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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 7-13 Mar 05  12
Mar (Sat): Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research free guided tourAs part of the NUS Open House 2005, the RMBR's public gallery will be opened from 9am-5pm (usually closes at 1pm on Saturdays). Staff and alumni will be conducting free guided walks. Here's a great chance to learn more about our very own natural history from those who really know. more details about this event on the Raffles Museum News website; and more about the RMBR public gallery. See also an mms visit I made last year to the gallery. Time: free guided tours at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. But you can come in on your own anytime from 9am-5pm Location: see these links to get there (it's a bit of a challenge for the first timer, but worth the effort. Think of it as a treasure hunt :-) Contact:  12-13
Mar (Sat-Sun): Reveal of Labrador Park and Carnival For the very first time, the Labrador Tunnels will be opened to the public. Explore this underground maze of tunnels and enjoy two days of family fun as the 16.8 hectare park comes alive with interesting activities and gastronomic delights. Two tunnels were discovered at the park in 2001. To recreate the war-time atmosphere, the two tunnels were preserved in their original state as much as possible. Another new key feature at the park is a 6" cannon that was uncovered at Beach Road in 2001. The National Parks Board, together with Singapore Explorer Pte Ltd, will be launching the tunnels and cannon at Labrador Park on 11 Mar 05. More about Labrador Park (how to get there, info for visitors) and about the Carnival on the visitsingapore website. Time: 10am-6pm Contact: 6339 6833 or email sinexplo@singnet.com.sg  12
Mar (Sat): Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail free guided walkA fabulously easy introduction to a rainforest with tall trees and other mysterious plants! Right in the heart of the city, within minutes of Orchard Road, this is the oldest remnant of rainforest in Singapore! more Time: 9am, 10am, 11am, 4pm; Register 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre. Tour duration: one hour. Suitable for young children. A special Mandarin version of this tour is at 4pm. Contact: Visitor Services, 64717361 or NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG  12
Mar (Sat): Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin free guided walkThe Green Volunteers Network introduce you to nature. Use all your senses to appreciate and learn about fascinating plants. more Time: 10am sharp, meet at Changi Point jetty (under the big angsana tree nearest to the jetty). Tour duration: one to one and a half 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.  12
Mar (Sat): Cycling tour of Pulau Ubin free guided tourThe Green Volunteers Network introduce you to nature. You can rent bicycles at Ubin. Time: 10am sharp, meet at Changi Point jetty (under the big angsana tree nearest to the jetty). Tour duration: one to one and a half 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.  12
Mar (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  13
Mar (Sun): MacRitchie Prunus Trail free guided walkYou'll see breath-taking views of the reservoir and surrounding forests and learn more about the freshwater and land wildlife and plants there. more Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at entrance of the trail, about 300m from the fishing ground, MacRitchie Reservoir Park. Tour duration: about one hour. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.  13
Mar (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 Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events for the next 3 months and beyond... |
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