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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 13-19 Sep 2004 17 Sep (Fri): Launch of the Circle of Life Art Exhibition Time: 6.30 pm at epSITE EPSON Imaging Gallery, Wheelock Place, Level Three EPSON Imaging Gallery in conjunction with the Nature Society (Singapore), will launch the Circle of Life Art Exhibition to inspire and develop an interest in art and an appreciation for our natural world. Following a call for exhibits, the gallery received a staggering total of 100 digital art paintings of animals, plants and nature of Singapore and the region. Entries were received from secondary schools, art colleges, tertiary institutions and budding amateur artists. NSS President, Dr Geh Min will be the Guest-of-Honour. Eight kids from Marsiling Primary and Tanjong Katong Primary Schools will introduce us to Circle of Life messages. Paintings from 28 artists were selected and will be exhibited at epSITE from 18 Sep until 31 Oct, Mon-Sun (11am-9pm). Admission is free. Contact: epSITE at Tel: 67364986 or visit their website www.epson.com.sg 18 Sep (Sat): Free guided Adventure Walk at Pulau Ubin Time: 10am Free 1 and a half- 2 hour guided walk by the Green Volunteers Network. The newest of all their walks, it will take you to more remote parts of the island. Meet 10am sharp at Changi Point Jetty, under angsana tree nearest to jetty. More details about Ubin and about the walk at the GVN website. PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY for this event. Bookings are on a first come first serve basis, up to a max of 25. Contact: To register, please contact Joe at info@gvn.com.sg with your name, no of people and handphone number. 18 Sep (Sat): International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore (Beach and Mangroves) The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is an annual event conducted in 70-100 countries, coordinated by the US-based agency, The Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit organisation. It aims to remove and collect data on the debris from the shorelines. This information serves to educate and encourage positive change. Contact: For more details, see the ICCS website or email Sivasothi at iccs@sivasothi.com 18 Sep (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 19 Sep (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 Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events in the calendar for the next 3 months. |
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