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Nature activities and events happening this week 12-18 Feb 07 12-14 Feb (Mon-Wed): Love our Earth: NUS Valentine’s Day Carnival 2007 Acres will have a booth to raise awareness on the illegal wildlife trade and the bear bile industry; and to raise funds for the Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre. More on the Acres website. Time: 9am-5pm daily Venue: National University of Singapore (along AS6) Arts Faculty The NUSSU SAVE "Make Sure to Love our Earth" exhibition will also be at the following locations: SDE Foyer 8 Feb (Thu) Bizad Canteen 9 Feb (Fri) Outside Central Library 12-14 Feb (Mon-Wed) Outside Engine LT 6 15-16 Feb (Thu-Fri) More about the exhibition on the NUSSU SAVE website 13 Feb (Tue): Using seahorse science to advance marine conservation Talk by Dr. Keith Martin-Smith Senior Programme Manager, Project Seahorse, School of Zoology, University of Tasmania. About the talk - Seahorses are powerful icons for marine conservation. They are affected by diverse anthropogenic pressures, particularly overexploitation, habitat destruction and incidental bycatch. Project Seahorse uses quantitative science on the response of seahorses to these pressures to develop innovative conservation solutions. Hosted by Dr Tan Heok Hui, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research. More details on the RMBR News Blog Time: 11am Venue: Dept of Biological Science Conference Room Blk S3, Level 5, Department of Biological Sciences National University of Singapore Science Drive 4 Please park at Carpark 10; see map. A Lunchtime Science Talk at NUS by Assoc Prof Li Daiqin Department of Biological Sciences. Many animals can see into UV light, which human cannot see, and use UV light for many functions. Here we describe the courtship of an ornate species of jumping spider (Cosmophasis umbratica) in which both sexes exploit ultraviolet coloration during displays, but in quite different ways. More about the talk on the ecotax mailing list More about the discovery on Mood lighting peps up spiders' sex life: Singapore scientists discover Yahoo News 25 Jan 06 Sandwiches will be provided for the first 100 attendees Time: 12noon-1pm Venue: LT31, Block S16, Level 3, National University of Singapore Contact: scimkss@nus.edu.sg 16 Feb (Fri): NUS Animal Welfare Bazaar Acres will have a booth to raise awareness on the illegal wildlife trade and the bear bile industry; and to raise funds for the Acres Wildlife Rescue Centre. More on the Acres website. Time: 9am-5pm Venue: National University of Singapore Science Foyer  17
Feb (Sat): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walkYou'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: 9.30 am and 3.30pm for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre. (10am and 4pm slots no longer available). 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 17 Feb (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.  18
Feb (Sun): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walkYou'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: 9.30 am and 3.30pm 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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