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20-26 Aug 07

25 Aug (Sat): Guided tour of the Linnaeus Exhibition

Come join us in celebrating Linnaeus 300! This year marks the 300th birth anniversary of the remarkable Swedish biologist, Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Plant and Animal Classification.

More details on the National Biodiversity Reference Centre website

Time: 10am and 11am
Venue: Tour starts at the Green Pavilion (Level 1, Botany Centre) Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Main Bridge25 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

Time: 9.30am 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.
Website:
http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact:
sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

25 Aug (Sat): Free Evolution Garden Tour, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Bizarre plants, bubbling pools of hot lava and lots of other things you wouldn't expect to see in a botanic garden!

Time: 9am, register at Visitor Centre Time. Register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)

tumu blossom26 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: 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.
Website:
http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact:
sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

26 Aug (Sun): Free "Painting with Pui San" at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Pui San welcomes artists of all ages or anyone who wants to learn. His objective is to encourage creativity while enjoying nature at the same time. Bring along your favourite drawing or painting supplies. More in the Art in the Wetlands blog.

Time: Meet 8.30am at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ticketing counter (Visitor Centre). Session usually lasts until about 11am.
Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://artinwetlands.wordpress.com/
Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

26 Aug (Sun): Dive Hantu with the Hantu Bloggers

Join the Hantu Blog for a unique and educational dive experience in our local waters. Discover what is truly, uniquely Singapore!

For reservations and enquiries, email hantublog@gmail.com
RSVP with the following:
1. Your name
2. IC/Passport number
3. Your email address
4. Your handphone number, and
5. Any rental equipment required incl number of weights.

Your support helps us monitor and document Hantu's reef on a regular basis! Let's see what's waiting for us out there this time!

Hantu Blog Dive Itinerary
Cost: S$80.00* (excl gear rental)
Venue: Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal Map

Time (Departure): 0930 hrs [Dive 1]
1st Surface Interval + Lunch [Dive 2] Departure
ETA: 1500 hrs

Please also bring your own lunch and water for the trip.
Your passport or NRIC will be required in the event of coastguard checks.

* Cancellation fee $40.00
Gear Rental Rates Regulator $5.00 BCD $5.00 Mask $5.00 Fins $5.00 Wetsuit $6.00 Weight belt $0.50 Additional weights @ $0.50


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