Native Biodiversity Garden

Native Biodiversity Garden Native Biodiversity Garden is an earnest attempt to conserve nature, attract native species of flora and fauna back into our ecosystems.

Welcome to the Native Biodiversity Garden, one of the first to be set up in Maharashtra. This garden is an earnest attempt to conserve nature, attract native species of flora and fauna back into our ecosystems and most importantly, serve as a Learning Resource Centre for students, teachers, parents and all visitors. Spread over one acre of land at the edge of Teenvira Dam, this garden showcases th

e beauty and wonder of native plant species. These plants form a vital component of our ecosystems by providing habitats for insects, birds, amphibians and mammals, being an important source of food and medicines and providing ecosystem services such as air purification and preventing soil erosion.

Also known as Tridax daisy, this is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. This plant can be found in fields,...
06/05/2022

Also known as Tridax daisy, this is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. This plant can be found in fields, meadows, croplands, disturbed areas, lawns, and roadsides in areas with tropical or semi-tropical climates.



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Woodfordia fruticosa is a popular medicinal plant useful for various ailments including bowel disorders.The use of bark,...
06/04/2022

Woodfordia fruticosa is a popular medicinal plant useful for various ailments including bowel disorders.

The use of bark, leaves, fruits, and flowers in the tanning industry are well known in the Indian subcontinent.



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Native Biodiversity Garden, one of the first to be set up in Maharashtra, is an earnest attempt to conserve nature, attr...
30/03/2022

Native Biodiversity Garden, one of the first to be set up in Maharashtra, is an earnest attempt to conserve nature, attract native species of flora and fauna back into our ecosystems and most importantly, serve as a Learning Resource Centre for students, teachers, parents and all visitors.

The Tall Reed requires a very moist to wet soil. It also succeeds in shallow standing water and is tolerant of strongly ...
07/03/2022

The Tall Reed requires a very moist to wet soil. It also succeeds in shallow standing water and is tolerant of strongly acid soils (pH range from 4.5 - 7.5). The young shoots can be cooked and eaten too.



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Do you love botany? Like to learn in a live environment? If yes, then the Native Biodiversity Garden in Alibag is a must...
23/02/2022

Do you love botany? Like to learn in a live environment? If yes, then the Native Biodiversity Garden in Alibag is a must visit. When there, don't forget to get a tour of the garden, from our knowledgeable guide.



The tree is known by other common names such as Southern magnolia, Him champa and Varun. This large evergreen may grow t...
24/01/2022

The tree is known by other common names such as Southern magnolia, Him champa and Varun. This large evergreen may grow to 90 ft tall, and the fragrant white blossoms that have smooth, almost velvet-looking petals, are generally 8-12 inches across.




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The Native Biodiversity Garden in Teenvira, Alibag serve as a Learning Resource Centre for students, teachers, parents a...
07/01/2022

The Native Biodiversity Garden in Teenvira, Alibag serve as a Learning Resource Centre for students, teachers, parents and all visitors. It hosts to over 500 native species of plants, some of which are extremely rare and unique with saplings having been procured from across India.



The Native Biodiversity Garden in Teenvira, Alibag, serve as a Learning Resource Centre for students, teachers, parents ...
22/12/2021

The Native Biodiversity Garden in Teenvira, Alibag, serve as a Learning Resource Centre for students, teachers, parents and all visitors. It plays host to over 500 native species of plants, some of which are extremely rare and unique with saplings having been procured from across India.

Teak's high oil content, high tensile strength and tight grain make it particularly suitable where weather resistance is...
15/12/2021

Teak's high oil content, high tensile strength and tight grain make it particularly suitable where weather resistance is desired.

In India, beams of the wood are often found in buildings many centuries old, and teak beams have lasted in palaces and temples more than 1,000 years. The timber is practically imperishable under cover.

Did you know: Teak is used as a food plant by the larvae of moths of the genus Endoclita



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Do you spend time in a garden and listen to the music of the trees?Spread over one acre of land at the edge of Teenvira ...
07/12/2021

Do you spend time in a garden and listen to the music of the trees?

Spread over one acre of land at the edge of Teenvira Dam, the Native Biodiversity Garden showcases the beauty and wonder of native plant species.

The Native Biodiversity Garden has 17 different thematic sections  namely sensory, medicinal, butterfly, wetland or pond...
01/12/2021

The Native Biodiversity Garden has 17 different thematic sections namely sensory, medicinal, butterfly, wetland or pond ecosystem, grasses, ficus, orchids, ferns, bamboo, palms, spices, kitchen, vertical, adaptation, celebration and a sacred grove. It is a treasure trove for those interested in native biodiversity.




Address

Adjoining Teenvira Dam, Mumbai-Alibaug Road
Alibágh

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+918983891617

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