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5 Aug-30 Sep: Celebrate Nature at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A splendid photo exhibition of Buloh by staff, volunteers and visitors. Learn more about what you can experience at the Reserve. more

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25 Aug (Thu): Conversations with Uncommon Women - Dr Geh Min

Conversations with Uncommon Women is SCWO’s major initiative to reach out to younger women in Singapore, to inspire them to activism and to contribute to the community in whatever way they are able or in whichever areas their interest lie.

The talks will feature women who have pursued less common pathways to success and have interesting and inspiring stories to tell of their endeavours.

more details about Dr Geh Ming and registration form on the SCWO website

Time: 7-9.30pm
Venue: SCWO Centre, 96 Waterloo Street, S(187967)
Fees: $10 (SCWO members), $15 (non-members)
Contact: Lim Ee Wan at Tel: 68370611 or Email: opexe@scwo.org.sg

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26 Aug (Fri): Zest for Nature Human & Monkey: Symbology of Primates

The Nature Society (Singapore)'s monthly social 'Zest for Nature' features Teresa Teo Guttensohn. She will provide a historical survey on the appearance of monkeys and apes in the creative realms of both Eastern and Western human civilizations. An eco-artist and animal activist, her practice explores issues concerning relationships between humans and nature. She thus set upon a personal effort to resolve a burning question: how does the non-human primate figure in the human art world?

All welcome!

More details on the nature-singapore discussion list

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Nature Society (Singapore) office at 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower.
Charges: NSS Members $5, Non members $8
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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26 Aug (Fri): Free screening of 'Moving Gods' at the NUS

Find out more about the German Girl Shrine and other mysteries on Ubin in this evening of legends and history. There is also a Q&A session with the director.

More details on November's Ubin Stories blog

Time: 7pm
Venue: NUS LT 25 (See map)
Admission: FREE
Contact: November via her Ubin Stories blog

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27 Aug (Sat): Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin free guided walk

Experience 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

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27 Aug (Sat): Free Evolution Garden Tour, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Bizarre plants, bubbling pools of hot lava and lots of other things you wouldn't expect to see in a botanic garden!

Time: 9am, register at Visitor Centre Time. Register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)

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27 Aug (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

9am: 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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28 Aug (Sun): Birdwatching in Ubin
open only to NSS members

Sutari Supari of the Nature Society (Singapore) leads this walk on Ubin. Pulau Ubin never fails to surprise and there are always new things to discover.

Time: 7.30am, meet at the new Changi Point Jetty off Lorong Berkukong at Changi Village.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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28 Aug (Sun): Walk On The Wildside - With Our Feathered Friends, at the zoo

Set in the heart of a tropical forest, Singapore Zoo is not only home to a fascinating collection of some 3,200 animals but also a myriad of native animals. Enjoy the crisp morning air as we seek out our indigenous feathered friends who have made the Zoo their home.

Sign up with Ivy via email (ivy@zoo.com.sg). Bring along a pair of binoculars.

more details on the Singapore Zoo website.

Time: 11am-12noon (includes Q & A session)
Venue: The Singapore Zoo, Auditorium @ Learning Centre (next to the main entrance). Zoo admission charges apply
Contact: Sha at 63608534 or Maggie at 63608535

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28 Aug (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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28 Aug (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

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