Events

Special Events & Programmes

From World Mangrove Day celebrations to beach clean-ups and youth biodiversity walks — MFI brings conservation to life through community events.

🌿 World Mangrove Day — 26 July

Annual World Mangrove Day events at Pulicat Lake featuring mass plantation drives, community gatherings, and awareness sessions with schools and corporate volunteers.

🌎 Coastal Clean-Up Drives

Regular beach and coastal clean-up events along Pulicat Lake and Chennai coastline, mobilising student volunteers, corporate teams, and fishing community members.

🐾 Biodiversity Walks

Guided biodiversity walks at Pulicat Lake for schools, colleges, researchers, and nature enthusiasts — identifying birds, flora, and wetland species.

🏫 Youth Conservation Camps

Multi-day conservation camps combining mangrove planting, ecology workshops, community visits, and environmental leadership training.

🌎 International Research Programs

MFI hosts international research students and scientists studying Pulicat Lake's ecosystem — providing field access, community introductions, and logistical support.

🤝 Community Celebrations

Cultural events celebrating the fishing community's traditions and environmental stewardship, building pride and ownership of Pulicat Lake's ecological future.

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Sign up for MFI's upcoming plantation drives, beach clean-ups, and biodiversity walks at Pulicat Lake.

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