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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 27 Sep-3 Oct 2004 2 Oct (Sat): Vertebrates of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Time: 4-9pm. Open only to NSS members and associates Known mainly for its mangrove habitat and birdlife, Sungei Buloh is also home to a surprising diversity of other vertebrates. Join Nick Baker to explore the Reserve for mudskippers, archer fish, water snakes, water monitors, geckos and frogs. With luck we may spot some of Sungei Buloh’s larger vertebrates including Smooth Otter, Estuarine Crocodile and the latest residents of the reserve, the Wild Boar. The walk will be in two sections – a late afternoon walk from 4pm to 6.30pm, and a night walk from 7.30pm to around 9pm. Bring your own dinner. Numbers for this walk are restricted to 12 participants only. As this outing includes a night walk along dark trails and boardwalks, minors must be strictly supervised by an accompanying adult responsible for their safety. NParks indemnity forms will have to be signed by all participants. We are grateful for permission from NParks to hold this outing. Contact: Register with VSG secretary Celine Low at email: leopardcat@pacific.net.sg. More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 2 Oct (Sat): World Bird Watch event at Bukit Batok Nature Park and Marina South Park In support of World Bird Watch, the Nature Society (Singapore) is inviting all the people in Singapore to take part in our birdwatching sessions. Experienced bird guides will be stationed at these locations to help you spot birds and learn more about them. Bukit Batok Nature Park (more about the Park and location map) Meet 8am at the Main Carpark off Bukit Batok East Ave 2 Marina South Park (more about Marina City Park and location map) Meet 8am outside Marina South MRT Station at 0800 hours NSS will be at Ubin and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve for the same activity on 3 Oct (Sun). Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 2 Oct (Sat): Free Nature Appreciation Walk at the Lower Peirce Boardwalk Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road. You'll learn and see more about the plants and animals of the secondary forest and wetlands of the Lower Peirce Reservoir. More details about the boardwalk and about the guided walk on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127. 2 Oct (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 3 Oct (Sun): World Bird Watch event at Pulau Ubin and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve In support of World Bird Watch, the Nature Society (Singapore) is inviting all the people in Singapore to take part in our birdwatching sessions. Experienced bird guides will be stationed at these locations to help you spot birds and learn more about them. Pulau Ubin (more about Ubin and how to get there) Meet 8.30am at Ubin Jetty Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (more about the Reserve and location map) Meet 8am at the Visitor Centre Reception Counter NSS will also be at Bukit Batok Nature Park and Marina South Park for the same activity on 2 Oct (Sat). Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 3 Oct (Sun): Plants for Budding Botanists Part 2: secondary forest plants Time: 9am, meet at the main entrance carpark of MacRitchie Reservoir Park Open only to NSS members and associates Shawn Lum and the Nature Society (Singapore) Plant Group will hold the second in the Plant Group’s series of walks for the beginning naturalist or for those who might like a bit of a refresher, or maybe just a morning outdoors. We will try to acquaint ourselves with the commonest species of secondary forest trees. Come with a notepad, pen, and for the technically inclined, a camera. Set your target - do you want to learn 5, 10 or 15 species of trees? Come and see how the Plant Group can help! Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 3 Oct (Sun): Kids Fun with Grass Time: 10am, meet at the carpark of Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Open only to NSS members and associates Joe Lai and the Nature Society (Singapore) Education Group introduces grasses. If you are between the ages of 6 and 11, and are interested in the green, green grass of home, join us today. We will be learning to identify some common grass species, discover their uniqueness and learn their importance to our well-being. Please wear lightweight cotton clothing, long pants and sneakers. Bring along a bottle of water and some herbal insect repellent to keep the mozzies away. A magnifying glass/hand-lens, pencil and your nature journal/notebook will also come in handy. Contact: To register, please email Vilma at vdroza@nie.edu.sg. More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036. 3 Oct (Sun): Free Nature Appreciation Walk at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Time: 9.30am and 10.30am. Meet at Ranger Counter at Visitor Centre. You'll learn more about the rainforest and the plants and animals that live there. More details about the Reserve and about the guided walk on the NParks Central Nature Reserve website. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book. Contact: NParks Rangers at 64685 736. 3 Oct (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? 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