UrbanSoil – URBAN SOIL

About UrbanSoil

UrbanSoil is not just an organization; it’s a movement dedicated to unveiling the vast treasures hidden within nature. With Hemal’s background in Software & IT, along with Janki, pioneered the integration of environment education & technology through innovative learning methods. Their mission: to cultivate green fingers and minds for thousands of nature enthusiasts, fostering life skills and sustainability through engaging training sessions, workshops, and compelling online content. At the heart of UrbanSoil vision lies Prakriti Ki Pathshala(PKP) — a chapter of Nature crafted to empower students through hands-on early environmental & Sustainability education. PKP program empowers students to experiment with nature, build eco-conscious habits, and become responsible environmental stewards thereby securing their future from climate change & nature degradation events.

Our Offerings

Prakriti Ki Pathshala

Prakriti Ki Pathshala(PKP) is an environmental education initiative designed for K12 schools including Pre-Schools. It aims to imbibe nature-inspired learning into the school curriculum, fostering environmental awareness and sustainability practices among students.

Prakriti Gyann

Prakriti Gyann is an extension of Prakruti ki Pathshala, focusing on environmental & economical sustainability knowledge applied in agriculture, waste management, renewable energy & Biodiversity for all age group individuals from 8-80 years.

Prakriti Anubhav

Prakriti Anubhav is an immersive experience that takes members beyond the classroom, books & knowledge. It offers products, services, subscriptions that empower members to experience nature at home, farm, farmhouses, schools, colleges, corporates & institutions.

Testimonials

We met Hemal & Team UrbanSoil earlier for our School Garden Project(Millennium National School, Karvenagar). They had captivated the interests of young adults in the city who like farms & lifestyle beyond the city. We are not really aware of what kind of food we eat today. Once you start experimenting with your own food, you know what's going in when somebody gives you food. Doing such a simple thing like participating in growing your own food in this way, touches upon all aspect of your life.

Anvit Phatak Director (Millennium National School, Pune)

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Mrudala Mahajan Principal (Akshara Internation School, Pune)

We aim to create a school environment which is sustainable in order to bring children closer to nature. We want out children to connect with nature where we have partnered with Team UrbanSoil to create a Sustainable, Biodiverse campus that follows recycling, reusing & reducing waste in each aspect of campus activities.

Rama Kulkarni Principal (SPM English Medium School, Pune)

My journey with urban soil began in 2019, when I joined for one of the 10-day workshops at BNCA. The first milestone was seeing the Kadipatta plant flourish with the help of caterpillar. This taught me patience and I experienced pure joy of nature in my balcony. Today I am growing fruit trees like Sitafal, mulberry muskmelon in my terrace. In all of this, Hemalsir has been very kind in answering all of the queries. Being a teacher for some time and being a teacher for lifelong is something to learn from him. Observe. learn. grow. be patient. With UrbanSoil

Nidhi Dixit Head of Management(ISDS, Pune)

Thank you Hemal sir and Janki mam for organizing such a good session. I felt good our young ones are learning about nature, farming and the interdependency of plants, animals. They were explaining the things in detail. .... Really appreciate

Swara’s Mother

Thank you, Hemal sir & Janki mam, for conducting such event. These are really inspiring the kids to understand nature & it's constituents deeply. Also, such events promote confidence building & develop their naturalistic intelligence among them at young age.

Aarohi’s Mother

I attended the Sustainable Gardening workshop conducted by Team UrbanSoil and it was an absolute eye opener for me. Not only did I learn a lot about terrace gardening but also about other lifestyle modifications for a sustainable lifestyle. And I follow all the practices taught by him diligently. Thanks Hemal!!!

Preeti Gore

About Us

Hemal

Hemal is a Post Graduate in Software & Technology. He became fascinated while travelling & staying to a Natural & Organic farm. The lifestyle of farmer inspired Hemal to bring similar lifestyle in Urban context where due to haphazard development creates challenges to the Environment.

Janki

Janki is an Alternate Therapy enthusiast & trainer. She always looked to lead the family lifestyle towards Natural options. She inspired many students to look nature as solution for most of their daily needs.

Our Work, Inspiration & Connects

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