What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

12 Jun (Mon): Cool New Stuff about Dead Old Dinosaurs

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: 2.30-4pm
Venue: Annex Auditorium, Singapore Science Centre
Contact: specialevents@science.edu.sg

13 Jun (Tue): Trees and Me! (Workshop C)

At the Singapore Botanic Garderns Suitable for: K1 & K2
Fee: $50.00 per child (including materials, refreshments & lunch) 9am-1pm

More details on the SBG website

14 Jun (Wed): "Our Marine Heritage - Conservation and Management of Sea Turtles"

Organised by National Biodiversity Reference Centre, the speakers include Dr CH Diong (Professor, National Institute of Education, NTU), Kalthom Abdul Latiff (Deputy Director East Branch, Parks Div, NParks) and Sivasothi (Research Officer, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS).

Topics and issues to be covered include:
a. Current research activities on sea turtle research in Singapore.
b. Best practices on handling and reporting of turtle sightings, nesting, hatching and egg collection.
c. NParks involvement in turtle conservation - eg Year of the Turtle (YoT) committee, turtle hatchling release etc.
d. Public engagement - developing and disseminating a "national protocol" to handle sightings of turtles and nesting.
e. "Call to Action" - What do you want a NParks staff to do if he / she spots a sea turtle, turtle egg, dead turtle/marine mammal.

In addition, there will a mini-poster exhibit of photographs and Year of the Turtle posters.

Time: 2.30-5pm
Venue: Peirce Road Depot, Multi-purpose Hall
Contact: Jeffrey Low Jeffrey_LOW@nparks.gov.sg

14 Jun (Wed): Evolution Garden Tour

Did you know that the first plant species appeared on earth 500 million years ago? How did plants evolve and adapt over time? Come and explore the Evolution Garden and you will get to discover endangered plant species, see models of extinct plants and real fossils too! Suitable for : P1 to P6

More details on the SBG website

Time: 9.30-10.30a.m
Fee: $5.00 per child/parent

16 Jun (Fri): Trees in the Gardens

Trees serve as the backbone of Singapore as a world renown Tropical Garden City. For more than 30 years, trees have been planted all over the island serving various purposes. Come join us for a guided walk through the oldest part of the Botanic Gardens where many of the trees are about as old as the Gardens (more than 140 years) itself ! Suitable for : P1 to P6

More details on the SBG website

Time: 9.30-10.30a.m
Fee: $5.00 per child/parent

17 Jun (Sat): Marine Fishes Of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Explore the waters of Sungei Buloh Besar during high tide and the number of fishes that swim in it will amaze you. Join Mr Rajendran Thangayan, of the National Parks Board as he shares his observations on the marine life in the waters of Sungei Buloh and pick up a tip or two on how to identify and differentiate the fishes. This is a parent-child programme involving some hands-on activities. Children must be between 6 to 12 years old. Limited to 15 parent-child pairs. Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library (Amazon Room)
Contact: Lim Poh Poh Poh_Poh_LIM@nlb.gov.sg

17 Jun (Sat): Plant Walk at Hindhede Nature Park

Do you know that we have a Brazil Nut Tree in 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. The walk is conducted by the Building and Environment Green Volunteers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic's School of Engineering and the Central Nature Reserve volunteers.

For enquiries and registration, please contact the Outreach Officers of Central Nature Reserve at 65545127 three days before the event. If your group is small (less than 5), simply turn up on that day!

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: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.

17 Jun (Sat): National Orchid Garden Tour free guided walk

Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Please register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre. more

Time: 9am, 10am, 11am and 4pm. Register 15 mins beforehand at Visitor Centre
Contact: Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden applies. Adults - $5; Students - $1; Senior Citizens (Above 60 years) - $1; Children (Below 12 years) free.

17 Jun (Sat): Prawn Watch at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A hands-on introduction to traditional prawn farming. Along the way 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, register at the Visitor Centre.
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

17 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

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

18 Jun (Sun): Free Briskwalk 2006

Join the Habitat Group Briskwalkers for a vigorous walk from MacRitchie to Bukit Timah hill. The primary motivation is exercise but the bonus is that you get to start the day with Mother Nature! The air is fresh, and the morning sights and sounds are awaiting your discovery.

All are welcome, but you should be reasonably fit. The pace is fast, and we will only be stopping for the occasional gem. We hope to get you out of Bukit Timah by 9.30am, for a hearty breakfast. You will find your Sunday just beginning, and feeling more awake than ever!

For more information and how to register, check out the briskwalk website

Time: Meet 6.45am at MacRitchie Reservior Carpark

18 Jun (Sun): Birdwatching at Upper Peirce Reservoir
Only for NSS members

Lim Kim Chuah will take you on a leisurely stroll by the road and look out for parkland and forest birds.

Time: Meet 7.30am at the carpark of Upper Peirce Reservoir.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

18 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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