Holematthi Nature Information Center, at the periphery of Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary (MM Hills), launched open to the public in July 2018. Named after an iconic tree of the riverine habitat, “Holematthi” is the local name given to the Arjuna tree (Terminalia arjuna) in Karnataka.
The project was initiated under the keen leadership of wildlife conservationist, Sanjay Gubbi of Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF). The task of curation and design, to transform the space into a Nature center, was handed over to me. Upon envisioning the layout and the detailed specifics, I mobilised a team of nature artists to execute various elements of the nature center. In due course, the nature center has come to serve as a beautiful and inspiring platform of education and awareness.