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Nature activities and events happening this week 25 Jun - 1 Jul 07 27 Jun (Wed): Butanding! The Gentle Giants of Donsol for NSS members only "Butanding!" our spotter screamed. "Get ready", our Filipino guide advised. At his prompt - "Go, go, go!" - everyone leapt into the water and swam towards the dark, approaching shape. Soon we were close enough to see that the giant form was a whale shark or "butanding". This plankton-eating shark, Rhincodon typus, is found in the world's tropical seas The largest specimens are 15m (50ft) long, making them the biggest fish in the world. The migratory whale shark feeds largely on plankton, as well as on small fish and crustaceans. It is the only large shark with its mouth at the front of its head rather than underneath, but the creature is docile and harmless to humans. The Marine Conservation Group presents a multimedia talk by Stephen Lau, Victor Tan and Dominique Low, who will be sharing their unforgettable inter-actions with whale sharks encountered at Donsol in the Philippines last March. Giants of the deep draw tourists to quiet corner of Philippines by Karl Wilson Yahoo News 22 Jun 07 Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.  30
Jun (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. 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 1 Jul (Sun): Guided Nature Walk at Pulau Ubin's Sensory Trail with the Green Volunteers Network Discover nature with all your senses on this trail designed for the visually impaired. Time: meet 10.00 am SHARP at Ubin Green House Cost: $5 per person and $3 for Children 12 and below. Participants will receive a copy of booklet “K3 Ubin Adventure” (selling at $3) and an Ubin Fun Map (selling at $2). Contact: grant@gvn.com.sg, register with your name, mobile number and number of people attending.  1
Jul (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve free Nature Appreciation Walk The walk takes you along South View trail, a short, slightly undulating natural path, 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. Suitable for children aged 9 and above. more Time: 3.55pm. Meet at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, gather at the ranger counter. 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: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or Tel:6554 5127  1
Jul (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: 9.30am 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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