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15 Jun (Wed): History, ecology and the state of the world's oceans

Studies of marine biology in the past few years have focused on historical trajectories of change, using information from fossils (before there were any people), archeological middens, historical records, and modern fisheries and ecological data. This longer-term perspective illustrates that our exploitation of the sea has been very different from the land. On land, people have replaced wild species like buffalo with domestic ones like cattle and sheep, and rebuilt the structure of ecosystems. In the sea, we have made important species virtually extinct, and we have not replaced them. Knowledge of history changes our perspective in several ways: It tells us that losses of large animals are huge relative to the size of current stocks, and that recent symptoms of ecological decline may have deep historical roots. History also tells us what marine environments could be like again, and can guide the restoration of damaged ecosystems.

Professor Terry Hughes is the world's most prominent coral reef biologist, and is ranked number one globally by Science Citation Index among the top twenty scientists in coral reef science. He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2001 for his contribution to the worldÕs knowledge of reefs. He is currently the Scientific Director of the Centre for Coral Reef Biodiversity at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia. He is currently working on an investigation of the biogeography of reef-building corals throughout the Pacific Ocean, and the impacts of climate change on coral reefs.

more on the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity website

Time: 7pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 25 Faculty of Science The National University of Singapore Science Drive 2 map
Contact: ecotax-owner@yahoogroups.com

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18 Jun (Sat): Free Library talk on "Reptiles of Sungei Buloh - The Water Monitor Lizard" by Ms Shila Kumari

In Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, the water monitor lizards could be found everywhere. Be it basking in the sun or walking lazily on the pavements, they are a sight to behold. Ever wonder what they do most of their time? How do they co-exist with the neighbours in Sungei Buloh? Join us as we embark on a journey to study the water monitor lizard of Sungei Buloh.

Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: Queenstown Community Library
Contact: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 67941401

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18 Jun (Sat) and 25 Jun (Sat):
Free "Art for the Environment" Workshop

If you are between the age of 13 and 17 years and love experimenting with creative artwork, get some friends together and join us for an art workshop with a difference. Explore the Reserve with SBWR Volunteer Pui San, and get working in teams of three on collages based on the theme "Green Cities". Your team's work may just win a prize! This workshop is proudly sponsored by Singapore Press Holdings Foundation. more about Pui San.

Seats are limited. Register for this free workshop by faxing the Registration Form to 67937271.

Time: 9am-3pm, meet at the Visitor Centre.
Contact: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 67941401

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18 Jun (Sat): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walk

You'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

4pm: Free Marine Fish Guided Walk at Sungei Buloh introducing you to the fabulous fishes of the Reserve.

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

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19 Jun (Sun): Free MacRitchie - Bukit Timah briskwalk: Sunrise in MacRitchie and breakfast in Bukit Timah!

The 2-hour walk with the Habitat Group's Briskwalk Club is a chance to experience the ambience of the morning's sounds and fresh smells and a beautiful sunrise. Led by a group of regular walkers on these trails, this walk is unusual as it is not a nature observation walk (which is a much longer walk), but rather, a chance to exercise amidst a pleasant, natural setting that we treasure in Singapore.

Everyone is welcome, but you should be used to taking short walks. More details on requirements and what to expect on the MRBT briskwalk website and Siva's habitatnews blog.

Time: 6.45-9am
Duration: 2 hours
Contact: briskwalk@sivasothi.com

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19 Jun (Sun): Nature Excursion@Kranji Nature Trail

The Nature Society (Singapore) and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve introduce you to the natural attractions of this quiet corner of Singapore's countryside. The walk starts at Kranji Reservoir Carpark and ends at the Reserve. The walk is free but usual entry charges to the Reserve applies. more about the Trail and about the walk on the Reserve website.

Time: 7.30am-12noon. Meet that Kranji Reservoir Carpark.
Entry charges to the Reserve: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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19 Jun (Sun): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walk

You'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

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