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Nature activities and events happening this week 31 Jul - 6 Aug 06 31 Jul-5 Aug: Passage of Hope by Eco 4 the World at the Tampines Library The Passage of Hope Singapore 2006 is to bring together the environmental organizations of Singapore and develop a holistic approach for positive environmental action based upon school participation and community involvement. More details on the Eco4theWorld website 31 Jul (Mon) 3pm: Terrarium Workshop by Singapore Environment Council 1 Aug (Tue) 3pm: Talk by NEA on Waste Minimization 3.30pm: E4W Foundation Workshop 2 Aug (Wed) 3pm: Presentation on Climate Change & Global Warming by Climate Change Organization 3 Aug (Thu) 3pm: Talk by Restroom Association of Singapore followed by Workshop 4 Aug (Fri) 3pm: Terrarium Workshop by Singapore Environment Council 5 Aug (Sat) 3pm: Youth Envoys by National Environment Agency-Informational Talk & Spot Art Contact: Dinkim dinkim@eco4theworld.org or Patty Yunita patty@eco4theworld.com Tel: 6327 1182 Tel: 6327 1182 2 Aug (Wed): Singapore’s biodiversity helps Florida weed research Mr Tony Wright (A biologist with CSIRO Entomology) shares about the climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum which is invading Florida’s natural environment, covering tens of thousands of hectares, blanketing and killing trees, shrubs and entire natural plant communities, and increasing the intensity and spread of fires. Control by physical or chemical means is not feasible, leaving biological control as the key to long-term management of the weed. Of the insects being studied as potential biological control agents, this talk centres on just three. Time: 6.30pm Venue: Peirce Road Multi-purpose Hall Peirce Road Depot Biodiversity Centre, National Parks Board Contact: Ms Lim Wei Ling LIM_Wei_Ling@nparks.gov.sg or 64720241. 2 Aug (Wed): "Critical Issues in Environmental Law: Serving the Public and the Common Good" The Singapore Academy of Law, Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law and the Singapore Environment Institute present a public lecture to be delivered by Professor Nicholas A. Robinson. Prof Robinson is visiting Singapore as the International Advisor to the M.Sc (Environmental Management) Programme of the National University of Singapore. Scientists report that the trends in global environmental change are accelerating. Economic and social conditions will need to adjust to these changes, both to avoid negative impacts and to position human activity to take advantage of possible positive impacts. The techniques of environmental law are well developed to meet these tasks. Environmental law has provided the framework within which environmental technology and economics have been applied to abate air pollution, begin to curb transnational "haze", prevent further loss of fish stocks at sea, clean up water pollution, contain the spread of chemicals that carry hazards to human health, and conserve nature and natural resources. In the course of doing so, the practice of environmental law has become a core component of real estate transactions, bank financing and corporate, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) world-wide. Techniques, such as environmental impact assessment, are being refined to serve as planning tools to cope with the effects of climate change. Educating and engaging the support of the public is essential to ensuring that human societies can adapt to new environmental conditions that are emerging on the Earth. Time: 3-5pm Venue: Supreme Court Auditorium Fees: SAL Members, MEWR, NEA, PUB Employees $63.00; Non-Members $84.00 Contact: Register by 26 Jul download application form (PDF) 2 Aug (Wed): Planting with Recycled Pots Workshop Recycle your water bottles into pots! Come hear how Angie Ng of the Plant Group recycles plastic bottles to make pots ready for planting. Join us for this fun workshop and plant a few native plants in recycled pots. 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.  5
Aug (Sat): Lower Peirce Boardwalk free Nature Appreciation Walk The 900m boardwalks take you through the forest then along the edge of the Reservoir. So you will encounter a wide range of wildlife from forest to aquatic creatures. And enjoy wonderful panaromas of waters surrounding by luxuriant forest. Shaded by the forest, the walk is pleasantly cool. more Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road. Tour duration: about one and a half hours. Suitable for young children To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.  5
Aug (Sat): Free Evolution Garden Tour, Singapore Botanic GardensJourney 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)  5
Aug (Sat): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walkYou'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 6 Aug (Sun): Changi Boardwalk walk Come join the Green Volunteers Network for a leisurely walk along the road leading to Changi beach club and along the beach front boardwalk. You’ll see some lovely trees including a beautiful “Sindora Wallichi” and its unusual seed and pod, you’ll also see a huge Johor fig and other interesting trees and shrubs. Pre-registration required. Time: meet 4.00 pm SHARP at the coffeeshop nearest to Changi Village Hotel (formerly Meridien Hotel). The following buses end at Changi Villager interchange 2, 29, 59 and 109. Contact: email Grant Pereira at grant@gvn.com.sg giving your name and mobile number. First come first served.  6
Aug (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  6
Aug (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve free Nature Appreciation Walk The walk takes you along the short South View trail for a quick introduction to the rainforest. You will learn more about the amazing plant life in a rainforest and how everything fits remarkably together. more Time: Walk starts at 4pm. Meet 5 minutes before the walk starts at the Visitor Centre. Tour duration: about one hour. Not accessible to prams and wheelchairs. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks. Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or Tel:6554 5127  6
Aug (Sun): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walkYou'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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