Developing plant signages for the Butterfly Patrol Gardens

Police personnel at all stations participated in awareness sessions led by India's "Butterfly Man," Mr. Isaac Kehimkar, learning about the ecological value of butterflies. The project has improved air quality, reduced stress, and fostered stronger community bonds. Surveys show that the gardens are positively impacting staff, creating peaceful spaces for reflection while raising environmental awareness. Special initiatives, like the installed butterfly exhibit at the Commissioner’s Office, further promote nature conservation. 

 We are excited to announce the creation of bilingual boards (English and Marathi) for the Butterfly Patrol Project by the iNaturewatch Foundation, inspired by Plus Design's Nature Series. These educational exhibits will be installed at the Commissioner of Police’s Butterfly Garden in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, highlighting the importance of butterfly gardens in urban areas and their vital role in pollination and biodiversity. Additionally, we’re thrilled to unveil the new title signage for all iNaturewatch Foundation butterfly gardens, designed by Ecopreneur Shubha and crafted by Cats Media and Madwits.

 We have successfully continued our mission of developing 10 butterfly gardens across Navi Mumbai Police Stations, a marathon initiative we began in December 2024. In January 2025, we developed seven of these vibrant gardens, including those at Kalamboli Police Station, Kalamboli Headquarters, Taloja Police Station, NRI EMC Police Station, and Nerul Police Station. These gardens not only enhance local biodiversity but also support essential pollinators while providing a refreshing, eco-friendly environment for police personnel.  

 We are excited to announce the completion of the first Butterfly Garden at the CP Office, CBD Belapur. The project began on December 11, 2024, with Mr. Sanjay Patil, DCP of Navi Mumbai, planting the first Curry leaf sapling, a host plant for the Common Mormon butterfly. The garden, completed on December 12, 2024, features 393 saplings from 34 plant species, including nectar and larval host plants, chosen to create a thriving butterfly habitat.