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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 1-7 Nov 1 Nov (Mon): "The Gossamer Pavilions" A discussion of priorities for biodiversity in Singapore and the ASEAN region Time: 4-5.30pm, Science Auditorium (Lecture Theatre 31) Science Drive 1, the National University of Singapore Guest Speaker: Earl of Cranbrook Ph.D., Chairman, International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature. "Linnaeus's legacy - the scientific naming of animals and biodiversity management" Panel speakers: A/Prof Peter Ng Kee Lin, Commissioner, International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature & Director, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS. "Singapore as a hub for biodiversity research" Dr Lena Chan, Asst Director, Biodiversity Centre, National Parks Board "Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives in Singapore." more details on Siva's blog Contact: The talk is free but registration is required. Pleas contact Greasi greasi-iczn@sivasothi.com 6 Nov (Sat): Official Launch of Clean & Green Week 2004 Time: 9am to 7pm, Open field next to Yew Tee MRT Station Blue Water Volunteers will sell the brand new Southern Shores of Singapore pamphlet on this auspicious occasion. Wildsingapore will also feature an exhibition of our Southern Shores and other conservation issues. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be the Guest of Honour at the launch. This family event will have exciting games and educational displays including second-hand goodies at the 6th Green Market. More details on the Southwest CDC website. Contact: Gillian at sufengoh@yahoo.com.sg 6 Nov (Sat): Circle of Life Time: 10am-9pm at Millenia Walk Launch event at The Great Hall 10.30am-12noon To celebrate the Nature Society (Singapore)'s 50th year, the event aims to bring nature lovers together to showcase and celebrate Singapore's biodiversity. Despite rapid urban development, we still have biodiversity and that we must work together to safeguard it for the next 50 years and more. It will also launch the full-colour revised edition of the Red Data Book (a checklist of endangered biodiversity species of Singapore compiled by biodiversity experts) due to be published in first half of next year. The event includes exhibitions, games and walks. Come down to The Great Hall @ Millenia Walk at 9.30 am on Saturday, 6 November and stand in a Circle holding a Life Card photo of a native plant or animal. Come help us make the 1000-strong chain-link of people holding life cards of our biodiversity. Say you’d hold a Life Card by emailing Rita at ritazamzamah@pacific.net.sg with your name, address and number of people in your party. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 6 Nov (Sat): Free guided walk of the Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin Time: 9.30am and 10am. Meet at the Ubin Information Kiosk (near Ubin Jetty) 10 minutes before tour starts. For an interesting encounter with Ubin's natural heritage. Experience nature with all your senses. As there are limited spaces available and demand for the guided tours is high, please book early to avoid disappointment. Call Pulau Ubin Hotline (Tel: 6542-4108) or visit the Ubin Information Kiosk between 8.30am-5pm to book a visit. A booking number would be allocated upon confirmation of places. More details on the Nparks website. Contact: Pulau Ubin Hotline 6542-4108 6 Nov (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. 6 Nov (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 Special events for Clean and Green Week: BirdWatch with guides stationed at the Main Hide to introduce you to the birds of Sungei Buloh: 9-11am, 3-5pm Special guided walks of the Kranji Nature Trail: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm (depending on availability of volunteer guides) Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 7 Nov (Sun): Birdwatching at Pasir Ris Park Time: 7.30am, meet at Carpark C at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3 and Pasir Ris Green Road Open only to NSS members and associates Goh Si Guim Meet will lead you on a wander into the interior of the mangroves, thanks to a series of elevated boardwalks. Look out for the Copper-throated Sunbird, Pied Fantail and the Sunda Woodpecker. We might spot some waders on the mudflats if there are no fishermen in the area. Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 7 Nov (Sun): Free guided walk of the Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin Time: 9.30am and 10am. Meet at the Ubin Information Kiosk (near Ubin Jetty) 10 minutes before tour starts. For an interesting encounter with Ubin's natural heritage. Experience nature with all your senses. As there are limited spaces available and demand for the guided tours is high, please book early to avoid disappointment. Call Pulau Ubin Hotline (Tel: 6542-4108) or visit the Ubin Information Kiosk between 8.30am-5pm to book a visit. A booking number would be allocated upon confirmation of places. More details on the Nparks website. Contact: Pulau Ubin Hotline 6542-4108 7 Nov (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. 7 Nov (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 Special event for Clean and Green Week: BirdWatch with guides stationed at the Main Hide to introduce you to the birds of Sungei Buloh: 9-11am, 3-5pm 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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