WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?!
Nature activities and events happening this week

17- 23 Jul 06

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17-27 Jul: Passage of Hope by Eco 4 the World
at the Woodlands Regional Library

The Passage of Hope Singapore 2006 is to bring together the environmental organizations of Singapore and develop a holistic approach for positive environmental action based upon school participation and community involvement.

More details on the Eco4theWorld website

17 Jul (Mon): "Focus on Your World" Photo Exhibition

18 Jul (Tue)
2.30pm: Talk by Waterways Society
3pm: Terrarium Workshop by Singapore Environment Council

19 Jul (Wed)
3pm: Talk by NEA on Waste Minimization
3.30pm: E4W Foundation Workshop

20 Jul (Thu)
3pm: Talk by Restroom Association of Singapore followed by Workshop

21 Jul (Fri)
3pm: Presentation on Climate Change

22 Jul (Sat)
10am: Field Trip to Kallang River by WaterWays Watch Society 3pm: Youth Envoys- Informational Talk & Spot Art by NEA

23-24 Jul (Sun-Mon): "Focus on Your World" Photo Exhibition

25 Jul (Tue)
3pm: Terrarium Workshop by Singapore Environment Council

26-27 Jul (Wed-Thu): "Focus on Your World" Photo Exhibition

Contact: Dinkim dinkim@eco4theworld.org or Patty Yunita patty@eco4theworld.com Tel: 6327 1182 Tel: 6327 1182

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22 Jul (Sat): MacRitchie to Peirce Reservoir Ramble
Only for NSS members

The Nature Ramblers led by Sutari/ Rehan will bring you on a 11km/5hr ramble. You will enjoy the coolness and bird-calls as we walk along nature trails, a good view of Peirce Reservoir from the Tree-Top Walk and the beautiful scenery as we make our way to Upper Peirce. Ramble ends at Casuarina Road for lunch. Booking not required. For members only, not suitable for children below 12 yrs.

Time: 7.30am, meet at MacRitchie Reservoir Car Park B
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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22 Jul (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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22 Jul (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

3pm: 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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23 Jul (Sun): Kids' Fun with Dinosaurs

Wang Luan Keng and the Education Group. This one-hour workshop at the Botanic Gardens, we'll learn about different types of dinosaurs and how to recognize plant-eating from meat-eating dinosaurs through games. We'll also teach you how to make your very own dinosaur mask. If you are between the ages of 5 and 9 and are interested in learning about dinosaurs come for some afternoon fun!

Members $5, non-members $10. Wear lightweight cotton clothing and bring insect repellent.

To register, email Vilma vdroza@nie.edu.sg
and Zaki bpelari@yahoo.com

Time: 3.15pm , meet at the Botanic Gardens 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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23 Jul (Sun): Heritage Fest 2006--the Pasir Panjang Heritage Trail

As part of Heritage Fest 2006, the Pasir Panjang Heritage Guides invite you on a walk to learn about the ecosystem of Kent Ridge Park, the history of Pasir Panjang Ridge and the fierce and heroic battle that took place there during the war.

We will introduce the distinctive plants of the Adinandra belukar and other native plants like adinandra, tembusu, tiup-tiup and senduduk, and their practical uses. The canopy boardwalk may surprise us with flying dragons, crested green lizards and squirrels. Soaring above us often are sea eagles. Out to sea are the south-western islands and the changing Pasir Panjang shoreline is brought alive with the memories of former residents.

Along the route, visitors will note the significant points of the Battle of Pasir Panjang during which a small force of the Malay Regiment valiantly defended the ridge against the invading Japanese Imperial Army. Reflections at Bukit Chandu, our end point, will fill in the pieces of the battle and there the guiddes leave you to reflect on Singapore's special heritage of heroism.

Programme and registration details on the Pasir Panjang Heritage webpage and habitatnews blog

Time: three evening sessions (see above links for details)
Contact: Ms Eileen Ng at eileen_ng@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332-7973

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23 Jul (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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