What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

6 Jun (Wed): Screening of 'Fireflies : River of Light'

Come be inspired by the glow of the fireflies! The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) cordially invites you, on behalf of the Singapore Environment Council and Singapore Film Society, to a special screening of 'Fireflies: River of Light', by Hiroshi Sugawara. A true story by Hajime, an elementary school teacher who brought his class on an excursion to the Yamaguchi River and made a remark “wouldn’t it be beautiful to see fireflies dancing here”. His class took up the challenge against all odds. The film is in essence about the beauty of things created when people band together with a common purpose of improving their surroundings, and hence their community.

Time: 9.30am-12 noon
Venue: Theatrette, #04-00, Environment Building.
Cost: $2.50 per person, will be issued on the day, and can be booked by 31 May (Wed).
Contact: Mr Patrick Chu Patrick_Chu@mewr.gov.sg or Tel : 6731-9506

7 Jun (Wed): Young Fern Detective (Workshop A)

At the Singapore Botanic Garderns Suitable for: P1 to P3
Fee: $75.00 per child (including materials, refreshments & lunch) 9am-5pm.

More details on the SBG website

7 Jun (Wed): Bird Chat: Argus Pheasants--A Bad Start to Birdwatching

Dr Geoffrey Davison shares his many exciting and interesting experiences on the Argus Pheasant and Peacock-Pheasant, their behaviour and what they get up to. Geoffrey spent a considerable amount of time studying these birds for his doctorate and is the best person to give us this talk.

All are welcome.

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: NSS office, 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.

8 Jun (Thu): Young Naturalist Passport (YNP) Camp at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Limited to 40 children between the age of 6-10 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 stamp for every completed activity, and a full collection of stamps will earn them a series of cloth badges.

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

More details on the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website

Time: 8.45am - 5pm
Age group: 6-10 years old.
Closing date for registration: 20 May or when we reach full capacity.
Contact: Jeanne sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

9 Jun (Fri): Young Aqua Botanist (Workshop B)

At the Singapore Botanic Garderns Suitable for: P4 to P6
Fee: $75.00 per child (including materials, refreshments & lunch). 9am-5pm.

More details on the SBG website

10 Jun (Sat): Mangrove Clean up with the Green Volunteers Network fully booked other dates available: 15 Jul, 12 Aug (details below

The Green Volunteers Network has adopted the mangroves at Pasir Ris Park (Sungei Tampines). A recent study has shown that one hectare of mangroves can absorb up to 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide in a year about the same amount emitted by a medium sized car during a year. So do your bit to conserve our mangroves. 40 volunteers needed.

This is hard but satisfying work. If you’re afraid to get muddy, your feet wet and hands dirty this is NOT an activity for you. If you’re a Teacher and want to bring students along we would need to know how many and their ages. When you book please leave your mobile number.

More about the Green Volunteers Network

Time: Meet 0945 sharp at Pasir Ris MRT station control or 10.00 am sharp at Pasir Ris carpark “C”.
Contact: Grace at graceang@pacific.net.sg with your mobile number.

10 Jun (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

10 Jun (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

3pm: 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

11 Jun (Sun): Dive Hantu!

Join the Hantu Bloggers for a unique and educational dive experience in our local waters. Discover what is truly, uniquely Singapore!

Your support helps the Hantu Bloggers monitor and document Hantu's reef on a regular basis.

More of what you can see during a dive at Hantu on the Hantu Blog

RSVP 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.

Contact: For reservations and enquiries, email hantublog@gmail.com

11 Jun (Sun): Sensory Trail walk with Grant

Grant Pereira be giving a walk at Pulau Ubin’s sensory trail. If you want to come and enjoy a leisurely walk, please email Grant grant@gvn.com.sg with your mobile number.

Time: 3pm

11 Jun (Sun): Jurassic Park – Fact and Fiction

Part of the "DINOSAURS! A T. rex named SUE and Friends!" event, talk by John R. “Jack” Horner (Regents Professor of Palaeontology and Curator of Palaeontology, Museum of the Rockies).

More details on the Dinosaurs website

Time: 4-6pm
Venue: Unversity Cultural Hall, NUS
Contact: specialevents@science.edu.sg

11 Jun (Sun): Pedal Ubin: Guided cycling trip of Pulau Ubin

This 3.5-4 hour ride is suitable especially for those who are clueless about Ubin. Don't worry if you're a novice cyclist. As long as you can balance yourself on a bike, you can certainly join us! More details on the Pedal Ubin website.

Time: 8am meet at Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
Cost: $10.50 (inclusive GST) per participant per ride. It goes towards paying for the bumboat ride to Pulau Ubin and whole day bicycle rental. It also includes a token sum to indicate your commitment to the ride. If you are bringing your own bicycles, the charge is $7.35 (inclusive GST) per participant per ride.
Contact: To register, email pedalubin@yahoo.com. Pre-registration is essential. You will receive a confirmation email. Places limited. For more details about registration.

11 Jun (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: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.

11 Jun (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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