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WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 24-30 Oct 05 29 Oct (Sat): Kids' Fun with Dolphins The Nature Society (Singapore) Education Group introduces dolphins. What do dolphins eat? Where do they live? If you're between the ages of 5 and 11, and are curious about dolphins - how they find their food, why they are endangered and how we can protect them from extinction, join us this afternoon at Labrador Park. Come play some dolphin games, and go on a dolphin hunt! Kids, wear lightweight cotton clothing, a good pair of walking shoes, bring a bottle of water, binoculars (if you have), nature journal and pencil. Herbal insect repellent will keep the mozzies away. The Education Group will be selling nature nic-nacs to raise funds for our Society, so bring extra cash to spend! Suitable for children 5-11 years. Time: 3pm, meet at Carpark B, Labrador Park. Charges: $5 for NSS members, $10 for non-members. Contact: Register with Vilma vdroza@nie.edu.sg More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 29 Oct (Sat): Dive Pulau Hantu with the Hantu Bloggers Debby says: Let's see what's waiting for us out there this time! RSVP 14 Oct with these details: Your name, IC/Passport number, email address, handphone number, any rental equipment required including number of weights. Please bring your IC or passport for customs check at West Coast Pier. Please also bring your own lunch and water for the trip. More on the Hantu Blog Time: depart West Coast Pier 0845 hrs end 1500 hrs Cost: S$65.00 (excl gear rental) Contact: For reservations and enquiries, email hantublog@gmail.com 29 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 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 30 Oct (Sun): Free talk on "What Lies Beneath: Uncover Singapore's Submerged Secrets" Join Ms Jani Thuaibah Isa Tanzil as she brings you on an underwater journey to discover what lies beneath the mysterious waters of Singapore's Southern Shores. Have you ever wondered what life lies beneath the seas around our island nation before? We may not be Manado or Sipadan, but we can still hold our own. Our marine life is still rich and diverse, colourful and fascinating, but most importantly, it is ours. This talk will showcase Singapore's marine habitats and bountiful diversity, as well as the whats and whys of marine conservation. And how you as an individual can contribute to preserving and conserving our natural heritage. Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. Time: 1-2pm Venue: National Library Building, Victoria Street Contact: Blue Water Volunteers conserve@bluewatervolunteers.org 30 Oct (Sun): World Animal Day at Bishan Park II The theme this year is 'It's their world too' and serves to remind us of the benefits our pets bring to us and that they deserve love and respect as they too are part of our world. Guest appearances by Vernetta Lopez and Jessica Seet, free goodie bags for the first 200 guests with pets, pet adoption drive, educational talks, Scruffs Dog Show, Dog Race, Anti-Dengue RAP competition and colouring contest. Time: 10am-6pm Location: Bishan Park II, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 opp Blk 338 in front of Acacia Restaurant, more parking at Blk 338 30 Oct (Sun): Birdwatching @ Neo Tiew Lane 2 open only to NSS members Tai Ping Ling intrdouces grassland species like weavers, munias and prinia and various rural species including woodpeckers, sunbirds, bee-eater and raptors. As this is the migratory season, we may also find some interesting migratory species. Time: 7:30 am meet at the carpark immediately after Kranji Dam (if you’re coming from Woodlands Road) along Kranji Way. TIBS Bus 925 from outside Kranji MRT Station stops at this carpark from Mondays to Saturdays. We will gather here and then drive to Neo Tiew Lane 2. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 30 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 Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events for the next 3 months and beyond... |
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