Join Aravalli Cleanup Drives & Plogging in Gurugram
Join our community-led cleanup drives at Leopard Trail. We turn weekend trekking into meaningful action for our environment.
A proud moment for our volunteers after a successful cleanup drive. We gather people of all ages to show that collective action can make our Aravalli trails clean and beautiful again.
From briefing to bagging. This video shows the process of our cleanup drives, where we organize, collect, and ensure the collected waste is properly handled.
Our volunteers don't hesitate to get into the thick of it. Here, they are carefully removing trash that has accumulated off the main trail, restoring the natural landscape.
Even the youngest members of our community are passionate about cleaning our forests. This is proof that when you have the will, you find a way to contribute.
Before we start, we always brief our volunteers on the importance of waste segregation. Once mixed, waste is just waste, but when segregated, it becomes a resource.
We leave behind messages of responsibility, not trash. Our signs, like "Mera Kachra, Meri Zimmedari," serve as gentle reminders to all visitors to keep the trails clean.
Another powerful message we put up: "Spots on Leopard, not on our trail." This connects our cleanup efforts directly to protecting the wildlife that calls the Aravallis home.
An inspiring moment of an elder volunteer actively participating in our cleanup. It shows that passion for the environment is ageless and everyone can contribute.
A snapshot from our "Sacred Wings" event, where we combined a bird-watching walk with a cleanup drive, ensuring the habitat for our feathered friends remains pristine.
We often find piles of discarded kulhads (earthen cups). In this video, we discuss why even "natural" disposables can harm the environment and advocate for carrying your own reusable cup.
About Aravalli Cleanup Drives (Urban Bliss)
You do not need any special training or fancy gear to get started. We provide the heavy-duty gloves, metal plogging grabbers, and sacks. Just bring your own water bottle and comfortable shoes for a 3-hour morning trek where we remove trash from the Aravalli trails together.
Climate change feels like a massive problem, but our approach is simple: focus on the little things we can actually control. Our cleanup drives at Leopard Trail are not about formal labor; they are about taking responsibility for the kachra (trash) left behind in our local forests. When you join us, you are not just walking; you are actively restoring the trails that we all use for recreation.
We emphasize waste segregation on the spot. Once mixed, plastic and organic waste become a nightmare to process. By separating it during the trek, we ensure that what we collect becomes a resource rather than just more landfill waste. You will see us tagging specific areas and moving trash in our designated mini-trucks to verified partners.
Our sessions are informal. Expect to meet families, students, and fellow residents who care about the Aravallis. We often combine these treks with bird watching or discussions on local ecology. It is our way of practicing 'Mera kachra, meri zimmedari' (My waste, my responsibility) while showing our kids that we can choose to be part of the solution. Come with an open mind, ready to get your hands a bit dirty, and leave with a clearer view of the forest.
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We are a group of volunteers—moms, students, and residents—trying to restore the simple, sustainable habits our grandparents followed. We do not just talk about climate change; we show up on the third Sunday of every month to clean our trails and protect our local biodiversity.
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