Rebuilding Habitats, Not Just Planting Trees
Planting a sapling is easy, but making it survive is where the real work happens. We focus on reviving the native Aravali ecosystem through careful species selection, community action, and long-term care.
Our expert shows the progress of last year's planting at Aravali Nagar Van. Native species like Dhok and Gangeti are thriving, proving that our method of planting and protecting saplings works.
A video montage celebrating our "Million Trees Gurgaon" movement, which has planted over 314,000 native saplings since 2011 to bring life back to the choked lungs of the Aravalis.
A sign of a healthy ecosystem. A paper wasp builds its nest on the leaf of a native plant in the Badshahpur Forest Corridor, a narrow stretch of wilderness teeming with life.
Bright yellow flowers of a native Senna shrub bloom in the Badshahpur Forest Corridor, providing a vital source of nectar for local pollinators.
The orange-red fruits of the Gangeti (Grewia tenax), a hardy native shrub we plant to restore degraded land. These fruits are loved by people and wildlife alike.
The delicate white flower of the Gangeti shrub. This drought-tolerant species is a key part of our restoration efforts, thriving in dry, tough conditions.
This is Aranya, our native plant nursery where the forest begins again. We grow over 130 native species here, from seeds collected by hand, to ensure our restoration sites are planted with what truly belongs.
About this collection
You might be wondering what happens after the planting day. Our approach centers on a 3-year maintenance cycle. We ensure every sapling, from the hardy Dhok to the resilient Gangeti, gets watered and protected until it is strong enough to survive the harsh local climate on its own.
We do not just put plants in holes. Our nursery, Aranya, is the heart of our mission. Here, we grow over 130 native species, collecting seeds by hand to ensure they match our local soil and climate. When you see our sites at Aravali Nagar Van or Badshahpur Forest Corridor, you are seeing years of effort: pit preparation, organic soil conditioning, termite treatment, and a strict 3-year watering regime.
We know the Aravalis are rocky and dry. That is why we rely on species like Bistendu, Palash, and Kala Siris—plants that belong here. Whether you are a corporate team looking for an impactful CSR day or a resident wanting to get your hands in the soil, you are helping us bring back the 'sukoon' that only nature provides. We track every sapling’s survival, and if one does not make it, we replace it. Because for us, the goal is a thriving habitat, not just a headcount of trees planted.
Iamgurgaon
We are iamgurgaon, a collective born from the frustration of seeing our city’s green cover and water bodies vanish. We believe in getting our hands dirty to restore the Aravali ecosystem, one patch at a time. It is not about CSR headlines; it is about bringing back the butterflies, birds, and the peace that comes from a healthy forest.
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