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27 Oct 05 - 17 Jan 06: ‘La Terre Vue du Ciel’- Earth from above

The French Embassy and the Singapore Environment Council present the world-renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s exhibition ‘La Terre Vue du Ciel’ or ‘Earth from Above’. Held on Orchard Road stretching across Liat Towers, Far East Shopping Centre, Hilton Hotel and Forum Galleria, this is the first of its kind in South East Asia. The exhibition is an aerial portrait of our planet captured in 120 breathtaking photos.

More about the exhibition and what it means for Singapore and Singaporeans in Photos tell the story of a fragile planet by Radha Basu The Straits Times 4 Nov 05 and an exhibition visitor's letter to the press.

See also the Fuji website

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29 Nov - 4 Dec: Singapore Green Plan Exhibition at Jurong Regional Library

38 Singaporeans share their views on why we should care about our environment and what they are doing about it (See more about some of them on Siva's habitatnews). Find out how Singapore is tackling environmental challenges ahead in the latest review of the Singapore Green Plan (SGP) 2012. Check out what you can do for a better lifestyle and a better environment.

Contact: mewr_sgp@mewr.gov.sg

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30 Nov (Wed): Introduction to Bird Ecology

This talk is part of the "Why Do Birds Do What They Do?" series organized by the newly formed Bird Ecology Study Group. The speaker R. Subaraj has been with the Society since the 80's. He founded the Vertebrate Study Group (VSG) in the early 90's and became its first Chairperson. He is now actively involved with the BESGroup. A keen bird watcher since the early 80's, he has accumulated a wealth of information on bird ecology. His talk will feature basic and historical aspects of bird ecology - the inter-dependency of birds and environment, plus future plans of the new subgroup such as studying breeding behaviour - from nest to eggs to fledglings.

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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1-31 Dec 05: Precipitous - Remembering Dec 26

A photo exhibition capturing the life and heartbeat that was before the 26 Dec 04 tsunami. Debby Ng, freelance photographer and established environmental and animal protection activist, took these images before the tsunami. At that time, she didn't know if the people in her pictures were still alive. She believes that until we recognize what existed in these places of tragedy, we will not realize what was truly lost.

Debby is also author of the Hantu Blog. More about Debby

Time: 11am-9pm
Venue: epSITE - The Epson Imaging Gallery, 501 Orchard Road #03-18/19, Wheelock Place
Contact: Debby Ng at torva.anser@gmail.com

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2 Dec (Fri): New Guinea Flora - Centre of Plant Diversity in South East Asia

New Guinea, the largest tropical island, supports one of the most diverse floras in the tropics. Although formally recognized as part of Malesia, the Island of New Guinea has very high rates of endemism (80%). The talk will cover a hypothetical transect from the crocodile infested mangroves to the permanent glaziers on the summit of Mount Jaya. It will give the listener an insight into the fascinating plants of this Island. The author Gavin Souter appropriately called New Guinea "The Last Unknown". This talk will be illustrated with colorful slides of the plants of New Guinea and its unique vegetation. The speaker is Professor Robert Johns, New Guinea Research Programme Botanical Research Institute of Texas.

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

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3 Dec (Sat): Nature Society (Singapore)'s Festive Jumbo Sale

Get ready for the festive season by stocking up on goodies and gifts! Our JUMBO sale offers festive goodies like home made cookies, gifts, nature books, T-shirts etc. Also grab your copy of the lovely NSS 2006 calendar (at right) at this one-day-only event. Taste Nasi Ulam and drink fig tea on the house.

Time: 11am - 2pm
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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3 Dec (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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3 Dec (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

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4 Dec (Sun): 12th Anniversary Walk at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The Raffles Museum Toddycats will guide you through a series of stations where they will regale you with stories of animals, plants and the ecology of mangroves. Quizzes for children. Always be prepared for rain!

Register by email N. Sivasothi at buloh@sivasothi.com

Time: 10am, meet at the Reserve Visitor Centre. Take the 9.30am TIBS Bus No. 925 from Kranji MRT right to the park.
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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4 Dec (Sun): Green Series – Waterway Monster

As more reservoirs are made available for water activities, we must practise good social habits to ensure that our water source is kept clean. Actions: Stop the Waterway Monster! Adopt a WaterWay today! Teo Yi Linn of WaterWays Watch Society gives this talk.

Time: 12noon-1ppm
Venue: Auditorium @ Learning Centre (next to Zoo Entrance)
Cost: The talk is free but Zoo admission applies
Contact: Sha at 63608534 or Maggie at 63608535

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4 Dec (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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4 Dec (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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