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5 Aug-30 Sep: Celebrate Nature at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

A splendid photo exhibition of Buloh by staff, volunteers and visitors. Learn more about what you can experience at the Reserve. more

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19 Sep (Mon): "Structure, dynamics, and biodiversity of secondary forest vegetation in wet tropical forests of Costa Rica"

A talk by Prof Robin Chazdon (University of Conneticut) who has worked in Costa Rica for nearly 30 years, studying the forests at the La Selva field station. In many tropical areas, secondary forests are increasing in areas while old-growth forests diminish. Detailed studies of tree and seedling dynamics in four young second-growth forests over eight years have revealed large changes in population sizes with conservative change in species richness and species composition.

All are welcome!

More details on the Biodiversity & Ecology Journal Club website

Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Dept of Biological Sciences Conference Room Blk S3, Level 5, Department of Biological Sciences The National University of Singapore Science Drive 4 map
Contact: ecotax-owner@yahoogroups.com

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19 Sep (Mon): Free Balik Kampung Talk - discovering our heritage through fruits and trees

As the world becomes technologically more advanced, does some of the traditional knowledge of the world we live in get left behind? This talk by Dr Shawn Lum is an introduction to a series of walks with the aim of getting acquainted with trees that bear our favourite fruits. How do we recognise various fruit trees? Can we determine where villages once were based on roadside plants?

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Nature Society (Singapore) office at 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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24 Sep (Sat): Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin free guided walk

Experience 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

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24 Sep (Sat): Free Evolution Garden Tour, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Bizarre plants, bubbling pools of hot lava and lots of other things you wouldn't expect to see in a botanic garden!

Time: 9am, register at Visitor Centre Time. Register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)

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24 Sep (Sat): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walk

You'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

9am: Free Marine Fish Guided Walk at Sungei Buloh introducing you to the fabulous fishes of the Reserve.

Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm, 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.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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25 Sep (Sun): Walk On The Wildside - With Our Feathered Friends, at the zoo

Set in the heart of a tropical forest, Singapore Zoo is not only home to a fascinating collection of some 3,200 animals but also a myriad of native animals. Enjoy the crisp morning air as we seek out our indigenous feathered friends who have made the Zoo their home.

Sign up with Ivy via email (ivy@zoo.com.sg). Bring along a pair of binoculars.

more details on the Singapore Zoo website.

Time: 11am-12noon (includes Q & A session)
Venue: The Singapore Zoo, Auditorium @ Learning Centre (next to the main entrance). Zoo admission charges apply
Contact: Sha at 63608534 or Maggie at 63608535

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25 Sep (Sun): Birdwatching @ Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve
open only to NSS members

Kenneth Kee introduces migratory shorebirds. October is an excellent month to see many of the migratory shorebirds. Many of these shorebirds stop at Sungei Buloh to “refuel” before flying further south to winter. Besides the migratory shorebirds, the park is also home to many other birds like the tailorbirds, sunbirds, kingfishers, woodpeckers and the occasional raptors.

Time: 7.30am, meet at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve visitor centre.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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25 Sep (Sun): Birdwatching at Semakau
open only to NSS members

With Ho Hua Chew. A good time to visit Semakau for the migratory birds and migrant surprises. Resident attractions are Great Billed Heron, Pacific Reef Egret etc. Return to mainland by 1pm. Free Parking at Carpark 2 (off West Coast Highway). Non-refundable $25 fee for boat and administration. Send cheque to NSS office by 12 Sep with All Purpose Form at the back of Nature News. Number of persons for trip: 11 or 22 or 33. Ho Hua Chew Tel 6457-1196 Strictly for members only, first come first served.

Time: 7.30am meet at the West Coast Pier (near Republic of Singapore Yacht Club.) Free parking available at Car Park 2 off the West Coast Highway. Return to the main island by 1.00pm.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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25 Sep (Sun): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walk

You'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: 9am, 10am 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.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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25 Sep (Sun): Free "Painting with Pui San" at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Pui San welcomes artists of all ages or anyone who wants to learn. His objective is to encourage creativity while enjoying nature at the same time. Bring along your favourite drawing or painting supplies. More about Pui San.

Time: Meet 8.30am at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ticketing counter (Visitor Centre). Session usually lasts until about 11am.
Usual entry charges apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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