What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

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

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

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

2-31 Dec: Giving Tree @ North East

Singapore's Largest Volunteers' Fair featuring 50 voluntary host organisations (VHO). These VHOs will be showcasing their work and to heighten the awareness of their need for volunteers.

more on the Heartware website

Venue: At the open space beside Tampines MRT today!
Contact: email form on the Heartware website or call 6327 4414

19 Dec (Mon): Environmental Films at the Giving Tree

7.30-8.15pm: Clips of Chek Jawa, our shores and other marine life by the Toddycats. More on Siva's habitatnews blog

Chek Jawa Revisited (26 mins)
"Chek Jawa - Last Chance to See." By Eric Lim, 2001.
"Chek Jawa - A celebration of the Sea". By Lee Chuen Ling, 2002. "Chek Jawa, a celebration of marine life." By Eric Lim, 2003.

The Southern Shores exposed (10 mins)
"Life on the edge - the promise of our southern shores." By Wildfilms, 2005.

A plea for a gentle giant - in aid of Whale Sharks (10 mins)
"Goodwill Hunting." By Lee Chuen Ling/Wildaid, 2003.

8.30-9.30pm: Losing Tomorrow by the Singapore Film Society. By Patrick Rouxel, this 40-min award winning film features the beauty of Sumatra as seen through the eyes of our main character - an Orangutan.

Venue: Giving Tree@North East (Besides Tampines Mall/Tampines MRT station) Volunteer Fair Tentage, Environmental Sector, Mini Theatrette
Contact: Environmental Challenge Organisation (ECO) enquiry@eco-singapore.org

23 Dec (Fri): GVN Open House

Learn more about the Green Volunteer Network and share any projects that you might have. More on the GVN website.

Time: 6.30-9.30pm
Venue: 52A Duxton Road
Contact: Grant Pereira at grant@gvn.com.sg

24 Dec (Sat): Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin free guided walk

Experience Ubin’s wonderful nature through your different senses along our Sensory Trail. The easy walk is an excellent introduction to the rustic and natural character of the island. You will be able to touch, see or smell fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, plants used in traditional medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest. more

Time: Tours start at 9.30am and 10am, meet 10 minutes before the tour stars at the Ubin Information Kiosk (near Ubin Jetty).
Tour duration: one and a half hours.
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks. Pulau Ubin Hotline (Tel: 6542-4108) or visit the Ubin Information Kiosk between 8.30am-5pm to book a visit. A booking number would be allocated upon confirmation of places.
Contact: Pulau Ubin Hotline 6542-4108

24 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

25 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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