What's on this week for nature activities in Singapore

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

30 Jul-5 Aug 07

2 Aug-31 Dec 07: The Linnaeus Exhibition

Come join us in celebrating Linnaeus 300! This year marks the 300th birth anniversary of the remarkable Swedish biologist, Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Plant and Animal Classification. Come join us in all the events and activities, at the Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens. All are welcome!

More details on the National Biodiversity Reference Centre website

2 Aug-31 Dec 07: The Linnaeus Exhibition
Time: 11am - 4pm (Mon - Fri) 9am - 1pm (Sat & Sun) Closed on Public Holidays
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Library of Botany & Horticulture

4, 11, 18, 25 Aug (Sat): Guided tour of the Linnaeus Exhibition
Time: 10am and 11am
Venue: Tour starts at the Green Pavilion (Level 1, Botany Centre) Singapore Botanic Gardens.

4, 18 Oct (Thu): Film screeing "Expedition Linne"
The Linnaeus Expedition: An adventure on Seven Continents
Time: 6pm
Venue: Function Hall (Level 1, Botany Centre) Singapore Botanic Gardens

2 Aug (Thu): Launch of the Linnaeus Exhibit and talk on "Linnaeus and His Garden"

In celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the birth of Carolus Linnaeus, the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the Swedish Embassy present: "Linnaeus and His Garden".

2007 marks the 300th birth anniversary of Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Plant and Animal Classification. Prof Tomas Hallingback, from the Swedish Agricultural University, Uppsala, Sweden will present a seminar on the history, design, transformation, preservation an the scientific significance of the world famous garden built by Linnaeus in Uppsala, Sweden. All are welcome!

Programme
3.45pm: Arrival of Guests
4.00pm: Launch of Linnaeus Exhibition & Viewing of Exhibition
4.30pm: Gardens' Talk Series: "Linnaeus and His Garden"

more on the habitatnews blog and the National Biodiversity Reference Centre website

Time: 4.30-5.30pm
Venue: Library Courtyard (Level 1 Botany Centre), Singapore Botanic Gardens

3 Aug (Fri): Launch of Raffles Museum educational publications

As part of their education programme, the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, National University of Singapore, is launching a series of publications on the natural history and ecosystems in Singapore including Biodiversity guidesheets; and an intertidal book titled “Private Lives: an exposé of Singapore’s shores”, authored by Peter Ng, Shirley Lim, Wang Luan Keng and Leo Tan.

In addition, the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and National Parks Board will jointly launch the first of a new series of biodiversity posters: “The Nature of Singapore: Banded Leaf Monkey”.

The Guest of Honour for the launch is Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. Following the launch there will be a tour of the biodiversity exhibition and Raffles Museum Public Gallery.

Dress: Smart Casual

To attend, pls RSVP Wang Luang Keng at dbswlk@nus.edu.sg by 25 Jul

More on the National Biodiversity Reference Centre website

Time: 2-4pm
Venue: The National University of Singapore, Science Drive 1, Block S16, LT31 (Science Auditorium)
Contact: Wang Luang Keng at dbswlk@nus.edu.sg

4 Aug (Sat): Guided tour of the Linnaeus Exhibition

Come join us in celebrating Linnaeus 300! This year marks the 300th birth anniversary of the remarkable Swedish biologist, Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Plant and Animal Classification.

More details on the National Biodiversity Reference Centre website

Time: 10am and 11am
Venue: Tour starts at the Green Pavilion (Level 1, Botany Centre) Singapore Botanic Gardens.

4 Aug (Sat): Chek Jawa intertidal walk

Let the Ubin NParks volunteers introduce you to the intertidal marine life of this unique shore on Pulau Ubin.

Pre-registration required.
More details about the walks on the Ubin NParks website
More about Chek Jawa.

Time: 8.30am
Venue: In front of the Volunteer Hub at Pulau Ubin
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: Ubin NParks at 6542-4108

4 Aug (Sat): Pulau Semakau Intertidal walk

Let the volunteer guides of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research introduce you to the amazing seagrass meadows, coral reefs and other natural marinelife on Pulau Semakau. Please register name and total number of participants with Luan Keng dbswlk@nus.edu.sg

More about the intertidal walk on the RMBR website
More about Pulau Semakau

Time: 6.30-11am
Cost per adult: $52.50. Cost per child (age 12-18): $39.90 All costs are inclusive of 5% GST (we are absorbing the 2% GST for now). To confirm your booking, a non-refundable prepayment is required. Children between 7 and 11 are allowed only when accompanied by their parents.
Contact: Luan Keng dbswlk@nus.edu.sg

4 Aug (Sat): National Library Garden Walk

The Garden Walks tour introduces the surprisingly large number of plant species within the National Library gardens. Volunteer guides share the economic and therapeutic values of plants. Tours in English (Mandarin upon request). No registration is required.

Please take your place in person at the National Library Main Lobby Information Counter at Level 1, half an hour before the tour begins. However, places are allocated on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 20 persons per tour.

Here's more about the walk on the discovery blog.

Time: 4-5.30 pm
Venue: Lee Kong Chian Reference Library
Website: http://www.nlb.gov.sg/

4 Aug (Sat): Green Vibes

Don't Just Eat Your Vegetable! Learn More About Them @ Green Vibes - An Educational Tour in a Vegetable Garden. An oasis of greenery with more than 100 species of vegetables and herbs awaits you. Located right in the heartlands, Green Vibes offer visitors a chance to experience its bounty and wealth of agricultural crops up close. There is truly something for everyone in the family.

More details on the NParks website

Time: 9-10am
Venue: Bishan Park (next to Bishan Road)
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: Register with Gin Chua at 64597744 or chua_tiong_ghim@nparks.gov.sg

4 Aug (Sat): Lower Peirce Boardwalk
free Nature Appreciation Walk

The 900m boardwalks take you through the forest then along the edge of the Reservoir. So you will encounter a wide range of wildlife from forest to aquatic creatures. And enjoy wonderful panaromas of waters surrounding by luxuriant forest. Shaded by the forest, the walk is pleasantly cool and suitable for young children. more

Time: 9.25am or 10.25am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road, which is a 2 minutes walk from Casuarina Road.
Tour duration: about one and a half hours. Suitable for young children
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call :6554 5127.

4 Aug (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

PrawnWatch 9.30am: Get a hands-on introduction to traditional prawn farming and learn about the importance of mangroves.

Time: 9.30 am and 3.30pm 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.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

4 Aug (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.
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)

5 Aug (Sun): Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
free Nature Appreciation Walk

The walk takes you along South View trail, a short, slightly undulating natural path, 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. Suitable for children aged 9 and above. more

Time: 3.55pm. Meet at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, gather at the ranger counter.
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

5 Aug (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: 9.30am 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.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401