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Nature activities and events happening this week


29 Aug - 4 Sep 05


5 Aug-30 Sep: Celebrate Nature at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A splendid photo exhibition of Buloh by staff, volunteers and visitors. Learn more about what you can experience at the Reserve. more


3 Sep (Sat): Free talk on "Life on the Edge: Living Shores of Singapore"

Don't need to swim!
Don't need to dive!

Ria Tan will share her above-water photos and adventures on our rich shores. From Semakau to Chek Jawa, Pulau Hantu to Changi, and beyond. She will also share about how you CAN make a difference for nature in Singapore.

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The Blue Water Volunteers will also be at the talk with an exhibition showcasing our marine wildlife and fascinating booth of marine publications and more.

more about Ria and the Blue Water Volunteers


Time:11am
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Normal admission to the Reserve applies
Contact: CHAN_Su_Hooi@nparks.gov.sg

3 Sep (Sat): Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS and Reflections at Bukit Chandu, NAS are conducting special sessions of the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail. This is one of a series of events are being conducted around Singapore. More details on the Habitatnews blog


Time: 9.00am and 11.30am.
To register: email Ms Eileen Ng at eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg or call 63327973.

In your email registration, please indicate:
Subject: Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail
and include: Your full name. Handphone number. The number of friends accompanying you. Date you are attending. Time you are attending.

3 Sep (Sat): Native Plant Hunt at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Are you curious about the names of some of the plants found in Bukit Timah's Hindhede Nature Park? Here's a chance to help you learn at least 8 native plant species in a fun way! Form a team of 3-5 members and join us in the Native Plant Hunt!

The above activities are conducted by the Building and Environment Green Volunteers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering and the Central Nature Reserve volunteers. Registration for the free plant hunt is limited to maximum of 10 people per registrant.

More details on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website.


Time: 10-11am. Meet that Bukit Timah Reserve Visitor Centre.
Contact: Ms. Genevie Chua Genevie_Chua@nparks.gov.sg or call 65545127

along the reservoir3 Sep (Sat): Lower Peirce Boardwalk
free Nature Appreciation Walk

The 900m boardwalks take you through the forest then along the edge of the Reservoir. So you will encounter a wide range of wildlife from forest to aquatic creatures. And enjoy wonderful panaromas of waters surrounding by luxuriant forest. Shaded by the forest, the walk is pleasantly cool. more

Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road.
Tour duration:
about one and a half hours. Suitable for young children
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book.
Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.

Main Bridge3 Sep (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

4 Sep (Sun): Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail

In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS and Reflections at Bukit Chandu, NAS are conducting special sessions of the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail. This is one of a series of events are being conducted around Singapore. More details on the Habitatnews blog


Time: 9.00am and 11.30am.
To register: email Ms Eileen Ng at eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg or call 63327973.

In your email registration, please indicate:
Subject: Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail
and include: Your full name. Handphone number. The number of friends accompanying you. Date you are attending. Time you are attending.

Photo Number 24 Sep (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
free Nature Appreciation Walk

The walk takes you along the short South View trail for a quick introduction to the rainforest. You will learn more about the amazing plant life in a rainforest and how everything fits remarkably together. more

Time: 4pm. Meet 5 minutes before the walk starts at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: about one hour. Not accessible to prams and wheelchairs.
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks.

Contact: Genevie_CHUA @nparks.gov.sg or Tel:6554 5127
tumu blossom4 Sep (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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