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8-14 Aug 05


13 Aug (Sat): Kids' Bat Party

The Nature Society (Singapore) Education Group introduces bats in this evening of fun. Where do bats sleep during the day? How many types of bats are there in Singapore? If you are between the ages of 5 and 11 and are curious to learn more, join this session.

Time: 5.30-8pm, meet at Kent Ridge Nature Park Car Park A.
Charges: $5 for NSS members, $10 for non-members.
Contact: Register with Vilma vdroza@nie.edu.sg More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

13 Aug (Sat): Mangrove Clean Up and Transplanting at Pasir Ris Park with the Green Volunteers Network

If you like getting completely filthy and muddy then this activity is a must.


Time: 9am-noon, meet at car park "C" Pasir Ris Park.
Contact: grant@gvn.com.sg

13 Aug (Sat): Plant Walk @ Hindhede Nature Park

Do you know that we have a Brazil Nut Tree in the park? Do you also know that the wood of Jelutong is used to make pencils? Let our volunteers share with you stories about our green allies in Hindhede Nature Park. This activity is conducted by the Building and Environment Green Volunteers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering and the Central Nature Reserve volunteers.

More details on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website.


Time: First walk: 10.00am Second walk: 10.30am Meet us 5 minutes earlier in front of the information counter at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Contact: Ms. Genevie Chua Genevie_Chua@nparks.gov.sg or call 65545127

accessible to all13 Aug (Sat): Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail free guided walk

A fabulously easy introduction to a rainforest with tall trees and other mysterious plants! Right in the heart of the city, within minutes of Orchard Road, this is the oldest remnant of rainforest in Singapore! more

Time: 9am, 10am, 11am, 4pm; Register 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: one hour. Suitable for young children.
A special Mandarin version of this tour is at 4pm.
Contact: Visitor Services, 64717361 or NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG

Main Bridge13 Aug (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

9am: 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

14 Aug (Sun) Do Our Forests Follow The Seasons? Talk at the zoo

It’s always summer in Singapore, or is it? Check out Singapore’s seasons from a plant’s point of view. What triggers the cycle of life in plants? Find out more from Dr Shawn Lum NSS Deputy President & Chairman, Nature Society (Singapore) Plant Group.


more details on the Singapore Zoo website.

Time: 11am-12noon (includes Q & A session)
Venue: The Singapore Zoo, Auditorium @ Learning Centre (next to the main entrance). Zoo admission charges apply
Contact: Sha at 63608534 or Maggie at 63608535

Photo Number 314 Aug (Sun): MacRitchie Prunus Trail free guided walk

You'll see breath-taking views of the reservoir and surrounding forests and learn more about the freshwater and land wildlife and plants there. more

Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at entrance of the trail, about 300m from the fishing ground, MacRitchie Reservoir Park.
Tour duration: about one hour.
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book.
Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.

tumu blossom14 Aug (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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