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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 1-7 SEP 2003 2 Sep (Tue): Nature on Film ("Opportunists") Time: 1-2pm Place: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS Science Faculty, Block S6, Level 3. Public Gallery AVA Room Free screening of note-worthy nature documentaries, local and international. During the months of Jul to Sep, the screenings will feature the BBC and David Attenborough's survey of mammals. This is the sixth of 10 episodes. The series includes spectacular, often never before seen footage of 4000 mammal species from tiny two-inch pygmy shrew to the enormous blue whale; from the sloth to the swift cheetah; from the ugly naked mole rat to the adorable human baby. Each episode about 50 minutes long. AVA Room capacity: about 30. No food and drinks allowed at the venue. For more details. Contact: kelvinlim@nus.edu.sg or call 6874 5082 4 Sep (Thu): Free Talk on "The Istana Gardens Book" Time: 4pm Place: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Centre, Gardens Briefing Room Dr Tan Wee Kiat Chief Executive Officer, National Parks Board will speak about the book which showcases the exquisite Istana gardens, its abundant plant-life and natural setting in the heart of the business district of Singapore has its origins in the 19th century. This book embarks on a horticultural tour of the resplendent Istana estate, revealing its botanical treasures while providing glimpses of life and times of the occupants and affairs of the gardens, spanning the years since 1869. Verdant lawns, a rich plant-life, flowers, fruits and fauna are richly documented and testify to an abundant, well-tended garden sanctuary in the city. The book was commissioned by President SR Nathan to pay tribute to greening policies past and present and to celebrate the beauty of nature, within the Istana Domain and in the Garden City of Singapore. Contact: Janice_YAU@nparks.gov.sg 6 Sep (Sat): Clean up the World! Organised by the Green Volunteer Network, SEC. An island-wide event where volunteers help in cleaning up the environment. Here's how you can help:
Woodgrove's Secondary has constructed a webpage specially dedicated to their clean up effort at Lower Seletar Reservoir for this event, with lots of photos of what they did. Contact: info@gvn.com.sg or 6337 6062. 6 Sep (Sat): Free Nature Appreciation Walk at the Lower Peirce Boardwalk Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road You'll learn and see more about the plants and animals of the secondary forest and wetlands of the Lower Peirce Reservoir. More details. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: NParks Rangers at 64685 736. 6 Sep (Sat): Free guided walk of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 7 Sep (Sun): Free Nature Appreciation Walk at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. You'll learn more about the rainforest and the plants and animals that live there. More details. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: NParks Rangers at 64685 736. 7 Sep (Sun): Free guided walk of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Time: 9am, 10am subject to availability of volunteer guides. You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 |
what's on this week? upcoming events for the next 3 months, for those who like to plan ahead regular events regular guided walks conducted every week/month other activities competitions, etc archives of past weekly alerts email us we will gladly include your nature events in this list do let us know of any broken links and defunct emails |
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