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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 28 Jun - 4 Jul 2004 30 Jun (Wed): Slidetalk on the Hibiscus Family Time: 7pm. The NSS office at The Sunflower, 510 Geylang Road #02-05 Open only to NSS members and associates By Tan Geok Choo. Hibiscus are a familiar sight in parks, gardens and along our roadsides. But how much do we really know about this fascinating group of plants? For example, did you know that we commonly eat one species of Hibiscus and drink another, or that we have Hibiscus species in our mangroves or that there are wild species in uncultivated open spaces? What other members of the Hibiscus family do we have in Singapore, and where can we find them? What makes the structure of Hibiscus family flowers so unique, and who visits these colourful botanical wonders? Together we’ll learn some interesting facts, see some photos of beautiful blossoms, and above all marvel at the natural history of a diverse group of plants. The Plant Group will also be giving away seeds of hibiscus for nature lovers to propagate at home, school or office! Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 3 Jul (Sat): Free Nature Appreciation Walk at the Lower Peirce Boardwalk Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road. You'll learn and see more about the plants and animals of the secondary forest and wetlands of the Lower Peirce Reservoir. More details about the boardwalk and about the guided walk on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127. 3 Jul (Sat): Free guided walk of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 4 Jul (Sun): 5th Mid-year Bird Census Open only to NSS members and associates This is the third type of census that the Bird Group conducts every year. While the earlier two censuses include the migratory species, this census is aimed primarily at our resident species (although there might be some over-wintering species counted every year). Baseline data collected on the population will assist the Society in detecting, investigating and hopefully, addressing any declining population numbers of our resident birds. As this census also encourages birders to count birds around their own neighbourhood, its other aim to encourage backyard birdwatching among its members will also be met. Your enthusiastic help is again needed. Each year has seen an increasing number of participants in such censuses, and with more help, more places can be counted. Which bird will top the list again this year? Will there be a decline in numbers? Will the total number of species counted increase or decrease? Stay tuned for the results and remember to be part of this event! Contact: Contact the co-ordinator Kim Seng at 63695072 (H) or email him at denislim@starhub.net.sg before 30 June. More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 4 Jul (Sun): Free Nature Appreciation Walk at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Ranger Counter at Visitor Centre. You'll learn more about the rainforest and the plants and animals that live there. More details about the reserve and about the guided walk on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: NParks Rangers at 64685 736. 4 Jul (Sun): Free guided walk of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Time: 9am, 10am subject to availability of volunteer guides. You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events in the calendar for the next 3 months. |
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