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31 Oct (Mon): Free talk on "Nature conservation in Singapore: the role of volunteers"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, this talk by Mr N Sivasothi, Research Officer, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity & Research is targetted at Upper Secondary students and above. Did you know that Singapore is home to a myriad of plant and wildlife? Join Mr Siva, also known as the Otterman, as he brings you along on a journey of nature conservation in Singapore. Learn more about the Toddycats, a volunteer programme by the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity.

More about Siva and the Toddycats

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 10-30-11.30am
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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31 Oct (Mon): Free talk on "The River Monster"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, this talk by Mr Ler Soon Tien from Waterways Watch Society is targetted at Upper Secondary students and above. Talk covers the need to keep our waters litter free so as to prevent them forming into an ugly and unhealthy sight, creating into a "River Monster". It will also encourage students to do their part everyday wherever they are. With our catchment area increasing to two-thirds of Singapore as a result of the Marina Bay,it becomes very important that we all understand how our waters can be polluted and filled with litter if we all dont do our part and have good social habits.

More about Waterways Watch Society.

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 3.30-4.30pm
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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31 Oct (Mon): Free talk on "Keeping our Water Life-Style Activities Alive"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, Ms Teo Yi Linn from the Waterways Watch Society gives this public talk. Two-thirds of Singapore will be under our fresh water catchment area very soon. As Singaporeans, we need to have a good understanding of how we can help preserve our fresh water supply and what we can all do to ensure continous access to clean water. While we encourage more use of our fresh water reservoirs for fun and water activities, we must all have sustainable good social habits and be responsible for our individual actions.

More about Waterways Watch Society.

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 7.30-8.30pm
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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2 Nov (Wed): Free talk on "Nurturing the Young Environmentalist"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, this talk by Mr Joseph Peterson, Environmental Education Advisor for Dunman Secondary School and students of Dunman Secondary School is targetted at Secondary students and above. The talk will be on the schools experience in getting students interested and involved in environmental activities. The school has been successful in its waste recycling efforts and environmental projects such as the garden roof project. Lower secondary students will also present their environmental projects such as paper making and the conservation of the mud-skipper during the talk.

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 10.30-11.30am
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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2 Nov (Wed): Free talk on "Being a Green Volunteer"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, this talk by Mr Joe Lim, Green Volunteers Network coordinator, Singapore Environment Council is targetted at Secondary students and above. Ever wondered how you could volunteer for the environment? Take on the challenge as a Green Volunteer with the Green Volunteers Network of the Singapore Environment Council. Find out more as they share some of their enriching experiences on the satisfaction of being a Green Volunteer.

More about the Green Volunteers Network

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 3.30-4.30pm
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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4 Nov (Fri): Free talk on the Eden Project

The Eden Project was established as one of the landmark Millennium projects in the UK to mark the year 2000. Eden also aims to educate the general public about the importance of plants in their lives and help to foster greater support for conservation. This talk will tell the story of how Eden Project grew from an idea to a real project, the ideas behind the project, the challenges that were involved in building it, funding, construction of the huge greenhouses within an old mine, the planting and the displays, as well as where the project may be going in the future. Dr Tony Kendle Foundation Director Eden Project, Cornwall, UK gives this talk

Time: 4pm
Venue: Gardens Briefing Room, Visitor Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Contact: Janice_YAU@nparks.gov.sg

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4 Nov (Fri): Free talk on "Building a Greener Future"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, this talk by Ms Tan Khai Hua, Senior Corporate Communications Officer, City Developments Ltd is targetted at Upper Secondary students and above. As a winner of various environmental awards, including the prestigious Singapore Environmental Achievement Award in 2004, CDL is renowned for its green approach to developing properties that are not only sound investments but also environmentally friendly. This talk shares CDL's green corporate philosophy and its ongoing journey to raise environment consciousness through various outreach programmes. Learn how you can do your part to build a greener tomorrow with interesting eco-friendly tips you can put to use today.

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 10.30-11.30am
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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4 Nov (Fri): Free talk on "Providing the power & sustaining a brighter future for Singapore"

Part of the Singapore Green Plan 2012 Exhibition, this talk by Mr Kwong Kok Chan, Senoko Power is targetted at Secondary students and above. The talk will cover the role of Senoko Power in economic defense;Internal & external capacity building in environmental commitments;Issues of climate change; What one can do to mitigate climate change

Pre-registration is required as seats are limited.

Time: 3.30-4.30am
Venue: Imagination Room, Level 5, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Central National Library Building, Victoria Street,
Contact: Mr Yeo Keng Soon 67319292:YEO_Keng_Soon@mewr.gov.sg Ms Audrey Chua 67319305 Email :Audrey_CHUA@mewr.gov.sg

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5 Nov (Sat): For Kids -- Freshwater Pond Activity at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

This half a day activity encompasses a series of fun-filled and educational outdoor and indoor learning of the freshwater ecosystem and its inhabitants. Children will learn the difference between a freshwater pond and a brackish river. This is a program not be missed! Children will also come to understand nature conservation issues through worksheets, have exciting nature walks, come face to face with rare freshwater plants and enjoy hands-on activities on craft work.

Limited to 25 children between the ages of 6-12 years old, Registration begins now till 15th October 2005.

More details on the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website

Time: 9am - 12.30pm
Cost: A refundable deposit of $5.00 applies for each child.
Contact: Jeanne Tan at 6794 2414 or email Jeanne_P_H_Tan@nparks.gov.sg for registration and indemnity form.

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5-13 Nov: Walk via MacRitchie Trail to the HSBC Treetop

Walk among the canopies of forest trees. A minimum group size of 20 persons is required for registration. Registrations by phone at least 7 days in advance are encouraged.

Contact: Genevie Chua 65545127 / 96616325

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5 Nov (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.

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5 Nov (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.
9-11am and 3-5pm: Special Birdwatch session with volunteer guides to mark Clean and Green Week. Meet at the Information Kiosk, registrations by phone are encouraged. Shila Kumari 67941401

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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6 Nov (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: Walk starts at 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

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6 Nov (Sun): Guided walk at Pasir Ris Park

The walk will take you through the Pasir Ris Mangroves on the newly completed boardwalk. You will also be introduced to some of the native trees and herbs used in traditional chinese medicine along the way. Registrations by phone are encouraged.

Time: 8am, Meet at Carpark C, entrance from Pasir Ris Green
Contact: Sunshine Sim 63914424 / 90688311

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6 Nov (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

9-11am and 3-5pm: Special Birdwatch session with volunteer guides to mark Clean and Green Week. Meet at the Information Kiosk, registrations by phone are encouraged. Shila Kumari 67941401

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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