What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

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

29 Jan - 4 Feb 07

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.

31 Jan (Wed): Conservation Chat with Committee members
for NSS members only

This session’s agenda: JTC Seletar Airhub Project and planned developments at Marina East and South. Held about every three months, conservation chats serve as an informal gathering for members concerned about nature conservation in Singapore. Topics or issues for discussion depend on what crops up in the months before the session. Your proposal on any topic or issue is welcome. The objectives are to obtain feedback and suggestions. Come for camaraderie and to share your opinions on any conservation issues! .

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.

2 Feb (Fri): Free Screening of "An Inconvenient Truth" at NUS

Good news for the staff, students and friends of NUS! NUSSU SAVE (Students Against the Violation of the Earth) is having a free screening of Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" at a convenient place and time for the convenience of our busy schedules. Synopsis of movie and more details on the leafmonkey blog

Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 16, School of Business Date

3 Feb (Sat): Birdwatching at Semakau
for NSS members only

Wong Chung Chong leads this walk. This is a good time to visit Semakau for migratory birds and migrant surprises. Resident attractions are: Great-billed Heron. Pacific Reef Egret, Malaysian Plover, etc. Sightings are possible of rare migrants such as the Chinese Egret, Oriental Pratincole, etc.

Note: Identity card or passport is mandatory for boarding. Trip is strictly for members only, on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 12 are not allowed (NEA regulation). Your reservation will be confirmed after the closing date.

More about Pulau Semakau.

Time: 7.30am, meet at the West Coast Ferry Terminal (near Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. Free parking at Carpark 2 off the West Coast Highway. We get back to mainland by 2.00pm. Cost: Non-refundable $25 fee for boat and administration charge. Send your cheque to the NSS office by 27 January with AP Form. Number of persons for trip: 11 or 22 or 33. Call Chung Cheong at 97348339 to book.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

~~3 Feb (Sat)~~ 9 Feb (Fri): Nature Society (Singapore) President's Chat at Geh Min's

This is a ‘thank you’ social gathering for volunteers as well as an opportunity to welcome new members. Admission is free. Bring your ideas, concerns and opinions. Food and beverages are also welcome — but please do let us know in advance! Register via email at contact@nss.org.sg before 31 January.

Time: 7pm at 58 Cornwall Gardens. If you need a ride in, please indicate so in your email. Meet at Holland Shopping Centre for rides in.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

3 Feb (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: 9.25am or 10.25am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road, which is a 2 minutes walk from Casuarina 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.

3 Feb (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)

3 Feb (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: 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

4 Feb (Sun): First Acres Get-Together, 2007

Get the latest updates on the Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre, find out about recent undercover investigations into the trade in endangered species and to learn about efforts to help animals in captivity. Most importantly, find out how you can play an important part. Acres will be sharing plans for the year and highlighting volunteer opportunities. More than ever, Acres needs your help as the scope of work increases.

Come and meet like-minded people who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of animals. Encourage friends and family to come too!

Please RSVP to Louis Ng louis@acres.org.sg

Time: 2.30pm - 5pm
Venue: Rendezvous Hotel Merevale I, Gourmet Gallery, Level 3 9 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189559 Location map
Contact: Louis Ng louis@acres.org.sg

4 Feb (Sun): Birdwatching at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
for NSS members only

Experienced birder Lim Kim Seng lead this walk. This is the time of the year when various species of waders arrive in large numbers at Singapore’s shores. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to recognise these hard-to-identify birds! We will also be looking out or other migrants like flycatchers and cuckoos, as well as resident birds like Copper-throated Sunbirds, Pied Fantails and herons. More about Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

Time: 7.30am, meet at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve’s ticketing booth.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

4 Feb (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

4 Feb (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