avantika Shrivastav @artbyavantika at RRBCEA, Pune, in May 2025. Avantika is an accomplished botanical artist, an SBA Fellow and a founding member of the Indian Botanical Art Society.

Celebrating Crop Diversity
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-24
Hi everyone. Many of you may be aware of our upcoming exhibition in Pune next month, and now here we are officially announcing it! Apart from the 32 splendid artworks on display, there will be artist demos, talks and workshops at RRBCEA. We hope to see you there – save the dates and share widely!

Botanical Art Worldwide (BAWW) 2025 Exhibition
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-24
Botanical Art Worldwide (BAWW) 2025 Exhibition
Celebrating Crop Diversity
17 – 24 May 2025 | 10am – 5:30pm | RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
This special exhibition shines a light on the beauty and importance of crop diversity through exquisite botanical illustrations.
What to Expect:
A curated display of botanical artworks by artists from across India
Stunning illustrations of diverse crops and more
Traditional knowledge and stories of crop diversity
A unique intersection of art, science, and cultural heritage
Open to all

CRAFTING WITH NATURE
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-09
A 5-day fun-filled Nature Camp for kids (Ages 5–10 yrs)!
🗓 Dates: 5–9 May
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
Let your child dive into nature through art, games & adventures:
🦜 Avian Adventures
🌱 Earthy Warriors
🌸 Plantastic Party
💧 Watery Pleasures
🐞 Insectigations
👩‍👧 Kids aged 5–7 to be accompanied by 1 adult
💰 Fees for all 5 days:
₹1500 (Early bird till April 20)
₹2000 (After April 20)
🗓 Last Date to Register: April 30
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/wWj8vC1YpaAjaQ6d7
📞 Contact: 9923306903
✨ Limited seats – Book soon!

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY 2025
2025-04-20 00:00 - 23:59
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY 2025🌼
Free Registration👉🏻 https://tinyurl.com/bddvrme8
🗓 SUN. 20 APRIL
🕗 8 AM
📍 Empress Botanical Garden, Ghorpadi (http://bit.ly/4jeL5yy)
Event Schedule:
🔖 8.00 to 9.00 am – Clean up drive in Empress Botanical Garden
🔖 9.30 to 10.00 am – Presentation on ‘Bio Diversity and symbiosis in nature’ – Vishwatej Pawar (The Grassland trust Pune)
🔖 10.15 to 10.45 am – Talk on ‘Laws of nature and our role’ – Shraddha Shetty (New Acropolis Pune)
Our Mother Earth🌍 nourishes us and constantly provides us with the space and opportunities so that we can flourish. What can we as individuals and community👥 offer to her in return as our gratitude?
Join us this International Mother Earth Day as volunteers of New Acropolis Pune celebrate the diversity in nature🍃 and learn to build unity. We will be working in tandem with Empress Botanical Garden, Rupa Bajaj Center of environment and Arts and The Grasslands trust in Pune.

Beginners Cross-hatch rendering workshop
2025-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
We are back with an Artful Sunday for the month of April!
“Beginners Cross-hatch rendering workshop”
This month we will explore the technique of Cross-hatch rendering and will create a beautiful canvas depicting an illustration inspired by Nature.
Cross hatching is a drawing technique used to create a value range and add texture to a drawing. The technique involves drawing parallel lines that cross over each other to create a hatched effect. Drawing with this technique is a great way to create the illusion of three-dimensionality on a two dimensional surface. The closer the hatched lines are together, the darker the area will appear, and the more space there is between the hatched lines, the lighter the area will appear. Join us and discover a new art form!
Join us this Artful Sunday at 10am for a quick tutorial of this art form. (We urge everyone to come at the same time for this workshop so that they can make full use of the 2 hours to complete the activity.)
Sunday, 6th April 2025
Fees: 150/-
(Including Material)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/r4MdjnxZ7sRdYSNW6
Best Regards,
RRBCEA Team

Nurturing Hope for Nature
2025-03-29 17:00 - 18:00
Come and join Dr. Elin Kelsey for an inspiring talk on “Nurturing Hope for Nature” at the RRBCEA in Pune! Mark your calendars for March 29th, 2025, from 5 to 6pm. It’s going to be a wonderful time!

Azulejos pattern painting workshop
2025-03-16 10:00 - 12:00
We are back with an Artful Sunday for the month of March!
“Azulejos pattern painting workshop”
This month we will explore the technique of Azulejos pattern painting and will create a beautiful canvas inspired by the traditional Portuguese tiles.
Azulejos appeared on the Iberian Peninsula as early as the 11th century with the arrival of the Moors, who brought new ceramic manufacturing and decorating technologies such as glazing and luster. In the 14th century, in Spain, azulejos began to be produced on a mass scale. Azulejos reached Portugal after the visit of the Portuguese King Manuel I to Andalusia in 1498. The patterns we see today are in the Mannerism style and Pombaline style, in a grid pattern, repeatable designs often consisting of two contrasting colors; white-blue representations on a yellow background. Join us and discover a new art form!
Join us this Artful Sunday at 10am for a quick tutorial of this art form. (We urge everyone to come at the same time for this workshop so that they can make full use of the 2 hours to complete the activity.)
Sunday, 16th March 2025
Fees: 150/-
(Including Material)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/tRUBtJqzrrjdsymG8
Open for Amateur artists of all age groups!
Let’s create something beautiful and try our hand at a new art form!
Best Wishes,
Team RRBCEA
9923306903

Bird Walk
2025-03-16 07:00 - 08:30
Join Us for a Bird Walk at RRBCEA! 🐦🌿
Explore the rich birdlife of Empress Botanical Garden, Pune with us🌳✨
Date: 16th March 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
Fee: ₹50 per person
Limited spots available! Register now
https://forms.gle/kKBJHjwHkfJip2Un6

Nature Journaling
2025-02-16 10:30 - 12:00
Unplug and reconnect with nature through art! Join our Nature Journaling workshop and learn to translate your observations into art.
Register now!
https://forms.gle/3BVKU1LtKHwtiZtE9
Date: 16th February, Sunday
Time: 10:30am to 12pm
Fees: 250/person
www.rrbcea.org
Open for kids and adults who love nature and want to explore a new way of experiencing nature and creating memories! No prior knowledge of art is required.
#RRBCEA #pune #nature #naturejournaling #pune #arttherapy

Understanding Bird Calls
2025-02-15 07:00 - 10:00
Unlock the secrets of bird language! Naturalist Siddharth Biniwale will guide you through the fascinating world of bird calls at RRBCEA. Discover the hidden meanings behind their songs and chirps through our workshop.
Limited slots!
Register now!
https://forms.gle/VLBMpfRRqpvVC9i86
Date: 15th February, Saturday
Time: 7am to 10am
www.rrbcea.org
#birdwatching #pune #nature

Great Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-17
From beginner birders to seasoned enthusiasts, our GBBC workshops offer something for everyone!
Register today!
#GBBC2025 #BirdingIndia #Birdwatching

Coffee painting workshop
2025-02-09 10:00 - 12:00
We are back with a Artful Sunday for the month of February!
“Coffee painting workshop”
This month we will explore the techniques of Coffee painting and will create a beautiful canvas inspired by a full moon night.
The first Coffee paintings were made centuries ago, as the brown beverage began to colonise Europe. Coffee was used as a pigment to colour everything from paper to marble statues! Join us and discover a new art form!
Join us to spend 20-30min for a quick tutorial of this art form.
Sunday, 9th February 2025
Fees: 100/-
(Including Material)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/8Wcj8FKe51nNo4k99
Walk-in anytime between 10am to 12pm on this Sunday to try your hand at this activity!
Open for Amateur artists of all age groups!
Let’s create something beautiful using this fragrant medium and try our hand at a new art form!
Best Wishes,
Team RRBCEA
9923306903

Samaj Manch
2025-02-01 17:00 - 20:00
Join us in supporting the Pune Kabir Festival!
A celebration of poetry, music, and culture, this festival brings together voices that inspire, connect, and uplift. Help us make this event a reality through crowdfunding—every contribution counts!
Be part of this soulful journey. Donate today: https://r.give.do/5O5Pej17
Let’s come together to celebrate the timeless wisdom of Saints and the power of art!

Starry night Chalk pastel workshop
2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:00
We are back with a Artful Sunday for the month of January!
“Starry night Chalk pastel workshop”
This month we will explore the techniques of Chalk pastel painting and will create a beautiful canvas inspired by the Impressionist style of Dutch artist Van Gogh.
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh is famous for its swirling sky, bold colors, and emotional intensity. It captures a sense of turbulence and beauty and is a lot of fun for kids of all ages and adults! Join us and discover a new art form!
Join us to spend 20-30min for a quick tutorial of this art form.
Sunday, 19th January 2025
Fees: 100/-
(Including Material)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/cQJjHfDkEhdecYKk6
Walk-in anytime between 10am to 12pm on this Sunday to try your hand at this activity!
Open for Amateur artists of all age groups!
Let’s create something beautiful using these techniques and try our hand at a new art form!
Best Wishes,
Team RRBCEA
9923306903

Waa Ghar Ki Sudh - Finding the Eternal Abode!
2025-01-05 17:00 - 18:30
‘Waa Ghar Ki Sudh – Finding the Eternal Abode!’
Join us for an evening of soul-stirring music and deep reflection at Waa Ghar Ki Sudh, a special program presented by the artists of the Baithak Foundation.
This evening, we will embark on a musical journey to explore the essence of devotion, spirituality, and the eternal quest for peace. The program will be held at RRBCEA – Empress Garden on 5th January at 5 PM.
Don’t miss this beautiful blend of melody and meaning—an experience that will touch the heart and elevate the spirit.
Reserve your spot today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click on the link below
https://forms.gle/oSNXcJHysU2ofyrb9

Buzz into 2025 with Bee Wisdom!
2025-01-04 09:30 - 11:00
🐝 Buzz into 2025 with Bee Wisdom! 🌼
Join us to uncover the vital role of bees in nature with expert Devendra Jani. Let’s learn, connect, and create a buzz of awareness! 🌎✨
📅 4th January 2025 | ⏰ 9:30 AM to 11 AM
📍 RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
🎟 ₹50/person
Link to register:
https://forms.gle/LXH5kKYfkAc5BK3Y8
#BeeAwareness #BeeTheLead #RRBCEA

Macramé Star workshop
2024-12-22 10:00 - 12:00
We are back with a second Artful Sunday for the month of December!
“Macramé Star workshop”
This month we will explore the art of Macramé knotting and will create a beautiful festive hanging.
Fluffy and cheerful, this super duper easy to make Macramé Star brings warmth to every home and is a lot of fun for kids of all ages and adults! Join us and discover a new art form!
Join us to spend 20-30min for a quick tutorial of this art form.
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Fees: 200/-
(Including Material)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/kDWb3QQBMRwqMKAK8
Walk-in anytime between 10am to 12pm on this Sunday to try your hand at this activity!
Open for Amateur artists of all age groups!
Let’s create beautiful macrame stars using these techniques and try our hand at something new!
Best Wishes,
Team RRBCEA
9923306903

Twilight Raagas
2024-12-21 17:00 - 18:30
✨ Twilight Raagas 🎵
Let the melodies of twilight transport you into a serene musical realm! Join us for a mesmerizing evening featuring Adwait Gadgil on the sitar, beautifully accompanied by Soham Gorane on the tabla. Together, they bring the timeless charm of evening ragas to life.
📅 Date: Saturday, 21st December 2024
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: RRBCEA, Empress Botanical Garden, Pune
💳 Charges: ₹250/- (Registration mandatory)
🌟 Reserve your spot today!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click on the link below
https://forms.gle/PmkgYLbNp5Gx4Zu37
Experience the soulful magic of twilight melodies in harmony with the peaceful ambiance of nature.
#TwilightRaagas #IndianClassicalMusic #SitarConcert #TablaAccompaniment #RRBCEA #BaithakFoundation #PuneEvents #LiveMusic

Artful Sunday is rescheduled for this weekend, 8th December
2024-12-08 10:00 - 12:00
Artful Sunday is rescheduled for this weekend, 8th December
Check the details below!
“Wood slice painting workshop”
This month we will explore the art of Miniature painting and will paint a miniature meadow on wood slices.
Using wood slices as canvases for any kind of painting is a lot of fun for kids of all ages and adults! Join us to create beautiful flowering meadows and discover a new art form!
Join us to spend 20-30min for a quick tutorial of this art form.
Sunday, 8th December 2024
Fees: 200/-
(Including Material)
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/fAeScG87ZKhi9E1K7
Walk-in anytime between 10am to 12pm on this Sunday to try your hand at this activity!
Open for Amateur artists of all age groups!
Let’s create beautiful hangings using these techniques and try our hand at something new!
Best Wishes,
Team RRBCEA
9923306903

Immerse yourself in the beauty of classical dance!
2024-11-30 17:00 - 18:30
✨ Immerse yourself in the beauty of classical dance! ✨
Join us for Paddhati : An Evening of Kuchipudi Dance, featuring the renowned Srividya Angara from Bangalore. Witness the grace, rhythm, and expressive storytelling of Kuchipudi on 30th November at RRBCEA. A captivating experience awaits!
🗓 Date: 30th November 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
📍 Venue: Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment and Art, Pune
🎟 Charges: Rs. 250/- (Registration is mandatory)
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/5U7C2fjvvJgh5CyB8
Secure your spot now!
