My Journey with Secure Nature
I grew up in a small village where nature wasn’t just a backdrop — it was life itself. My father is a farmer, and I spent most of my childhood barefoot in the sand, surrounded by fields, animals, and the soothing sounds of birds and cows. Looking back, I realize how much those early days shaped who I am today — someone deeply connected to the earth and passionate about protecting it.
How It All Started
In December 2019, while I was still a student, I came across Secure Nature through my teacher, Kinjal Bhatia. I didn’t have a grand plan at the time — just a deep curiosity and a desire to do something meaningful for the environment. It started with small steps: cleanup drives, eco-walks, and awareness events. At first, I was simply helping wherever I could — picking up trash, planting trees, engaging with local communities. But over time, these activities began to shape my worldview. I met people who weren’t just talking about environmental change — they were living it.
Secure Nature quickly became more than just a volunteering opportunity. It became a space for growth and self-discovery. I learned about coastal biodiversity, especially in Mandvi, and developed a deeper understanding of teamwork, collaboration, and sustainable living.
I Chose to Stay Connected
After a few years, life took me to Ahmedabad for higher studies. It was a shift — the pace was faster, the sounds louder, and nature felt distant. But that distance only made me value home and Kutch’s ecosystems even more.During my time in the city, I noticed how my connection to Secure Nature stayed strong. I realized that volunteering had become a part of who I was. It even showed up in my resume — sparking conversations that steered my professional direction and reminded me of the kind of work I want to be doing.
That’s why I returned. Not just to relive the past, but to contribute in a new way.
Now, I support Secure Nature by managing and updating their website. It’s a different kind of role — less mud on my hands, but just as important. Telling our story online, helping people find us, and keeping the mission visible is another way of being in service to the same cause.
An Honest Reflection
Being part of Secure Nature has been one of the most real and eye-opening experiences I’ve had. There were times I wondered if the small things we were doing — picking up trash, planting trees, having conversations — were actually making a difference. Volunteering here taught me how change doesn’t always look dramatic — sometimes it’s slow, invisible, and deeply personal. It showed me the power of consistency, and that even if one person changes because of what we do, it’s worth it. Secure Nature gave me the space to try, to learn, to mess up, and to find my own way of contributing — and that honesty, that freedom, means a lot.
Looking back, my journey with Secure Nature has been more than just volunteering — it’s been a process of becoming. From my roots in a small village to city life and back again through this work, I’ve grown alongside the causes I care about. Secure Nature gave me the space to stay connected to that part of myself — the one that believes in small steps, in quiet change, and in the power of community.