What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

17 May (Wed): Bird Chat on Sunbirds and Flowerpeckers

Lim Kim Keang and Jimmy Chew share with you the life and ecology of these diminutive but colourful birds and be mesmerized by these jewels of the forest through the eyes of Jimmy. Flowerpeckers and sunbirds belong to the family Nectariniidae and can be found in teh Asian, African and Australasian regions. Kim Keang and Jimmy will focus on species found in S. E. Asia.

All are welcome.

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: NSS office, 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

20 May (Sat): Building Sue the Dinosaur

Part of the "DINOSAURS! A T. rex named SUE and Friends!" event, Philip Fraley (Vice President and Founder, Phil Fraley Productions) share about how Sue is built, displayed and transported

More details on the Dinosaurs website

Time: 2.30-4pm
Venue: Annex Auditorium, Singapore Science Centre
Contact: specialevents@science.edu.sg

20 May (Sat): Pulau Ubin Ramble with the Nature Ramblers
Open to NSS members only

Led by Yap Chung Kui, the ramble starts at Ubin jetty to Kampung Melayu and will end at Noordin Beach. Will savour the rustic charms of the countryside and see Malay kampungs, fish ponds, coconut groves and fruit orchards. Booking not required.

Please bring rainwear, insect repellent (natural type is best), waterbottle, binoculars, notebook, pencil, camera (optional). Boat fare (return) to be borne by participants.

More about Pulau Ubin.

Time: Meet 7.45am at the new Changi Point Jetty to board the bumboat for Ubin
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

20 May (Sat): National Orchid Garden Tour free guided walk

Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Please register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre. more

Time: 9am, 10am, 11am and 4pm. Register 15 mins beforehand at Visitor Centre
Contact: Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden applies. Adults - $5; Students - $1; Senior Citizens (Above 60 years) - $1; Children (Below 12 years) free.

20 May (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: Marine Fish Tour, a 30-minute tour introducing the fascinating fishes of Buloh.

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

21 May (Sun): The Plight Of The Asian Elephant

Grant W. Pereira, Singapore Coordinator of "Elefriends" Today there are close to 500,000 African elephants and only about 50,000 Asian elephants. This drastic decline in the Asian elephant population is mainly due to deforestation, poaching and bad urban planning. Join us at this talk to learn more about the plight of the Asian elephants and their future.

Admission is free. All are welcomed. No registration is required.

Time: 3-4pm.
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library (Amazon Room)
Contact: Lim Poh Poh Poh_Poh_LIM@nlb.gov.sg

21 May (Sun): Alexandra Hill Nature Walk
Open only to NSS members

Goh Si Guim takes you to this quiet corner of Singapore with houses from a bygone era nestled among mature wayside trees. It makes for a relaxing stroll around this 'countryside' among the hills of the southern part of the island. Come and discover the flora and fauna residing here in almost total seclusion.

Time: Meet 8am at the junction of Hyderabad and Alexandra Roads.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

21 May (Sun): Birdwatching at Pulau Semakau
Open only to NSS members

With Sreedharan. Come for birdwatching and a casual stroll at this Southern Island. Enjoy the open sky and sea -- far away from our usual haunts on the mainland. Resident attractions: Great-billed Heron, Pacific Reef Egret, Malaysian Plover etc. Return by 2pm. Return to mainland by 2pm. Free parking at Carpark 2 off West Coast Highway.

Non-refundable $20 fee for boat and admin. Send cheque to NSS office by 12 May with AP Form. Number of persons for trip: 11 or 22 or 33. NRIC or Passport mandatory for boarding. Strictly for members only - first come first served basis. Children under 12 are not allowed (NEA regulations).

Time: 7.30am at West Coast Pier (near Rep. of S'pore Yacht Club.)
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

21 May (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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