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Nature activities and events happening this week 19-25 Feb 07  19
Feb (Mon): Kusu Island Reefwalk with the Blue Water VolunteersHave a Lunary New Year outing with BWV! Check out the corals and other intertidal creatures at Kusu Island. The vacancies are on a first-come-first serve basis, so don't wait and register NOW! To register, email reefwalk@bluewatervolunteers.org with the following info: full name, contact number, email, total number of participants, contact of next-of-kin, age of children (if any) More about Blue Water Volunteers and Kusu Island. Time: 5pm - 8.30pm Meeting Venue: To be confirmed Cost: $15 per person 24-25 Feb: Acres “New Year, New Hope” Roadshow Acres will have a booth to raise awareness on the illegal wildlife trade and the bear bile industry; and to raise funds for the Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre. More on the Acres website. Time: 10am-9.30pm Venue: The Atrium @ Orchard 24 Feb (Sat): Talk by Tony Wu the SilkAir Travel Series Come and listen to Tony Wu, one of the world’s leading underwater photographers and contributor to FiNS Magazine, as he shares with you about diving, travelling to exotic places and the unique challenges of photographing marine life and scenery. See some recent images of whales, sea lions and some of the best reefs in the world. Admission is free, and it’ll be very informal. All are welcome! Kicking off the first session of SilkAir’s Travel Series is the drawing of prizes of the DEAR-SilkAir Quiz. The talk is jointly sponsored by the National Library Board, SilkAir and Canon. More on Tony Wu's blog Time: 3-4:30pm Venue: Singapore Library@Orchard Contact: National Library Board on their website 24 Feb (Sat): Woods Not For Wager: Free Forest Conservation Walk by Joseph Lai The walk provides a unique opportunity for Singaporeans to experience firsthand a forest soon to be felled and to take a hard look at our own value system for the environment. If a wager were to be made for hard choices (for the economy), why chose a living forest over a golf course at the gambling table? Keynote Message: Build the IR but Spare the Green Lung. Walk is suitable for ALL: parents with kids (and babystrollers), young and old, etc. Teachers and nature volunteers are greatly encouraged to come. Registration required: The walks are FREE of charge. Please email Joseph Lai. Further reading, photos, map and more details on Joseph Lai's eart-h.com Time: 2.30-4.30pm Meeting place: Sentosa's Ferry Terminal (seafront side) Contact: Joseph Lai joelaitk@singnet.com.sg Launch of Project Green House Ubin Message from Grant Pereira" We are aiming to launch our green house on the 24th February, weather permitting. We intend to have a corner for recycled products i.e. everyday items that have been transformed into something beautiful and practical. If you have some recycled items that you want to donate to the Ubin ECO-Centre please let me know." Contact: Grant Pereira grant@gvn.com.sg  24
Feb (Sat): Fun with Nature at Upper Seletar Reservoir Park If you’re a nature lover between 5 and 9 years old, join the Nature Society (Singapore) Education Group and friends for a walk along a forest trail in this lovely park. You’re likely to see a monkey or more, hear cicadas singing, spot a graceful Forest Nymph Butterfly or even see a snake basking in the sun. To register, email Vilma at vilma.drozario@nie.edu.sg and Zaki at bpelari@yahoo.com by 15 February 2007. Wear good walking shoes, light cotton clothing, and bring water, a light snack and herbal insect repellent for a more comfortable walk. Time: 9.30am, meet at the Viewing Tower. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.  24
Feb (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 PrawnWatch 9.30am: Get a hands-on introduction to traditional prawn farming and learn about the importance of mangroves. Time: 3pm 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  24
Feb (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)  25
Feb (Sun): Dive Hantu!Join the Hantu Bloggers for a unique and educational dive experience in our local waters. Discover what is truly, uniquely Singapore! Your support helps the Hantu Bloggers monitor and document Hantu's reef on a regular basis. More of what you can see during a dive at Hantu on the Hantu Blog RSVP with the following: 1. Your name 2. IC/Passport number 3. Your email address 4. Your handphone number, and 5. Any rental equipment required incl number of weights. Contact: For reservations and enquiries, email hantublog@gmail.com  25
Feb (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: 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  25
Feb (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 25
Feb (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: 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 |
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