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

24-30 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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29 Jul (Sat): Pulau Ubin Evening Walk with Grant Pereira

Grant Pereira and the Green Volunteers Network. The walk should take about 2 hours and limited to 20 participants, first come first served. Pre-registration required.

More about the Green Volunteers Network

Time: Meet 4pm SHARP at Changi Village jetty.
Cost: $4 boat fare to and from Ubin
Contact: Grant at grant@gvn.com.sg with your name and mobile number.

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29 Jul (Sat): Cooking Class in a Kampong House on Pulau Ubin

Learn how to prepare Nasi Kerabu. We wil go harvest the jungle herbs for the cooking. This is a hands on cooking class. You will also be served Lontong upon arrival.

More on the Ubin Stories blog

Time: 8.30am-2pm
Venue: Pulau Ubin
Cost: S$85 per person (Cost includes ferry and taxi ride on the island)
Contact: Ruqxana at Cookery Magic

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29 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

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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30 Jul (Sun): MacRitchie-Bukit Timah Fundraising hike for iGAP

Let the fund raising team of iGAP show you the nature trail hike from MacRitchie Reservoir to Bukit Timah Natural Reserve. This is to raise funds for their upcoming projects (see below). Along the way, you can enjoy the nature (trees, monkeys, squirrels and tortoises included), beautiful scenery and see things tucked in the forest which you would never imagine.

iGAP (inter-Generational Affinity Project) is made up of a group of volunteers who are dedicated to bridging the gap between the elderly and the youth through meaningful interaction. We are a non-profit, non-governmental organisation under the flagship of SIF (Singapore International Foundation). Goals for 2006: To promote interaction and understanding between the elderly and youth participants; and to promote volunteerism among youths.

Time: 8am sharp
Registration fee: $8
Contact: register at igap.team@gmail.com

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30 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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30 Jul (Sun): Free "Painting with Pui San" at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Has been rescheduled to 6 Aug (Sun) as Pui San is on vacation.

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