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A quiet stroll: The gentle sounds of the forest is a great change
from urban living. |
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Interpretive
signs explain what you see and hear: There are lots of large colourful
signs packed with photos and information.
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Johnny
shows us the pitcher plants growing up a tree: Wow! These plants are
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Pitcher
plants: These plants have a modified leaf that forms into a cup.
The cup is filled with a liquid that dissolves unlucky insects attracted
into the cup. The solution provides minerals for these plants, that
general grow in poor soil.
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Whirling
rubber seed casing: a traditional toy. Without computer games, many
of the older folks used to play with such natural toys. The young
ones are introduced to them during the walk.
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Lots
to see and hear along the boardwalk: Derek shows the kids some small
creatures that live just along the boardwalk, while Johnny helps the
rest try to find what is making that intriguing sound in the forest. |
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Cranefly:
It looks like a colourful mosquito! |
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Palmfly:
A well camouflaged butterfly that is hard to spot. |
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A
closer look at plants along the boardwalk: Even the youngest visitor
can get up close and personal with the plants. |
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Fabulous
Fungi: These bracket fungi growing on dead wood form beautiful shapes. |
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A
great outing for the whole family: The boardwalk is suitable for
children of all ages.
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Along
the Reservoir: The boardwalk takes us along the waters' edge. There
are lots of interesting pond skaters, dragonflies and profuse colourful
wild plants growing here.
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Singapore
rhododendron: The Melastoma is common in our wild places and brightens
up the forest edges with splashes of colour. Birds love to eat their
fruits, which are also used by people to make 'poh-chai' a traditional
stomache medicine.
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Sandpaper
plant: This plant has a rough stem that is used to smoothen handicrafts
in the old days. It has pretty fluffy flowers.
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