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7-13 Jun 2004

12 Jun (Sat): Talks on Mangroves of Kranji
Place: Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve Visitor Centre Theatrette
Time: 2-3pm

Hosted by N. Sivasothi, the talks cover the following topics.

"Mangrove studies in Kranji mangroves" By UROPS students of the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore

"Population and distribution of mangrove prawns at Kranji Nature Trail estuaries, Western Johor Straits." By Teo Yen Ling.

"Population and distribution of the mangrove horseshoe crab Carcinoscopius rotundicauda at Kranji Nature Trail estuaries, Western Johor Straits". By Hong Ruixia, Fiona

The talks will also be held on 4 Jun (Fri): 3-3.30pm at the DBS Seminar Room 4 Blk S2, Level 2, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS Science Drive 4

Contact: N. Sivasothi at sivasothi@nus.edu.sg
12 Jun (Sat): Free guided walk at
Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail

Time: 9am, 10am, 11am, 4pm

You'll see giant rainforest trees and learn about them and the other plants and animals that they shelter on this one-hour tour. Register 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre. More details about the trail and about the walk on the SBG website. There is now a special Mandarin version of this tour at 4pm.

Contact: Visitor Services, 64717361 or NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG

12 Jun (Sat): Guided walk at
Pasir Ris Park Mangrove/Spice Garden
Time: 10am.

Organised by the Green Volunteer Network.Meet 10am at Station Control Pasir Ris MRT station. More details about Pasir Ris Park and about the walk on the GVN website. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book.

Contact: info@gvn.com.sg or 6337 6062.

12 Jun (Sat): Free guided walk of
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm

You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details

Contact:
sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

13 Jun (Sun): Free guided walk at
MacRitchie Prunus Trail

Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at entrance of the trail, about 300m from the fishing ground, MacRitchie Reservoir Park.

You'll see breath-taking views of the reservoir and surrounding forests and learn more about the freshwater and land wildlife and plants there. More details. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book.

Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.

13 Jun (Sun): Free guided walk of
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Time: 9am, 10am subject to availability of volunteer guides.

You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child /student/senior citizen. More details

Contact:
sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401


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