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

25 Sep-1 Oct 06

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27 Sep (Wed): "A Forest's Worth of Insects"

A ZestforNature Talk by Joseph Lai jointly organised by Nature Society (Singapore) and WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature) Botanist Joseph Lai will share with you the other side of plant life: its co-evolutionary partner -- the insects. He will showcase insects that he often encounters studying plants in the rain forest of Singapore. ‘It is the inalienable primacy of our living forest that we should never forget and never to be confused nor hijacked by the aesthetic beauty of the gardens and roadside greens around us’, said Joseph Lai.

More details about the talk on Joseph Lai's www.eart-h.com
More about Joseph Lai

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Pavilion at WWF, 2 Nassim Road (next to Orchard Hotel along Orange Grove Road)
Contact: Vilma at vilma.drozario@nie.edu.sg (tel 6741-2036) or Jezlyn info@wwf.sg (tel 6735-9443)

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30 Sep (Sat): ACRES fundraising vegetarian barbeque for the Wildlife Rescue Centre

ACRES is in urgent need of funds to establish Singapore's first wildlife rescue centre. They will be taking over the land next month and need to raise more than a million Singapore dollars to make the AWRC a reality. They have raised about $7,000 so far. The AWRC will provide a home for more than 400 animals and you can help make a difference for each of these animal's lives.

To raise funds for the AWRC, Acres will be holding a vegetarian barbeque along with some fun activities and games.

Acres will also be providing more details about the AWRC on the night.

To purchase a ticket ($20), please call Acres at 6581 2488 or email info@acres.org.sg

All proceeds will go towards the establishment of the rescue centre.

More details in ACRES' email

Time: 6pm until late
Venue: Mutts and Mittens, 11 Pasir Ris Farmway 2 Singapore 519326 (opposite the Pet Hotel)
Contact: info@acres.org.sg or call 6581 2488

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30 Sep (Sat): Volunteer Orientation at Ubin NParks

This orientation would bring you to the various attractions in Ubin and give you a chance to meet NParks staff, understand NParks work in Ubin, your role as a volunteer and be a great chance for you to get answers to the questions you have as a volunteer.

Interested in joining the programme but would like to find out more first? email Adelle adelle_wang@yahoo.com

Sign up for the volunteer programme at the Ubin NParks website.

See also the ubin volunteers blog for all the wild stuff that the ubin volunteers get to do.

Time: 9.30am
Venue: Pulau Ubin Information Kiosk how to get to Ubin
Contact: Adelle adelle_wang@yahoo.com

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30 Sep (Sat): Shooting his Passion

At this BWV ReefTalk, Dr Chua Ee Kiam shares his passion of photographing nature. Dr Chua is a Senior Consultant with the National Dental Centre and Clinical Associate Professor with NUH. His work consumes him but he still finds time to excel in his favourite past-time – nature photography where he finds meaning in sharing with others what he sees. He has always been concerned about the constant degradation and devastation of the rainforests and coral reefs in the region. He would like to share his vision of a better tomorrow by highlighting the beauty of the natural heritage.

There will also be an info booth and poster display of our amazing local marine life so come by early to check out! Free seating and standing space available.

Poster on the talk on the Reefwalk blog

More info about BWV and about Dr Chua Ee Kiam

Time: 3-4pm
Venue: The Programme Zone, library@Orchard
Contact: Enquiries are welcomed at reeftalk@bluewatervolunteers.org.

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30 Sep (Sat): Old Plantation Plant Walk
for NSS members only

Juggi and the Nature Society (Singapore) Plant Group brings you to visit the vast sprawling green area which was once a nutmeg plantation,and which later became the Tanglin Barracks, headquarters of the British Far East Land Forces.

Time: 9am, meet along Minden Road in front of St George's Church.
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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30 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

9.30am: Prawn Watch A hands-on introduction to traditional prawn farming. Along the way 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. Register at the Visitor Centre at 9am. Tour duration: one to one and a half hours.

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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1 Oct (Sun): Sensory Trail Walk at Pulau Ubin with the Green Volunteers Network

Come for this two and a half hour walk to experience Ubin with all your senses. Maximum 24 people. Pre-registration is required. When booking, leave your name and mobile number.

Message from GVN "When you book, please turn up, cancelling at the last minute deprives another person of a place. "

Time: 3.30 pm SHARP, meet at Changi Village jetty
Cost: $4 boat fare (two way to Pulau Ubin)
The following buses go to Changi Village interchange. 2, 29, 59 and 109.
Contact: Grant Pereira grant@gvn.com.sg

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1 Oct (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
free Nature Appreciation Walk

The walk takes you along the short South View trail for a quick introduction to the rainforest. You will learn more about the amazing plant life in a rainforest and how everything fits remarkably together. more

Time: Walk starts at 4pm. Meet 5 minutes before the walk starts at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: about one hour. Not accessible to prams and wheelchairs.
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks.
Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or Tel:6554 5127

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1 Oct (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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