What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

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

22-28 Jan 07

22-23 Jan (Mon-Tue): ACRES Roadshow for the Wildlife Rescue Centre

Acres will be holding a roadshow at the National University of Singapore Science forum to raise funds for Singapore's first wildlife rescue centre, the Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre (AWRC).

Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: NUS Science forum

23 Jan (Tue): Talk on the Singapore Hornbill Project

By Marc Cremades, Avian Department Jurong Bird Park, hosted by: Pulau Ubin Branch, National Parks Board. NParks is collaborating with French researcher Marc Cremades, and avid naturalist Prof Ng Soon Chye, on a study of the Oriental Pied Hornbill. The study looks at the nesting habits and behaviours of this locally endangered bird, in order to better understand the factors affecting the success and failure of nesting. This talk will cover some of their findings, a short film on the project, observation Infanticide-Cannibalism and presentations by NTU students on the current project.

Time:11am - 1pm
Venue: Function Hall @ Botany Centre Singapore Botanic Gardens

27 Jan (Sat): "Our Priceless Southern Shores"

Uniquely Singapore, our city reefs are just minutes from the central business district but teem with clownfishes (Nemos), seahorses, octopuses and of course lots of brilliant living corals. Some of the islands are still cloaked in forests that harbour rare plants and cling to magnificent natural cliffs and rock features. The Southern Islands are also rich in history, with a role in Singapore's founding, mysterious temples and shrines and intriguing sea legends. These islands are a peaceful haven for those who still want to see the stars, breathe the sea air and enjoy serenity away from the urban rush.

Ria Tan shares 600 photos and lots of stories of our Southern Islands. Come find out more about these magical islands, that belong to all of us and our children. And what you can do for them. For a sneak preview, see City Reefs

Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library

27 Jan (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: 9.30 am and 3.30pm for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre. (10am and 4pm slots no longer available). 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

27 Jan (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)

28 Jan (Sun): Fun with Nature at Kranji Nature Trail

If you’re between the ages of 5 and 9 years old and love the outdoors, join the Nature Society (Singapore) Education Group and friends today on a nature ramble through grassland and mangrove. If you’re lucky, butterflies, grasshoppers, kingfishers, mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, cicadas and dragonflies will be out to greet you.

To register, email Vilma at vilma.drozario@nie.edu.sg and Zaki at bpelari@yahoo.com by 15 January 2007. Wear good walking shoes, light cotton clothing, and bring water, a light snack and herbal insect repellent for a more comfortable walk.

Time: 3.30pm, meet at the Kranji Reservoir car park.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

28 Jan (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 in the Art in the Wetlands blog.

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

28 Jan (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: 9.30 am and 3.30pm 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

29 Jan (Mon): Conservation of Mangroves through Education, Research and Restoration: A Case Study from Mumbai, India

Nature Society (Singapore) invites all members of the Society and of the nature community to a talk by Dr. Maya Majahan, Associate Manager with the SP Godrej Marine Ecology Centre, Mangrove Section.

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.