“The idea of wilderness needs no defence, it only needs defenders.”― Edward Abbey

What if each person simply picked up a single piece of litter? 

Imagine the positive impact it could have on India's forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks. The increasing number of visitors is taking a toll on these precious natural areas and on its pristine beauty. It's crucial to connect visitors to the importance of preserving these lands for future generations. However, the high volume of visitors and lack of supporting management are causing harm to the forests, water sources, and land. From litter on the trails to disruptive behaviour, it's time to educate visitors/tourists on the importance of responsible stewardship in order to protect these beautiful wilderness areas.

It's time to make a difference and fight against single use plastic and plastic pollution. Join us in the movement to #BeatPlasticPollution. This World Wildlife Day on March 3rd, let's come together to silently make a positive impact in one of Gujarat's forests. Let's unite for a clean-up hiking adventure at Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary on March 03, 2024. In addition to the clean-up session, we'll embark on an exhilarating nature hike, venture into the untamed wilderness, engage with the vibrant local community, connect with forest-guards, and collaborate to craft heartwarming tales of giving back.

This remarkable event is open to anyone aged 8 years and above, so come join us!

Astral Foundation is the proud supporter and sponsor of the entire event. DivingDeep team, along with the assistance of dedicated volunteers and supporters, including the forest department and local villagers, will be facilitating all the sessions and activities. Additionally, Nepra organization from Ahmedabad will lend a helping hand in waste management and its subsequent processing in Ahmedabad.

Date:

March 03, 2024

Time:

4 am to 10.30 pm (Ex. Ahmedabad)

Reporting (pick up and drop off location):

3.45 am, March 03

Near Zydus Hospital, Under the Bridge,

Opp Timezone Palladium Mall

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WwPfzefTbu3m8moD8

Contribution fees:

₹299/- 

(Inclusion: Transportation, Food, All Activities & sessions, Certification of volunteering and other execution support.)

For more information:

9824684886

divingdeep12@gmail.com

www.instgram.com/divingdeep12

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Other regulations to participate:

1. Avoid using mobile phones, music players, or cameras.
2. Refrain from carrying packaged food, carbonated beverages, or any plastic-wrapped items.
3. Remember not to bring tobacco, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substances.
4. Leave your pets at home, including dogs, cats, and other animals.
5. Do not bring any seeds or plants with you.
6. Avoid feeding the animals or leaving food for them. Respect all creatures and do not harm, disturb, collect, chase, or harass them. This includes insects, flies, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and both domesticated and wild mammals.
7. Please refrain from gathering or retrieving seeds, flowers, feathers, soil, rocks, shells, twigs, bones, plants, or any other elements from nature, whether they are alive or dead.
8. Avoid collecting, displacing, rearranging, or harming the soil, rocks, sand, water, or any other components of the environment.
9. Please be mindful not to harm or disrupt the vegetation along the trail. It is important not to forge a new path or venture off the designated trail.
10. While hiking, it is best to refrain from shouting or engaging in conversation.
11. Make sure to keep our environment clean by not polluting water, soil, or air. Follow the outdoor sanitation guidelines taught by the hiking leader.
12. Avoid bringing fire-lighters, stoves, barbecues, firecrackers, candles, or any other items that involve fire.
13. Refrain from constructing shelters, signs, or any type of structures during your outdoor activities.
14. Remember not to pack/ carry any perfume, deodorants, handwash, soap, shampoo, sanitizers, tissue papers, wipes, or any other chemical products.
15. Make sure you don't bring any board games, card games, or any sports gear except for hiking.
16. It's important not to bring any firearms, knives, or any other weapons.
17. Remember to take all your trash with you, even the biodegradable ones. Dispose of it properly in the city where there are proper waste management facilities.

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Essential checklist:

- Full-body covered dark/earthy coloured clothing

- Sturdy shoes along with thick comfortable socks

- Bandana/ a napkin (to cover face and wipe)

- Cap and sunglasses (protect in the sun)

- One ltr drinking water

- Flask/ a mug (for tea)

- Extra jersey

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Disclaimers:

• DivingDeep reserves all rights of admission for all the camps/ hikes/ treks/ excursions/ events/ workshops/ other programmes.

• Participant(s)/ Guardians should understand the risks involved in any hiking, trekking, camping or adventure activity, before enrolling.

• In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; organisers, volunteers or experts or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly with DivingDeep shall not be responsible in any manner. For the same and no claims of participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.

• During the workshop/ camp/ trek/ hikes/ any adventure activity conducted/ facilitated by DivingDeep, the participants shall abide by the instructions and decisions of the Management or authorized representative of DivingDeep.

• During the camps/ hikes/ treks or any adventure activity, the decision of the authorised representative of DivingDeep shall be final and binding on all participants.

• If participant(s) is/ are found to disobey the directions/instructions of the authorised representative of DivingDeep, participant(s) shall themselves be liable for consequences faced.

• In the case of any medical ailments, disorders etc. of the participants, they will have to inform the organisers in advance at the time of registration for the workshop.

• Participant(s) is responsible to inform the representative of DivingDeep regarding any medical ailments and disorders etc. arising during the program should be informed to the organisers.

• Consumption of liquor, tobacco products, cigarettes or any other drugs/ intoxicated stuff is strictly prohibited.

• Participant(s) should follow eco-friendly behaviour and respect nature i.e. avoids destruction of the flora and fauna, avoid plastics in the places visited, avoid picking any natural artefacts etc.

• DivingDeep reserves all rights to change the venue/ dates/schedule or cancel the events in certain critical instants. In such an event, DivingDeep reserves the rights to reimburse the amount to the participant.

• If required in certain treks/ hikes/ camps/ workshops, the participants will have to take medical treatment from the doctor/ attendant available on the campsite or from the nearest available medical centre or hospital. The expenses for all medical treatment and arrangements for the same will be solely borne by the participant.

• Any incidental/additional expenses incurred during the camps shall be borne by the participants.

• The amount once paid is non-transferable to any other programme or to any other person.

• Once paid/ registered, no refund will be given for the cancellations of this particular event.

DivingDeep is attendant to "Leave No Trace" principles and outdoor ethics. It is an effort to be responsible for a better environment and stewardship. We offer responsible hiking/ wilderness experience, for which DivingDeep and its conductors reserve the right to terminate participants with a no-refund policy for any unreasonable behaviour during the hike/ trek/ camp/ workshop/ event.