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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 12-18 Jul 2004 17 and 18 Jul (Sat and Sun): Free guided walk at the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail Time: 9am, 11pm, 2pm In conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest Kent Ridge Park, this 2-hour tour will explore the rich natural and social history of Pasir Panjang. It starts at Kent Ridge Park (Upper Car Park) and ends at Reflections at Bukit Changu (31K Pepys Road). Maximum 40 persons per group. For more details at the habitatnews website and the National Archives website. Contact: Aun Yee 6391 6706 or Eileen Ng (Ms) 6332 7973 or eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg 17 Jul (Sat): Free guided walk of Changi Boardwalk Time: 10am meet at the coffee shop nearest to Changi Meridian Hotel There are many beautiful, old and interesting trees around Changi Point. With the recent opening of the Beach front Boardwalk, this walk has become even more interesting. Conducted by the Green Volunteer Network, the entire walk would take about 2 hours and please bring along your own water and wear comfortable walking shoes/sandals. More about the boardwalk and about the walk on the GVN website. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: info@gvn.com.sg or 6337 6062. 17 Jul (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 18 Jul (Sun): Nature Walk at Bidadari Christian Cemetery Time: 8am, meet outside Exit A of the Potong Pasir MRT Station (north-east line). Open only to NSS members and associates Goh Si Guim of the Nature Society (Singapore) introduces this picturesque, wooded cemetery has been slated for housing development. After a lull of a couple of years to allow for exhumation, it is again quiet at the cemetery. The “woodland” characteristics remain largely undisturbed. Revisit Bidadari to rediscover what natural wonders it still harbours in her realm. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 18 Jul (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? View all the upcoming events in the calendar for the next 3 months. |
what's on this week? upcoming events for the next 3 months and beyond regular events weekly and monthly guided walks and more big green days major annual celebrations of nature indoor intro to nature in Singapore for kids only! other activities competitions archives of past weekly alerts email us we will gladly list your nature events do let us know of any broken links and defunct emails |
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