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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 21-27 Feb 05  26
Feb (Sat): Changi Boardwalk free guided walkThe Green Volunteers Network introduces the 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. Please bring along your own water and wear comfortable walking shoes/sandals. more Time: 10am sharp. Meet at the coffee Shop nearest to the Changi Village Hotel (former Changi Meridien Hotel), Changi Village. Tour duration: one and a half to two hours. PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY for this event. Bookings are on a first come first serve basis, up to a max of 25. Contact: To register, please contact Joe at info@gvn.com.sg with your name, number of people and handphone number.  26
Feb (Sat): Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin free guided walkExperience Ubin’s wonderful nature through your different senses along our Sensory Trail. The easy walk is an excellent introduction to the rustic and natural character of the island. You will be able to touch, see or smell fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, plants used in traditional medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest. more Time: Tours start at 9.30am and 10am, meet 10 minutes before the tour stars at the Ubin Information Kiosk (near Ubin Jetty). Tour duration: one and a half hours. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks. Pulau Ubin Hotline (Tel: 6542-4108) or visit the Ubin Information Kiosk between 8.30am-5pm to book a visit. A booking number would be allocated upon confirmation of places. Contact: Pulau Ubin Hotline 6542-4108  26
Feb (Sat): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walkYou'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Besides the abundant bird life, there is also other fascinating wildlife in the Reserve. more Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm, for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register. Tour duration: one to one and a half hours. Easy trails, some suitable for young children. Entry charges: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen. Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 27 Feb (Sun): Birdwatching at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve with NSS Open only to NSS members and associates Kenneth Kee introduces Sungei Buloh, which is a good place to study and learn how to identify the many migratory birds that winter here. Come and let the expert show you how to distinguish a plover from a sandpiper; and a Marsh Sandpiper from a Greenshank. Differences between these birds may be subtle but once pointed out, you’ll be surprised to see that it is not so difficult to identify different species after all! Time: 7.30am. Meet at the ticket counter of the Reserve off Neo Tiew Crescent. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.  27
Feb (Sun): Free "Painting with Pui San" at Sungei Buloh Wetland
Reserve Pui San welcomes artists of all ages or anyone who wants to learn. His objective is to encourage creativity while enjoying nature at the same time. Bring along your favourite drawing or painting supplies. More about Pui San. Time: Meet 8.30am at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ticketing counter (Visitor Centre). Session usually lasts until about 11am. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen. Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401  27
Feb (Sun): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walkYou'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Besides the abundant bird life, there is also other fascinating wildlife in the Reserve. more Time: 9am, 10am subject to availability of volunteer guides; for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register. Tour duration: one to one and a half hours. Easy trails, some suitable for young children. Entry charges: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen. Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401
Time:12.30-1.30pm Venue: Auditorium, ground floor CSIT building, Science Park 3, 30 Science Park Drive (at the end of Science Park 2, near Haw Par Villa. Serviced by the Ascendas internal bus shuttle. Public parking at Galen or Aries.) Contact: Ria hello@wildsingapore.com Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events for the next 3 months and beyond... |
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