WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?!
Nature activities and events happening this week

11-17 Sep 06

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9 Sep (Sat)-19 Sep (Tue): UNEP "Focus on Your World" Environment Photographic Exhibition

Eco 4 the World Foundation brings theUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) "Focus on Your World" Photographic Exhibition to Singapore which was created to increase global public awareness of environmental issues through the power of visual images. This exhibition is a part of the 'Passage of Hope' programme.

9 Sep (Sun) and 16 Sep (Sun): The Toddycats, volunteers from the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, will be at the event to showcase Singapore's biodiversity and share with you what you can do for our wild places.

Time: 10am to 9pm
Venue: National Library, Victoria Street, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library (Level 1) The Plaza
Contact: Dinkim dinkim@eco4theworld.org or Patty Yunita patty@eco4theworld.com Tel: 6327 1182 Tel: 6327 1182

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13 Sep (Wed): Earthlink NTU - MEWR dialogue session

Earthlink NTU invites all student leaders and friends to attend this dialogue session. Ms Tan Li Yen, assistant director of the Climate Change unit in MEWR is the guest speaker. Free admission and refreshment will be provided.

Time: 2-4pm
Venue: LT 6
Contact: Boon Wah earthlink0506@yahoo.com

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13 Sep (Wed): World Bank - Up Close

Founded in 1945 for the reconstruction of post-war Europe, the World Bank has evolved into one of the world's largest sources of development assistance with its mission to reduce global poverty. The World Bank, sometimes referred to as the "Knowledge Bank" conducts and publishes research on a broad range of social and economic development issues including development policy, finance, health, education, trade, aid effectiveness, and poverty. Mr. Jose de Buerba will give an overview of the World Bank publishing program, providing information and insight into key annual publications and other popular series.

The presentation will include a demonstration of the World Bank Online Resources and will be followed by a question and answer session. The session will be of interest to researchers, librarians, and students as well as to anyone interested in learning more about the World Bank publishing program.

Admission is free but registration is required. To register, please email to nlprogrammes@nlb.gov.sg and indicate "Up Close World Bank" in the title.

Time:10-11.30am
Venue: National Library, Victoria Street, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library (Level 1) Visitors' Briefing Room
Contact: National Library Board website

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16 Sep (Sat): International Coastal Cleanup Singapore - Beach Cleanup

NOT just about picking up litter, but all about learning about marine debris, its impact on wildlife and our own lives and what we can do about it. More on the ICCS website.

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16 Sep (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.

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16 Sep (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

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17 Sep (Sun): Birdwatching at Springleaf
for NSS members only

Join Dr Ho Hua Chew who leads on this almost forgotten part of Singapore which still harbours some of its old rural charm. The many tall trees and thick woods are home to parakeets, woodpeckers, bee-eaters, trillers and many other countryside birds.

Time: 7.30am Meet at the junction of Sembawang and Nee Soon Road.
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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17 Sep (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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