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Nature activities and events happening this week 16-21 Jul 07  19
Jul (Thu): Chek Jawa intertidal walkLet the Ubin NParks volunteers introduce you to the intertidal marine life of this unique shore on Pulau Ubin. Pre-registration required. More details about the walks on the Ubin NParks website More about Chek Jawa. Time: 8.30am Venue: In front of the Volunteer Hub at Pulau Ubin Contact: Ubin NParks at 6542-4108 20 Jul (Fri): Pitcher Plants of Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia Mr Ch'ien C. Lee from the Forest Research Centre, Sarawak Forestry gives this talk on "Nepenthes of Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia". Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia has no less than 10 native species, four of which are endemic, including natural hybirds. All are welcome. Time: 4-5pm Venue: Gardens Briefing Room, Visitor Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens Contact: Janice_YAU@nparks.gov.sg 20
Jul (Fri): Chek Jawa intertidal walkLet the Ubin NParks volunteers introduce you to the intertidal marine life of this unique shore on Pulau Ubin. Pre-registration required. More details about the walks on the Ubin NParks website More about Chek Jawa. Time: 8.30am Venue: In front of the Volunteer Hub at Pulau Ubin Contact: Ubin NParks at 6542-4108  21
Jul (Sat): National Library Garden Walk The Garden Walks tour introduces the surprisingly large number of plant species within the National Library gardens. Volunteer guides share the economic and therapeutic values of plants. Tours in English (Mandarin upon request). No registration is required. Please take your place in person at the National Library Main Lobby Information Counter at Level 1, half an hour before the tour begins. However, places are allocated on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 20 persons per tour. Here's more about the walk on the discovery blog. Time: 4-5.30 pm Venue: Lee Kong Chian Reference Library 21 Jul (Sat): Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Reflections at Bukit Chandu have invite you on a 3-hour walk with Raffles Museum Toddycats. They have plenty of stories to share with you: At the Raffles Museum Public Gallery: "Singapore Stories" - seven tales of surprises and tragic accidents with wildlife in Singapore with the Raffles Museum Gallery Guides including the Siglap Turtle (1883), Pasir Panjang Tiger Shark (1967), East Coast Black Marlin (1986), Bukit Timah's last Leaf Monkey (1987), Mandai Road Leopard Cat roadkill (2001), East Coast Sea Cow (2001), The 4.4 metre King Cobra (2002) At Kent Ridge, the view of southern islands, the park and canopy walk with the Pasir Panjang Heritage Guides, learn how Kent Ridge got its name, about native plants and their practical uses as well as a visit to the other canopy walk in Singapore. The canopy boardwalk has surprised us in the past with flying dragons, crested green lizards and squirrels, while sea eagles soar above us. The view reveals the south-western islands and the changing Pasir Panjang shoreline, brought alive with the stories of former residents. At Reflections at Bukit Chandu - everything we tell you about the Battle of Pasir Panjang earlier will come together in this sombre but tranquil recollection of the valiant defense of the path to Singapore City by members of the Malay Regiment. Participation is free but spaces are limited and you must register. Full details on the habitatnews blog  21
Jul (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 9.30am: 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. 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 21 Jul (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. 22 Jul (Sun): Trek to Chek Jawa with Nature Trekker (Singapore) Enjoy an interesting morning trek to Chek Jawa & visit the new boardwalk. Participants will get to see variety of flora & fauna along dirt track within the vegetation leading up to the eastern region of Ubin. Restricted to 20 people on first come first served basis. To register, email naturetrekker@pacific.net.sg with full name, home tel, email address & mobile no. Time: 8.30 am SHARP. meet at Ubin Jetty. Cost: free of charge Contact: For more details, pls visit www.naturetrekker.org or call 9655 6555. 22 Jul (Sun): MacRitchie to Pierce Reservoir Ramble with the Nature Ramblers led by Sutari Supari for NSS members only Enjoy fresh, cool morning air and birdsong as we ramble through beautiful nature trails as we make our way to Upper Pierce. The ramble ends at Casuarina Road for lunch. Booking is not required. This 11km/5hr ramble is geared for robust walkers, suitable for adults and children above 12 yrs. Time: Meet at 7.30am, MacRitchie Reservoir Car Park B. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.  22
Jul (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: 9.30am 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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