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WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 29 Aug - 4 Sep 05 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
more about Ria and the Blue Water Volunteers Time:11am Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Normal admission to the Reserve applies Contact: CHAN_Su_Hooi@nparks.gov.sg 3 Sep (Sat): Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS and Reflections at Bukit Chandu, NAS are conducting special sessions of the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail. This is one of a series of events are being conducted around Singapore. More details on the Habitatnews blog Time: 9.00am and 11.30am. To register: email Ms Eileen Ng at eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg or call 63327973. In your email registration, please indicate: Subject: Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail and include: Your full name. Handphone number. The number of friends accompanying you. Date you are attending. Time you are attending. 3 Sep (Sat): Native Plant Hunt at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Are you curious about the names of some of the plants found in Bukit Timah's Hindhede Nature Park? Here's a chance to help you learn at least 8 native plant species in a fun way! Form a team of 3-5 members and join us in the Native Plant Hunt! The above activities are conducted by the Building and Environment Green Volunteers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering and the Central Nature Reserve volunteers. Registration for the free plant hunt is limited to maximum of 10 people per registrant. More details on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website. Time: 10-11am. Meet that Bukit Timah Reserve Visitor Centre. Contact: Ms. Genevie Chua Genevie_Chua@nparks.gov.sg or call 65545127 3 Sep (Sat): Lower Peirce Boardwalk free Nature Appreciation Walk The 900m boardwalks take you through the forest then along the edge of the Reservoir. So you will encounter a wide range of wildlife from forest to aquatic creatures. And enjoy wonderful panaromas of waters surrounding by luxuriant forest. Shaded by the forest, the walk is pleasantly cool. more Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road. Tour duration: about one and a half hours. Suitable for young children To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127. 3 Sep (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 4 Sep (Sun): Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS and Reflections at Bukit Chandu, NAS are conducting special sessions of the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail. This is one of a series of events are being conducted around Singapore. More details on the Habitatnews blog Time: 9.00am and 11.30am. To register: email Ms Eileen Ng at eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg or call 63327973. In your email registration, please indicate: Subject: Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail and include: Your full name. Handphone number. The number of friends accompanying you. Date you are attending. Time you are attending. 4 Sep (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve free Nature Appreciation Walk The walk takes you along the short South View trail for a quick introduction to the rainforest. You will learn more about the amazing plant life in a rainforest and how everything fits remarkably together. more Time: 4pm. Meet 5 minutes before the walk starts at the Visitor Centre. Tour duration: about one hour. Not accessible to prams and wheelchairs. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks. Contact: Genevie_CHUA @nparks.gov.sg or Tel:6554 5127 4 Sep (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 Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events for the next 3 months and beyond... |
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