Venue: Herbal garden, Eternal University.

No. of participants:  40

Objectives:

• To familiarize students with the biodiversity of herbal plant species.
• To enhance understanding of the role of medicinal plants in traditional healthcare systems.
• To provide hands-on exposure to plant identification and their ethnobotanical uses.

Brief description: A field visit to the Herbal Garden of Eternal University was organized for students enrolled in the AEC-1 (Environmental Science–I) course. The activity was designed as part of the experiential learning component to introduce students to various medicinal and aromatic plants. During the visit, students observed different plant species, learned about their medicinal properties, and interacted on site for practical understanding.

Outcomes of the Program:

·         Students gained practical knowledge of commonly used herbal plants.

·         They understood the importance of conserving medicinal plant biodiversity.

·         The visit strengthened their ability to identify plant species and relate them to traditional medicinal applications.