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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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23 Nov-31 Dec 05: From Ants to Eagles - photos of Singapore's wildlife

An exhibition of prints by 20 members of the Nature Photographic Society (Singapore) featuring local wildlife images. A photography course for beginners will be run at the epSITE during the exhibition.

More on the NPS website.

Gallery Opening Hours: 11am . 9pm (daily)
Venue: epSITE Gallery 501 Orchard Road Wheelock Place #03-18/19
Contact: epSITE 67364986; NPS membership@naturephotosociety.org.sg

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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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6 Dec (Tue): Young Naturalist Passport (YNP) Camp at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Limited to 40 children between the age of 6-12 years old, this one day camp encompasses a series of fun-filled and educational indoor and outdoor learning of the wetlands and nature conservation issues through worksheets, nature walks and hands-on activities.

Children will earn a striking cloth badge for every completed category of activity. Not only will they take back all their ‘hands on’ craftwork and activities, but they will take home a whole new world of knowledge about nature and wonderful memories of their time here and new found friendships with their campmates!

Each participant needs to purchase a young naturalist passport at 50 cents. Registration of $5 is applicable, and cheques will be returned upon completion of the camp. The fee will be donated to the SBWR education fund if the child fails to turn up for the camp upon registration and confirmation. Admission charges (50cents per child) apply.

Registration closes 25 Nov 05

Time: 9am-5pm
Contact: the Reserve website or call 67941401

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10 Dec (Sat): Birdwatching at Changi Coast
for NSS members only

Lim Kim Keang leads this session. We will proceed to the "desert" of Singapore - the vast reclaimed land of Changi. Many migrants pass through Changi during the migratory season. Expect to see different species of shorebirds, terns and also various grassland birds. A "must-see" site for all aspiring shorebird watchers. No one better to guide this birdwalk than the Chairperson of the Bird Group!

Time: 7.30am. Meet at Changi Coast Ferry Terminal carpark
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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10 Dec (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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10 Dec (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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10 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

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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11 Dec (Sun): Free guided Pedal Ubin tour

Take a journey on bicycle with the Jungle Fowls, a bunch of friendly volunteer guides from the NUS' Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and discover the nature and heritage of Pulau Ubin.

More details on the Pedal Ubin website

Time: 8.30am
Tour duration: 3.5-4 hours
Contact: pedalubin@yahoo.com

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11 Dec (Sun): Bird Watching at Semakau
for NSS members only

Wong Chung Cheong leads this outing. This is a good period for viewing migratory birds and resident attractions like the Pacific Reef Egret, Great Billed Heron, Little Tern, Malaysian Plover etc. Free parking at Carpark 2 off the West Coast Highway. Number of persons required for trip: 11 or 22 or 33. Identity card or passport mandatory for boarding. Strictly for members only - 1st come 1st served basis.

Time: 7.30am at the West Coast Pier (near Rep of Singapore Yacht Club.) Return at 1.00pm.
Cost: Non-refundable $25 fee for boat & admin. Send AP Form and cheque to NSS office by 2 Dec.
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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11 Dec (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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11 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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