📸 #WildlifeWeek2026 Photography Contest results were declared at Valedictory programme on 8th October.
Congratulations to the winners:
🥇Nikhil Shirodkar
🥈Shailendra Naik
🥉Sidhesh Shetgaonkar shared with 🥉Smita Gavas alias Paridhi Fadte.
Thank you to all participants!
The Valedictory Programme of #WildlifeWeek2026 was held at Ravindra Bhawan, Margao today, graced by Chief Guest Sh. Digambar Kamat, Hon'ble Minister for PWD, and Guest of Honor Dr. Deviya Rane, Hon'ble MLA, Poriem.
#WildlifeWeek celebrated at GVM's Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi-Ponda, in association with CEE-Goa today. Sessions on the ecology, habitats, wildlife, and avian diversity of Goa was delivered. More than 50 students attended the session.
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The North Goa Forest Division organized a special painting activity for 41 amazing students of Atmavishwas School, Tuem; the children showcased their creativity and love for nature, as wildlife conservation knows no barriers.
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Bird-watching at Bondla today in collaboration with GFDCL as part of #WildlifeWeek celebrations.
The department teamed up with BMC members, cleaning staff, and locals for a beach cleanup at Palolem and Agonda today, collecting about 300 kg of trash and plastic.
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This evening, a cleanliness drive was conducted at Miramar Beach by the staff of the Range Forest Office, Wildlife Campal, with the active support of the public. #WildlifeWeek2026 🏖️🧹✨
A beach cleanup drive was held at Morjim Beach today to celebrate #WildlifeWeek2026 , organised by the Marine Range of the Department.
A bird-watching trail program for 45 school students was held today at Nargarvan, Chapoli. 🐦🌿
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A capacity-building workshop on “Snake Awareness & Emergency Response” was conducted in Margao for Goa Police and Goa Fire & Emergency Services with resource persons from ResQ Charitable Trust, as part of #WildlifeWeek2026.
A rangoli competition was held today at Mauxi village, Sattari, by the Goa Forest Development Corporation for SHGs.
Wildlife and forests have no barriers! On October 5th, students with special needs from Lokvishwas Pratishthan Special School enjoyed a bus safari to Bela Lake, explored the Butterfly Garden, and expressed their creativity through leaf painting—all as part of #WildlifeWeek2026.
A 'Birding Camp' was held at Netravali for Forest Department personnel and local college students in partnership with Goa Bird Conservation Network, following the identification and documentation training conducted on October 5th.
On October 5th, painting competitions were hosted across primary schools in the Madei Wildlife, Bondla, Ponda, and Marine ranges, engaging over 500 student participants. #WildlifeWeek2026
Department conducted Birding Trail at BMWLS & National Park, Mollem for students of Goa University in association with WWF, Goa; Bird trail for school students at Bondla & Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, and Spot-competitions for visitors at Biodiversity Park, Mollem.
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As part of the Wildlife Week Celebrations 2026, the DCF Wildlife & Eco Tourism (South) Division organised an inclusive nature experience for students with special needs from Lokvishwas Pratishthan Special School at Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
The students embarked on a bus safari to Bela Lake, immersing themselves in the serene beauty of Goa’s forests and experiencing its rich natural heritage. The visit also included an engaging tour of the butterfly garden, offering the students an opportunity to discover the fascinating world of butterflies.
Adding a creative touch to the day, the students participated in a fun leaf painting activity, expressing their imagination and appreciation for nature through art.
The initiative highlighted the importance of making Goa’s wildlife and eco tourism experiences accessible to all, while nurturing curiosity, creativity and a lasting connection with nature among young minds.
Birds, technology & conservation! 🐦🌿
A ‘bird-watching camp’ was held at Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, with students and Forest Department staff learning bird identification and to use apps like Merlin & eBird to document Goa’s avian diversity.
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