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ON THIS WEEK?! Nature activities and events happening this week 24-30 Jan 05  29
Jan (Sat): New Year Carnival@KranjiSungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Free guided walks and special handicraft sessions for kids! All kinds of activities also planned at neighbouring farms. So it's a great time to head out to the Kranji 'countryside' with your friends and family! more about the Reserve and the nearby farms more info on the Spring Festival@Kranji website and Straits Times article about the event Free guided walks: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm - free guided walks. Meet at Information Counter, limited to 20 visitors per guide, on first come first served basis. Handicraft session for kids: 11am "Natural Wonders". Meet at Information Counter. Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 29 Jan (Sat): Kids’ Fun with Mammals with NSS Open only to NSS members and associates Leong Tzi Ming and the Education Group explores mammals. What do monkeys, bats and puppies have in common? They’re mammals of course, just like we are! Did you know we have two species of monkeys living in our Singapore forests? What other mammals live in our forests and what are the dangers they face? If you’re between the ages of 5 and 11, and are curious to learn more about mammals, join us at. If you’re coming by public transportation, let us know beforehand, and we will arrange to have you ferried in as it’s a fair bit of walking up to Upper Peirce Reservoir Park. Wear lightweight cotton clothing, a good pair of walking shoes, bring a bottle of water, binoculars (if you have), nature journal/notebook and a pencil. Herbal insect repellent will keep the mozzies away. To register, please email Vilma at vdroza@nie.edu.sg Time: 9.30am. Meet at the carpark at Upper Peirce Reservoir Park which is off Old Upper Thomson Road Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036  29
Jan (Sat): Changi Boardwalk free
guided walkThe Green Volunteers Network introduces the many beautiful, old and interesting trees around Changi Point. With the recent opening of the Beach front Boardwalk, this walk has become even more interesting. Please bring along your own water and wear comfortable walking shoes/sandals. more Time: 10am sharp. Meet at the coffee Shop nearest to the Changi Village Hotel (former Changi Meridien Hotel), Changi Village. Tour duration: one and a half to two hours. 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, number of people and handphone number.  29
Jan (Sat): Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin
free guided walkExperience Ubin’s wonderful nature through your different senses along our Sensory Trail. The easy walk is an excellent introduction to the rustic and natural character of the island. You will be able to touch, see or smell fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, plants used in traditional medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest. more Time: Tours start at 9.30am and 10am, meet 10 minutes before the tour stars at the Ubin Information Kiosk (near Ubin Jetty). Tour duration: one and a half hours. To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks. Pulau Ubin Hotline (Tel: 6542-4108) or visit the Ubin Information Kiosk between 8.30am-5pm to book a visit. A booking number would be allocated upon confirmation of places. Contact: Pulau Ubin Hotline 6542-4108  30
Jan (Sun): New Year Carnival@KranjiSungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Free guided walks, Bird Watch session to learn about birds, and Paint Along with Pui San session to learn nature appreciation through art. All kinds of activities also planned at neighbouring farms. So it's a great time to head out to the Kranji 'countryside' with your friends and family! more about the Reserve and the nearby farms more info on the Spring Festival@Kranji website and Straits Times article about the event Paint Along with Pui San: 8:30-11am. Meet at start of Mangrove Boardwalk behind Nature Gallery; bring your own art materials more about Pui San. Free guided walk: 9 am. Meet at Information Counter, limited to 20 visitors per guide, on first come first served basis. BirdWatch: 9-11am. Meet at Main Hide. Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen. Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401 Want MORE events? View all the upcoming events for the next 3 months and beyond... |
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