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23 Mar (Thu): World Meteorological Day Exhibition

The National Environment Agency holds this exhibition to cover various aspects of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and floods and an overview of NEA (MSD)'s roles and services to assist the public, businesses and public sector agencies in these areas. There will also be one or more interactive exhibits, showcase of a school project from the National Weather Study Project and an exhibit on real-time weather satellite receiving system.

Time: 10am-9pm
Venue: Lee Kong Chian Reference Library - Level 9 - Promenade
Contact: National Library on their website

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23 Mar (Thu): World Meteorological Day Seminar

This free seminar will feature talks by experts from tertiary institution, industry and MSD on the detection and protective technologies for natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, recent case studies and lessons learnt for general public and businesses who travel or invest to regions that could be vulnerable to such disasters.

Admission is free. Register at the NEA Website http://www.nea.gov.sg/wmd

Time: 3.30-6pm
Venue: Lee Kong Chian Reference Library - Level 5 - Imagination
Contact: National Library on their website

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24 Mar (Fri): The Southeast Asian–West Pacific Centre of Coral Reef Biodiversity

The centre of maximum marine biodiversity in the Indo-Malayan region, also known as the East Indies Triangle, has recently been referred to as the Coral Triangle because of its dependence on the presence of species-rich coral reefs. Plans for large-scale nature Areas (MPAs), for which it is important to know the exact boundaries of this diversity centre. A biogeographical study of the mushroom coral family Fungiidae serves as a model, in which species presence-absence data from various areas are plotted in order to indicate the distribution patterns.

Speaker: Dr Bert Hoeksema (Dept of Zoology, National Museum of Natural History Naturalis, Leiden, The Netherlands)

Jointly hosted by National Parks Board and NUS (Tropical Marine Science Institute and Dept of Biological Sciences)

Venue: Peirce Road Multi-Purpose Hall, Peirce Road Depot
Biodiversity Centre, National Parks Board
Time: 6pm
Contact: Lim Wei Ling at 64720241 or Dr. Tan Koh Siang at 98223846

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25 Mar (Sat) and 26 Mar (Sun): Hantu Bloggers second anniversary dive

The Hantu Bloggers have encountered amazing marine life on our wild Hantu reefs! From a sea turtle to colourful nudibranchs. For their second anniversary, they are planning four dives including a night dive! (Thus you'll require at least Advanced Open Water Certification (or its equivalent).

RSVP by 17 Mar with with the following:
1. Your name
2. IC/Passport number
3. Your email address
4. Your handphone number, and
5. Any rental equipment required incl number of weights.

Hantu Blog Dive Itinerary
Cost: S$95.00 (excl gear rental)
Venue: Keppel Marina, Bt. Chermin Rd Time
(Departure): 0900 hrs
[Dive 1] 1st Surface Interval + Lunch
[Dive 2] 2nd Surface Interval
[Dive 3] 3rd Surface Interval + Dinner
[Night Dive] Departure ETA: 2100 hrs

More about the Hantu Bloggers on their blog

Contact: hantublog@gmail.com

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25 Mar (Sat): Talk on Ferns at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Dr Wee Yeow Chin gives this talk based on his latest book: "Ferns of the Tropics". He is a botanist by training and started his career as an agronomist in Malaysia. In 1977 he took up a teaching position at NUS. He became Associate Professor of Botany and retired in 1997. He is a prolific writer and has more than 200 books and papers to his credit. This included the Singapore Science Centre publication of "A Guide to the Ferns of Singapore" in 1983. Dr Wee will talk about the way ferns are structured and propagated and he would show the various species of ferns found in Sungei Buloh as well as several other common ferns found in Singapore.

Free shuttle: 2.30pm from Kranji MRT station and 5.30pm from SBWR. Pls register by calling 67941401

More details on the SBWR website

Time: 3pm
Venue: SBWR Theatrette
Note: Admission fees to SBWR apply. $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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25 Mar (Sat): Pasir Ris Park Nature Walk
Open only to NSS members

With Goh Si Guim. As earth day brings to mind the beauty, diversity and fragility of planet earth, come and get to know the diverse combination of flora and fauna in this lovely park. Pasir Ris Park is a coastal park that has more to offer than its ubiquitous manicured lawn. It has a mature intertidal mangrove made accessible through a boardwalk that allows for closer nature exploration. We shall end the walk along its coconut tree-lined coast. Nature beckons! Suitable for all.

Time: Meet at 8.30am at Pasir Risk Park Carpark C
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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25 Mar (Sat): Free Evolution Garden Tour, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Bizarre plants, bubbling pools of hot lava and lots of other things you wouldn't expect to see in a botanic garden!

Time: 9am, register at Visitor Centre Time. Register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)

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25 Mar (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: Marine Fish Tour, a 30-minute tour introducing the fascinating fishes of Buloh.

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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25 Mar (Sat): Birdwatching at Pulau Semakau
Open only to NSS members

With Wing Chong. Earth Day is a time to appreciate the animal kingdom includ- ing its winged wonders. Join us in our regular visit to Semakau for its pretty migratory birds and resident attractions such as Great-billed Heron, Pacific Reef Egret, Malaysian Plover, etc. Possible sighting of rare migrants such as Chinese Egret and Ashy Drongo. Return to mainland by 2pm. Free parking at Carpark 2 off West Coast Highway.

Non-refundable $20 fee for boat and admin. Send cheque to NSS office by 17 March with AP Form. Number of persons for trip: 11 or 22 or 33. NRIC or Passport mandatory for boarding. Strictly for members only - first come first served basis. Children under 12 are not allowed (NEA regulations).

Time: 7.30am at West Coast Pier (near Rep. of S'pore Yacht Club.)
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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26 Mar (Sun): Discovering Botanical Gems at Alexandra Hospital
Open only to NSS members

With Shawn Lum and Plant Group. This is a follow up to our walk at Fort Canning. Visit the beautiful grounds of Alexandra Hospital. Anyone who believes that man-made gardens do not make for interesting walks might have forgotten that nature is everywhere. And nature is particularly rich at the Alexandra Hospital compound - come join us this earth day to discover its gems of the earth!

Time: Meet at 9.30am at carpark in front of the hospital cafeteria.
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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26 Mar (Sun): Birdwatching at Bukit Batok Ave West
Open only to NSS members

Wing Chong shows you his ex-kampung home patch. Park and grassland birds have found their roosts in this mixed habitat. Be ready for hot open areas, bring lots of water, caps or umbrellas.

Time: Meet at 7.30am at carpark entrance in front of Bukit Batok Home for the Aged and Block 426 (Off Bt Batok West Ave 2).
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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26 Mar (Sun): Free "Painting with Pui San" at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Pui San welcomes artists of all ages or anyone who wants to learn. His objective is to encourage creativity while enjoying nature at the same time. Bring along your favourite drawing or painting supplies. More about Pui San.

Time: Meet 8.30am at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ticketing counter (Visitor Centre). Session usually lasts until about 11am.
Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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26 Mar (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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