What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

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

24-30 Sep 07

25-26 Sep (Tue-Wed): International Workshop on Tropical Island Biodiversity: "Across Land And Sea"

The workshop will focus on the biodiversity of tropical islands and includes both terrestrial and marine environments. There will be two days of talks with four keynote speakers, 24 oral presentations, 14 poster presentations, and two roundtable discussions. The oral presentations are divided into three themes: Diversity of Marine Organisms, Diversification and Extinction of Island Animals, and Diversity and Biogeography of Island Plants.

More details on the habitatnews blog.

26 Sep (Wed): Interdisciplinary Forum on Global Warming and Climate Change at the National University of Singapore

Part of the NUSSU Green Carnival, the event will be chaired by Associate Professor Victor R. Savage Department of Geography with a special guest Ambassador Designate Vibeke Rovsing Lauritzen Embassy of Denmark.

Topics include the following:

Climate Change - Living in the Anthropocene
Associate Professor Jeffrey Philip, Obbard Deputy Head (Research),
Division of Environmental Science and Engineering & Associate Director, NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute

The Unspoken Root Cause of Global Warming
Dr Scott Valentine Researcher
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy & Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law

Happy Planet Index and Sociology – (Un)Happy Planet Singapore: Culture, Lifestyle and Footprints
Assistant Professor Daniel PS Goh
Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Changing the Moral Landscape - Alternative Perspectives on Current Environmental Problems
Associate Professor Cecilia Lim Teck Neo
Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 13, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS
Website: http://www.greencarnival.com/info/talks.html

28 Sep (Fri): Acoustic Galleries of Large Tropical Crickets

A seminar by Dr Larry Field, University of Canterbury, New Zealand on jungle crickets and the songs they create using tunnels that they dig in the ground. More on the habitatnews blog

Time: 4pm
Venue: LT 20, the National University of Singapore

29 Sep (Sat): Celebrate Nature in Seletar

Come and enjoy nature with us in Seletar on Saturday 29th September. We've lined up a number of events for you. All events are taking place in Seletar Airbase.

To get an exact location, kindly RSVP to the event(s) you want to attend and we will forward an invitation to you.

Afternoon Events
2-6pm Bird Trail – Walk with the experts: How many of our 80 species can you spot? Limited spaces, book at nature@postcardsfromseletar.com

Bead Making Workshop – for children and adults. http://www.isadoraworkshop.com/

Pottery Gallery – Throw a pot, see a demo, enjoy exhibits by renowned potter, Steven Low

Keng Seng's Garden, 9 Lancaster Gate – Take a tour around the garden and meet some extraordinary plants!

Evening event

7-11pm Makan under the Stars

Get your hands on Postcards from Seletar Volume 1. Nature Enjoy food, drink and laughter with residents and friends Meet other nature lovers Listen to poetry recital by award-winning poet, Daren Shiau Music by resident musicians Farewell fanfare from fruit bats, spotted wood owls, and friends RSVP by Sept 15th garden@postcardsfromseletar.com

Originally posted in: nature-singapore list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nature-singapore/message/3417
Contact: Sue (Susan Amy) sue@postcardsfromseletar.com

29 Sep (Sat): Secret Shores of Singapore

Ria Tan shares amazing encounters on the little-known shores of Singapore. From Changi to Cyrene Reef, encounters include 'Nemos' and other surprises. While some shores are remote and inaccessible, many are simply ignored. Find out more about our fragile wild shores and what you can do for them. All are welcome.

Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Theatrette
Cost: The talk is free but admission charges to the Reserve apply. $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

29 Sep (Sat): Sharing Nature--a workshop for shore guides

Have you faced frustrations in sharing your excitement about our wild places? How can you better infect ordinary people with a love for nature? Join the volunteer guides of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Naked Hermit Crabs in this workshop as we explore common situations faced by nature guides. It will be based on real problems and explore real solutions. And provide a great opportunity for nature guides to learn from one another.

All guides from all groups are welcomed.

The workshop is free but pre-registration is COMPULSORY. To attend, email Ria hello@wildsingapore.com by 24 Sep (Mon).

Time: 4-5.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Theatrette
Cost: The workshop is free but admission charges to the Reserve apply. $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: Ria hello@wildsingapore.com

29 Sep (Sat): Pulau Semakau Intertidal walk

Let the volunteer guides of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research introduce you to the amazing seagrass meadows, coral reefs and other natural marinelife on Pulau Semakau. There are limited spaces. Please register name and total number of participants with Luan Keng dbswlk@nus.edu.sg

More about the intertidal walk on the RMBR website
More about Pulau Semakau

Time: 3-7pm
Cost per adult: $53.50. Cost per child (age 12-18): $40.60. Children between 7 and 11 are allowed only when accompanied by their parents. Fees apply. All costs are inclusive of 7% GST.
Contact: Luan Keng dbswlk@nus.edu.sg

29 Sep (Sat): Kusu Island Reefwalk with the Blue Water Volunteers
Fully booked

If you are still interested, you can still email BWV your details and they'll put you on the waiting list.

More about Blue Water Volunteers and Kusu Island.

Time: 4.30-8.30pm
Meeting Venue: Marina South Pier
Cost: $15 per person

29 Sep(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

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.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

30 Sep (Sun): Free Guided Nature Walk at Pulau Ubin

Come and rediscover the wonders of nature at Singapore's last unspoilt island - Pulau Ubin with the Green Volunteers Network. You'll walk along the sensory trail (about one and half hours) and cover different habitats that include medicinal and vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, coconut groves and mangrove habitats. If you're lucky, you'll see Oriental Pied hornbills and hear the highly endangered Straw headed bulbul.

Registration is needed as walk is expected to be fully booked.

More about Pulau Ubin.

Time: 3.30 pm SHARP outside of Pak Chik's food stall (at end of Pulau Ubin jetty).
Website: http://www.gvn.com.sg/
Contact: Grace grace_ang@singnet.com.sg giving your full name and mobile number. First come first served.

30 Sep (Sun): Dive Hantu with the Hantu Bloggers

Join the Hantu Blog for a unique and educational dive experience in our local waters. Discover what is truly, uniquely Singapore!

For reservations and enquiries, email hantublog@gmail.com
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.

Your support helps us monitor and document Hantu's reef on a regular basis! Let's see what's waiting for us out there this time!

Hantu Blog Dive Itinerary
Cost: S$80.00* (excl gear rental)
Venue: Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal Map

Time (Departure): 0930 hrs [Dive 1]
1st Surface Interval + Lunch [Dive 2]
Departure ETA: 1500 hrs

Please also bring your own lunch and water for the trip.
Your passport or NRIC will be required in the event of coastguard checks.

* Cancellation fee $40.00
Gear Rental Rates Regulator $5.00 BCD $5.00 Mask $5.00 Fins $5.00 Wetsuit $6.00 Weight belt $0.50 Additional weights @ $0.50

30 Sep (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: 9.30am 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

30 Sep (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.
Website: http://artinwetlands.wordpress.com/
Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401