YOUR CITY YOUR DAY

YOUR CITY YOUR DAY

l NATURE Have you always been interested in trekking but didn’t know where to begin? Attend a one-day trek to Gorakhgad, near Kalyan. The trek route, perfect for beginners, passes through forests and is an upward climb with a huge cave at the top which will be your final destination When: Sunday, February 5 Contact: For more details or to register, call 6609 6693 Renok Adventures is organising a thrilling four-day Desert Safari Expedition in Jaisalmer at a price of Rs5900 per person. The trip will include a stay in a heritage hotel, a trek, a photography workshop, camel rides etc. The package includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners When: February 17 to February 20 Contact: 75979 21601, 94606 34400 Drop in for ‘Lions of Timbavati’, a free talk by Mr Chris McBride, along with a film screening of Lions of South Africa and Zambia. McBride will speak on his field research on the lions of Timbavati and Savuti in South Africa and Botswana. His research gives deep insights into the behaviour of lions under the cover of darkness. Mcbridge has authored two books — The White Lions of Timbavati and Liontide When: Wednesday, Feb 1 Where: BNHS Hornbill House Timing: 6pm l WORKSHOPS Academy of Air Rifle Shooting is organising a one-day crash course on air rifle shooting for people of all ages. This activity increases concentration, improves steadiness, develops sharp reflexes, develops proper co-ordination of the mind and body, helps in decision-making, enhances grasping power, builds self-confidence and gives relief from tension. When: Sunday, February 12 Where: Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya, Hindu Colony, Dadar (East) Timing: 12 noon to 7pm Contact: For further details, call 98921 95787, 98203 68651 Institute of Floral Design (IFD)’s professional floral design diploma course seeks to produce trained personnel to manage and maintain floral designing businesses at par with international standards. Course fees are Rs18,000 Where: LJ Education & Training Centre, next to Lazaree Showroom, opp Tilak Bridge, Dadar (West) Contact: Call 97697 68838/61121 or visit www.ifdindia.com