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10 Apr (Mon): Talk on "Energy, Environment and The Responsibilities of Scientists"

Dr Yuan-Tseh Lee President, Academia Sinica, speaks for The NUS Centennial Nobel Laureate Public Lecture 6.

For further information on Dr Yuan Tseh Lee and his Nobel Prize achievements

Time: 6-7.30 pm
Venue: University Cultural Centre-Hall, NUS
Contact: International Relations Office 65164356

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11-29 Apr: International Travelling Exhibition on Jamu: Medicinal plants for health and conservation in Indonesia and other Asian medicinal plants

National University of SIngapore is hosting an international traveling exhibition on Indonesian Jamu and other medicinal plant studies showcasing alternative medicines at Museum, NUS Center for the Arts.

Admission is free. Guided tours for group visits from schools can be requested by contacting the NUS Museum office.

More details on the RMBR news blog.

Contact: NUS Museum office 65164617/6

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12 Apr (Wed): Conservation Chat
Open only to NSS members

With Conservation Committee members. Earth Day brings focus to the planet's ecological needs where conservation plays an important role. A good time to share your views/proposals on any conservation issues.

Confirmed agenda:

There will be a presentation by Stephen Lau on the Noah Project

Leong Kwok Peng, Chairperson of Marine Conservation Group will brief on SHELL's reclamation project at Pulau Ular and its EIA report.

Time: 7.30pm at NSS office, 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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15-16 Apr: Community In Bloom: A Floral And Garden Exhibition

NParks showcases the joys of gardening at this "Community In Bloom" floral and garden exhibition. See how gardening efforts by the community have contributed towards greening up and beautifying our environment.

Venue: Central Lending Library - Level 1- The Plaza


15 Apr (Sat): Talk on Creating Your Fragrant Garden

Gardens with beautiful and bright flowers are a joy to look at. Growing fragrant flowers will add that magical and scented touch to your garden. Have you ever thought of creating your own fragrant garden? Join NParks at this programme to pick up practical tips on how to go about cultivating your own fragrant garden. Participants will learn about the suitable species of fragrant plants to choose from, where to place them, and how to care for them.

Time: 4-6pm
Venue : Central Lending Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Contact: National Library on their website

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15 Apr (Sat): Plant Walk at Hindhede Nature Park

A guided walk at this park next to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve to learn about plants and the products that we get from them. This activity is co-organized together with the Green Volunteers from Ngee Ann Poly, which adopted the park in 2004.

Time: 9.30-12.00 noon.
Venue: Hindhede Nature Park Meet Amin at Bukit Timah Visitor Centre (Office)
Contact: Genevie_CHUA@nparks.gov.sg

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15 Apr (Sat): Free talk on "Fruit Trees Of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve "

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve has an assortment of fascinating plants and animals that thrive within its vicinity. The survival of the animals and the plants are inter-linked. Join Mr Andrew Tan, National Parks Board, as he shares his observations on the inter dependency relationship between the fruiting plants and the animals of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

Time: 2.30-3.30 pm
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library - Activity Room
Contact: National Library on their website

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15 Apr (Sat): National Orchid Garden Tour free guided walk

Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with volunteer guides in this one-hour tour. Please register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre. more

Time: 9am, 10am, 11am and 4pm. Register 15 mins beforehand at Visitor Centre
Contact: Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden applies. Adults - $5; Students - $1; Senior Citizens (Above 60 years) - $1; Children (Below 12 years) free.

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15 Apr (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: Marine Fish Tour, a 30-minute tour introducing the fascinating fishes of Buloh.

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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16 Apr (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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