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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 8-14 Dec 2003 9 Dec (Tue): Free videotalk on the Nudibranchs in Singapore Waters Time: 7-8.30pm Place: Geylang East Community Library, Merpati Hall auditorium. Geylang East Avenue 1, and is only 5 minutes walk away from the Aljunied MRT station Jim Wong of the Marine Conservation Group introduces these “reckless colours splashed like intricate artwork on the canvas of the sea floor.” – one would never have imagined that there would exist such intricate beauty in nature if one had not gone deeper into the realm of the underwater world. ‘Slugs’ and ‘snails’ – such names may hardly cause any excitement to a land-bound nature enthusiast, but those who have seen their underwater relatives know better! Shot on location in Singapore waters, the talk will include additional footage from regional waters. . More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 13 Dec (Sat): PrawnWatch at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Time: 9.30am, please be at the Visitor Centre by 9am View a demonstration of the traditional method of prawn harvesting. Learn how the tides play a part in this activity. The demonstration is free but usual entry charges to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 13 Dec (Sat): Guided Nature Walk at Pulau Ubin Time: 10am You’ll see orchards, vegetable gardens, mangroves, prawn farms and coconut plantations. Meet 10am at Changi Point Jetty, under angsana tree nearest to jetty. More details about Ubin and about the walk on the GVN website. Contact: info@gvn.com.sg or 6337 6062. 13-14 Dec: Organic Farm Overnight Stay Venue: Greencircle Organic Farm (Choa Chu Kang) Time: 9am, meet at Choa Chu Kang MRT station control Organised by the Student Christian Movement Singapore, this is a unique opportunnity to re-connect with an agricultural environment and rethink how our individual choices are impacting the environment, and likewise, how the environment is influencing our lives. The stay includes fun-filled workshops about organic farming and the environment, a taste of farm work and an introduction to an organic diet by learning how to prepare delicious meals with produce straight off the farm. Reserve a place before 7 Dec. Contact: scmsing@pacific.net.sg or call 9690 6245 (Wendy) 13-14 Dec: Nature Society (Singapore) Jumbo Sale Venue: NSS Office, 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower Time: 10am-6pm The Nature Society (Singapore) is organising a Jumbo Sale. You can contribute items for sale, as well as drop by on Sale Day to pick up items you might need. On Sale Days, you can shop for Christmas gifts, purchase Greeting cards, t-shirts, cookies, cakes, or try Evelyn Tan's special spaghetti. Donations that can be made include books and magazines in used but reasonable condition; new or unused household items/stationery/gifts and decorative items; original VCDs, DVDs, music CDs; used binoculars and tripods. Drop off donations at NSS office Mon-Thu 2-5pm, pls call ahead. Contact: Kim Seng at 6741-2036 13 Dec (Sat): Free guided walk at Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail Time: 9am, 10am, 11am, 4pm You'll see giant rainforest trees and learn about them and the other plants and animals that they shelter. Register 15 minutes earlier at the Visitor Centre. More details. Contact: Visitor Services, 64717361 or NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG 13 Dec (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 14 Dec (Sun): Birdwatching at Mount Faber Time: 7.30am, meet at the end of Pender Road, before Mount Faber Loop Open only to NSS members and associates Tan Soon Im introduces Mount Faber which at this time of the year can host a good variety of migratory birds. Besides the many resident species, we will look out for flycatchers, cuckoos and warblers. There is also a chance to view such visiting raptors like the Oriental Honey and Grey-faced Buzzards and Black Bazas. If luck is with us, this trip can be very fruitful. More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 14 Dec (Sun): Free guided walk at MacRitchie Prunus Trail Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at entrance of the trail, about 300m from the fishing ground, MacRitchie Reservoir Park. You'll see breath-taking views of the reservoir and surrounding forests and learn more about the freshwater and land wildlife and plants there. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127. 14 Dec (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 Want MORE events? 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