ഉള്ളതു കൊണ്ടൊരോണം! A Handcrafted Onam

ഈ ഓണത്തിനും നമ്മുടെ ഓണ ക്യാമ്പ് ഉണ്ട് കേട്ടോ!  (English text and payment details are below) ആദ്യ ദിവസം വൈകിട്ട് 6 മണിക്കു വന്ന്, രാത്രി കുറച്ചു കഥയൊക്കെ പറഞ്ഞ്, രണ്ടാം ദിവസം രാവിലെ പൂ പറിച്ച് പൂക്കളമിട്ട്, നാടൻ കളികളൊക്കെ കളിച്ച്, സദ്യയും കഴിച്ച്, അന്നു വൈകിട്ട് പിരിയുന്ന ഒരു കൊച്ചു ക്യാമ്പ്. ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 16നു അത്തമാണല്ലൊ. അന്നു രാവിലെ മുതൽ നമ്മൾ ബദിരൂർ ഗ്രാമ പരിസരത്തു നടന്ന് പൂവിളിയോടെ പൂവിറുത്ത് പൂക്കളമിടും. […]

ഉള്ളതു കൊണ്ടൊരോണം! A Handcrafted Onam

ഈ ഓണത്തിനും നമ്മുടെ ഓണ ക്യാമ്പ് ഉണ്ട് കേട്ടോ!  (English text and payment details are below) ആദ്യ ദിവസം വൈകിട്ട് 6 മണിക്കു വന്ന്, രാത്രി കുറച്ചു കഥയൊക്കെ പറഞ്ഞ്, രണ്ടാം ദിവസം രാവിലെ പൂ പറിച്ച് പൂക്കളമിട്ട്, നാടൻ കളികളൊക്കെ കളിച്ച്, സദ്യയും കഴിച്ച്, അന്നു വൈകിട്ട് പിരിയുന്ന ഒരു കൊച്ചു ക്യാമ്പ്. ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 16നു അത്തമാണല്ലൊ. അന്നു രാവിലെ മുതൽ നമ്മൾ ബദിരൂർ ഗ്രാമ പരിസരത്തു നടന്ന് പൂവിളിയോടെ പൂവിറുത്ത് പൂക്കളമിടും. […]

Walking Ferns Summer Camp 1 – Tapovanam, Kakkodi, Kozhikkode അവധിക്കാല ക്യാമ്പ്, കോഴിക്കോട്

Nature • Culture • Bonding​​(മലയാളം പരിഭാഷ താഴെ കൊടുത്തിട്ടുണ്ട്) 📅 April 2 – April 5📍 Village space, 10 km from Kozhikode city This summer, Walking Ferns invites children to step away from routines and spend a few days immersed in nature, culture, and friendship. Our summer camps are not tightly scheduled programs. They are spaces where […]

Animation Workshop – Zebu Animations

Two-day animation workshop introducing the basics of animation through guided exercises and hands-on practice. RSVP-only listing. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. More details coming soon.This page will be updated gradually as the program takes shape. Do check back for details on schedule, venue, and registration.

Summer Nature Camp – Session 2

Second summer nature camp following the same format as the Thanal camp. Traditional games, nature immersion, free play, and storytelling. Location to be announced. More details coming soon.This page will be updated gradually as the program takes shape. Do check back for details on schedule, venue, and registration.

The Athirappilly Nature Immersion Retreat

This exclusive Walking Ferns retreat is meticulously crafted for the discerning adolescent accustomed to urban life. It offers an essential, enriching counterpoint—a sanctuary where comfort meets profound natural engagement.

Nestled within the breathtaking, lush canopy of Athirappilly, this experience is an invitation to digital detox and meaningful connection. Participants will not just visit nature; they will be gently guided to observe, internalize, and decode the living world, fostering patterns of mindful inquiry that last long after the journey ends.

Film Making Workshop

This is a basic, hands-on introduction to filmmaking, designed to help children understand what actually goes into making a film, from idea to screen. Over three days, participants will work together to plan, shoot, and edit a short film, experiencing each stage of the process in a simple, accessible way. The focus is on understanding […]

Geetha Dhananjayan

Academic Mentor

I'm an educator, homeschooling mentor, and lifelong learner. Having homeschooled my own children, I understand the excitement and uncertainty of choosing an alternative educational path.

If you’re exploring alternatives to conventional schooling, I can help you navigate recognised curricula and learning pathways to find what works best for your child and family.

My superpower: Making learning simple, meaningful, and joyful.

Athira Pillai

Documentation & Storytelling

I love noticing the little things—the spark in a child's eyes, the messy moments of discovery, and the stories hidden in everyday learning. For me, every child has a story worth telling, and it's a privilege to help preserve those memories. 

Something I love: Watching children enjoy moments of silence in this noisy world.

Amrutha P

Learning Facilitator & Communications

I'm usually the first friendly voice you'll hear from Walking Ferns. I stay connected with parents and volunteers, share updates, and keep our WhatsApp community buzzing. I also spend time with children as a learning facilitator, which is easily my favourite part of the day.

Fun fact: I've read the same picture book ten times and still laugh at it every single time.

Sneha Susan Mathew

Manager – Operations

I help keep the day-to-day operations at Walking Ferns running smoothly, overseeing administration, finance, and HR. I'm also a mental health professional who believes in creating a safe, welcoming community where people of all ages can learn, grow, and be themselves.

My superpower: Bringing clarity to chaos—both in systems and in people.

Something I love: Music, art, and meaningful conversations.

Gautham Sarang

Founder & Learning Director

I'm passionate about creating learning environments where children can develop curiosity, responsibility, and a strong sense of self. Through Walking Ferns, I work with families, facilitators, and children to explore alternatives to conventional education and design meaningful learning experiences rooted in real life.

My superpower: Asking questions that make people think differently.

Something I love: Music, woodwork, outdoors, and time with my loved ones

Fun fact: I feel the same excitement about learning something new today as I did when I was a child.