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Nature activities and events happening this week 8-14 Oct 07  13
Oct (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. Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/ Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401  13
Oct (Sat): Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail free guided walkA fabulously easy introduction to a rainforest with tall trees and other mysterious plants! Right in the heart of the city, within minutes of Orchard Road, this is the oldest remnant of rainforest in Singapore! more Time: 9am, 10am, 11am, 4pm; Register 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre. Tour duration: one hour. Suitable for young children. A special Mandarin version of this tour is at 4pm. Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/ Contact: Visitor Services, 64717361 or NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG 14 Oct (Sun): Feet To Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir Prunus & Petai Trail Feet To Walk, a new programme of morning brisk walking at parks, parks connectors and nature reserve. Learn to briskwalk the right way! Highlights include the boardwalk and flora and fauna. Time: 8am-10.30am Start point: Car Park B along Lornie Road End point: Car Park B along Lornie Road Website: http://www.hpb.gov.sg/feet_to_walk/ 14 Oct (Sun): Nature walk at Telok Blangah Hill with Goh Si Guim for NSS members only This hill is part of the Southern Ridges that include Kent Ridge to the west and Mount Faber to the east. Work is in progress to link these hills with sky bridges that also act as nature corridors. These are parks with both natural and `manicured' elements. As is the case with hills, there are also opportunities to spot raptors and other unique bird-life. Come along to discover these hidden treasures on the hill. Time: Meet at 8am at the junction of Telok Blangah Green and Henderson Road. Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/ Contact: To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.  14
Oct (Sun): MacRitchie Prunus Trail free guided walkYou'll see breath-taking views of the reservoir and surrounding forests and learn more about the freshwater and land wildlife and plants there. This stroll on the boardwalk is suitable for young children. more Time: 9.25am. Meet at entrance of the trail, about 50m after the canoe kiosk on the eastern side of MacRitchie Reservoir Park. Tour duration: about one hour. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.  14
Oct (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. Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/ Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401 |
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