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29 Jul (Fri): Slidetalk “Plants that Heal, Thrill and Kill” by Dr Wee Yeow Chin

Many of the plants that we come into contact with have properties most of us are not aware of. Do you know that many common weeds are valued medicinally? Or that others are potentially hallucinogenic and can take you on “a trip to meet your long-lost ancestors”? How about plants that claim to have aphrodisiac properties? Or that the colourful ornamental plant you so admire can easily send you back to your maker? Do you know that certain common food plants can be dangerous to your health, if not properly prepared? Join us in this talk by the author of a new book ‘Plants that Heal, Thrill and Kill’, and discover the hidden powers of the plants around us.

Time: 7.30pm, Nature Society (Singapore) office at 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower.
Charges: A Zest for Nature! programme: Members $5, Non members $8
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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30 Jul (Sat): Gotong Royong at the NIE butterfly garden
open only to NSS members

The butterfly garden at the National Institute of Education – butterfly watch and gardening “gotong royong” with the Butterfly Interest Group and the Plant Group The National Institute of Education established a modest butterfly garden two years ago. Despite its small size, however, the garden attracts a number of butterfly species, some of them uncommon. During this session, in addition to looking for interesting butterflies, we will also share how one can start a butterfly garden – and what one needs to do to maintain such a garden to keep it both butterfly- and human-friendly. Dress cool and bring lots of drinking water as it will get hot and sticky. Join us in our first NSS gotong-royong of the year and learn a little more about fellow members as well as butterflies and their favourite plants. For details, contact Vilma at vdroza@nie.edu.sg

Time: not indicated. Please contact organiser.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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30 Jul (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

4pm: Free Marine Fish Guided Walk at Sungei Buloh introducing you to the fabulous fishes of the Reserve.

Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm, 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.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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31 Jul (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: 9am, 10am 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.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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