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4 Oct (Tue): Free talk on "Marine Life in Singapore: Surprises and the threat of Marine Trash"

The Singapore coastline is still survived by interesting patches of coastal and marine ecosystems, which are home to otters, dugongs, sea stars, octopus, dolphins, hundreds of species of fish, sea snakes, turtles and even a crocodile! Marine life faces several challenges - development, marine trash, poaching and environmental accidents. Volunteers with the annual International Coastal Cleanup Singapore removed 10,334 kg from our coastline in a single day last year - almost 90% of this was plastic and almost two-thirds from land-based sources. Abandoned nets entangled and killed birds, snakes, crabs, horseshoe crabs and fish. In the past two years, volunteers from NUS had joined the team to help clear Kranji mangroves. Just last year, 3,167 kg of trash was removed in a single day!

Mr N. Sivasothi Coordinator, International Coastal Cleanup Singapore Research Officer, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS gives this talk, which is organized by NUS Campus Green Committee.

Besides the talk, there will be pictorial panels on "Marine Life in Singapore" and "Green Transport" displayed at LT31 foyer.

Time: 1-2pm
Venue: LT31, Level 3, S16 Building (Faculty of Science), National University of Singapore

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5 Oct (Wed): Fish for all or fish for none?

A talk by Prof Paul Teng, Head of Natural Sciences and Science Education at NIE. The World's Fisheries are at a critical state. What can be done to reverse the loss of wild stocks? This seminar is for those concerned about our living aquatic resources, who want to know about fish culture, or anyone who has ever eaten fishballs! All are welcome.

Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Merpati Hall, Geylang East Library.
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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7 Oct (Fri): Free talk "Why do birds do what they do?"

Anyone who takes time watching birds has much to discover and learn. Besides enjoying the beauty of birds, making an effort to interpret what you see in the field can be stimulating and enjoyable. Ms Wang Luan Keng has been studying birds since 1990. She has co-authored with Dr Chris Hails a paper entitled, “An Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Singapore”, that has been accepted for publication by the British Ornithological Union. She is also helping Chris to revise Times Editions’ “Birds of Singapore”. Come join us at this talk by a field ornithologist and find out more about bird ecology.

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Nature Society (Singapore) office at 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower.
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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8 Oct (Sat): Plant Walk @ Hindhede Nature Park

Do you know that we have a Brazil Nut Tree in the park? Do you also know that the wood of Jelutong is used to make pencils? Let our volunteers share with you stories about our green allies in Hindhede Nature Park. This activity is conducted by the Building and Environment Green Volunteers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering and the Central Nature Reserve volunteers.

More details on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website.

Time: First walk: 10.00am Second walk: 10.30am Meet us 5 minutes earlier in front of the information counter at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Contact: Ms. Genevie Chua Genevie_Chua@nparks.gov.sg or call 65545127

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8 Oct (Sat): Night walk - Lim Chu Kang to Kranji Bund
Open to NSS members only

The new Nature Society (Singapore) subgroup, The Nature Ramblers, leads this walk. Look out for enchanting sunset, Mars at its best and learn about star directional uses. Total 4hrs 10km with transport to Kranji MRT after walk. Max 20 people. 1st come 1st served. Registration compulsory. Suitable for adults and children above 15 yrs.

Time: 6.30pm, meet at junction of Lim Chu Kang Rd and Neo Tiew Rd.
Contact: Mail NSS activity registration form to Sutari Supari at Blk 2 Lor Lew Lian #10-42 S531002. More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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8 Oct (Sat): Traces of Our Past - Kampung Trail
Open to NSS members only

Shawn Lum of the Nature Society (Singapore) leads this leisurely stroll through the kampung trail near Bukit Timah reserve. Lookout for old fruit trees as well as animals that enjoy these trees like you and I. For the more adventurous among us, our walk will continue to Rifle Range Road where fruit trees abound. Suitable for all.

Time: 9.30am, meet at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitors Centre.
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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8 Oct (Sat): Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail free guided walk

A 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

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8 Oct (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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9 Oct (Sun): Sime Forest Walk
Open to NSS members only

Alan Owyong introduces this quieter trail. Expect many forest birds such as Bulbuls, Woodpeckers, Tailorbirds etc. October is a good month for many migratory Flycatchers, Warblers etc. Suitable for all.

Time: 7.30am, meet at the junction of Rifle Range Road and Dunearn Road. We'll drive to end of Rifle Range Rd and trek to Jelutong Towers.
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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9 Oct (Sun): Pet Responsibility: Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage

Ms Dawn Kua, Director of Operations , Cat Welfare Society (Singapore) gives this talk at the zoo. When we talk about pet responsibility, we should look at all aspects of pet care and this often involves sterilization. Understand why is sterilization is necessary and in fact vital to the health of your pet cat. Sterilisation is good for you, your cat and your community “Sterilization is not a bad word in feline dictionary”

Time: 12-1pm
Cost: Talk is free, but Zoo admission applies to enter the venue.
Venue: Singapore Zoo Auditorium @ Learning Centre (next to Zoo Entrance)

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9 Oct (Sun): MacRitchie Prunus Trail free guided walk

You'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.

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9 Oct (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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