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Nature activities and events happening this week 27 Aug - 2 Sep 07  27-28
Aug (Mon-Tue): Traditional Wayang at Pulau UbinIn celebration of the 15th day of the Hungry Ghost Festival, the traditional Chinese Opera will be held at the Ubin Town wayang stage on the evenings of these two dates. Enjoy an authentic show put up in accordance with long tradition in what is probably the last wayang stage in Singapore, in a kampung setting in the full moon. We understand the bumboat drivers are offering free boat rides from 6.30pm to midnight in support of this special ocassion. So do come and experience this special event. This information is by kind courtesy of Grant Pereira of the Green Volunteers Network. More about the Hungry Ghost Festival wayang at Ubin on the ubin stories blog More about Pulau Ubin Time of wayang show: 7.30-10.30pm 29 Aug (Wed): Reef restoration and coral reproduction in Southeast Asia A talk by Dr James R. Guest. Coral transplantation is seen as one potential method to rapidly restore coral cover to degraded reefs, where rates of natural recruitment are low or absent. However, there are still many issues that need to be resolved. More details in this poster Time: 4.30pm Venue: Department of Biological Sciences Conference Room, the National University of Singapore  1
Sep (Sat): Pedal UbinTake a journey on bicycle with the Jungle Fowls, a bunch of friendly and passionate volunteer guides from NUS' Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, who want to share the joys of discovering nature and heritage in Pulau Ubin. Wobbly, steady or wow! - No worries if you're a novice cyclist - if you can balance yourself on a bike, you will survive! Sign up and more details on the pedal ubin website Time: 8.30am, meet at the Ubin Volunteer Hub  1
Sep (Sat): Nature Photography Workshop @ Botanic Gardens Bond with your child, bring out the shutterbugs and learn about nature photography in the Singapore Botanic Gardens during this school holiday. A collaboration with Sony, this one-day workshop will introduce you and your child to the proper handling of a digital SLR (Sony100) camera and basic techniques in digital photography. A highlight of this workshop is a nature trail around the Gardens, which allow you and your child to capture the scenic beauty of Singapore Botanic Gardens. Take this opportunity to learn about and have fun with plants at the same time. Time: 10am-5pm Fee: $180.00 per child-parent pair (materials included) Suitable for children from Pri 3 to Sec 3 levels (Note: A Sony100 camera will be on loan to each child-parent pair for the workshop) Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/education/workshopchi.asp with online registration and contact details 1
Sep (Sat): Our Garden Kitchen Tour Excite your senses with our Garden Kitchen Tour. Find out how vegetables are grown before it gets onto your plate! You will also learn about some natural remedies that our grandmothers might have planted in their own backyard. More details on the NParks website. Time: 9-10am Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Pasir Ris Green (Carpark C) Cost: $2 per person A minimum group of 20 pax is required for the walk to start. Registration required. Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ Contact: Sunshine Sim at 64653381 or sunshine_sim@nparks.gov.sg 1
Sep (Sat): Wet Fun For All! Bring out your sun block and head on down to WaterCross@Pasir Ris Park for a great variety of water fun activities! Special programs have been arranged especially for kids. These include banana boat rides, a kayak orientation course, sand castle experience, ski rides and many more! Time: 9am - 12pm Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Pasir Ris Road (Carpark E) Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/  1
Sep (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 Website: http://www.nlb.gov.sg/  1
Sep (Sat): Green VibesDon't Just Eat Your Vegetable! Learn More About Them @ Green Vibes - An Educational Tour in a Vegetable Garden. An oasis of greenery with more than 100 species of vegetables and herbs awaits you. Located right in the heartlands, Green Vibes offer visitors a chance to experience its bounty and wealth of agricultural crops up close. There is truly something for everyone in the family. More details on the NParks website Time: 9-10am Venue: Bishan Park (next to Bishan Road) Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ Contact: Register with Gin Chua at 64597744 or chua_tiong_ghim@nparks.gov.sg  1
Sep (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 and suitable for young children. 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. Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.  1
Sep(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: 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. Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/ Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401  1
Sep (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. Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/ Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361) 2
Sep (Sun): Pony Camp - A Day With The Ponies This is probably the only chance you have to get up-close and personal with a pony. The ponies are inviting any interested children and their parents to their home at Pasir Ris Park. Besides seeing where they sleep and work, the ponies may even let you feed and bath them. And if you have been on your best behaviour, they may even let you ride them. Time: 10am - 11am Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Pasir Ris Green (Carpark C) Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ Contact: More about fees and registration - Gallop Stable at dequest@starhub.net.sg  2
Sep (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve free Nature Appreciation Walk The walk takes you along South View trail, a short, slightly undulating natural path, 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. Suitable for children aged 9 and above. more Time: 3.55pm. Meet at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, gather at the ranger counter. Tour duration: About one hour. Not accessible to prams and wheelchairs. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks. Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or Tel:6554 5127  2
Sep (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. Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/ Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 |
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