5 Oct (Sun): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh

Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.

Suitable for young children.

Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.

More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Sunday morning, subject to availability of guides.

Time: 9.30 am (subject to availability of guides) for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401

5 Oct (Sat): Paws by the Beach - celebrating World Animal Day

World Animal Day is a day where animal lovers acknowledge and give thanks for the way in which animals enrich our lives. Also, we take a moment to think of all those animals that still need our help.

We are taking this chance to spread the messages of being kind to animals and being a responsible pet owner. These are very important issues because right now, we take in more than 800 unwanted animals (pets and strays) each month.

Star appearance!
Utt ( MTV VJ) will be making an appearance at our celebrations from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. He'll be on stage introducing three of our SPCA dogs that will be up for adoption, and will be talking about how to adopt a pet from us and save a life! Afterwards, you'll be able to buy an SPCA poster for $2 and Utt will autograph it especially for you.

Stand up for whale sharks

Whale sharks are majestic creatures, known as the gentle giants of the sea. Find out more about whale sharks and why the SPCA is against the importation and display of these creatures at the Integrated Resort on Sentosa.

Exhibition

A showcase of our work at the SPCA, including the sterilisation of pets, information about animal abuse and tips on responsible pet ownership.

Find an animal to adopt

Pictures of animals currently up for adoption at our shelter will be on display at our pet-care area. Open your hearts and give one of our furry friends a home.

National Parks Board

More than a thousand different animals reside on our tropical island and many of them can only be found in our nature reserves. As we celebrate World Animal Day, the National Parks Board would like to share with you how you can help protect our natural heritage so that the nature reserves can continue to be a safe haven for the animals. You can help in the following ways:
- think again before you release animals into the wild
- do not feed monkeys
- leave your pets at home when you visit nature reserves

In addition, National Parks will share information on their regular, free guided walks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve.

Also lots of games, face-and-hand painting, animal balloons for children, pet-care advice corner, a play by Underground Theatre entitled The Crow's Lament

Stage show times
12pm: Best Kept Pet Competition
12.30pm: Meet Utt (MTV VJ)
1pm: A skit by Underground Theatre titled The Crow's Lament
2pm: Fastest Tail-wagging Competition
2.30pm: Kunalen magic show

Time: 10.30am to 6pm
Venue: East Coast Park (Car park area C3) near McDonalds
Website: http://www.spca.org.sg/whatsnew.html#WAD08
Contact: enquiries@spca.org.sg

4 Oct (Sat): "Secret Shores of Singapore" talk at Sungei Buloh

Ria Tan will share on the "Secret Shores of Singapore" through 300-600 recent photos and stories of adventures and discoveries on our living shores.

With a special focus on Cyrene Reef! more about this reef

From Changi to Tuas, Sentosa to the Sisters Islands and beyond. Nemos, sea snakes, living corals and more. Ria will also share about some of the threats to our shores, and the many ways ordinary people CAN make a difference about our little-known shores. For a sample of the photos in the talk, see the wildsingapore flickr site

Ria is not a scientist and is just an ordinary person who has been photographing the shores for the last 7 years. She is also co-author of the Chek Jawa Guidebook and Southern Shores guidesheet. She also volunteers as a guide with Chek Jawa, Pulau Semakau as well as wildfilms, the Naked Hermit Crabs and TeamSeagrass. She blogs at wild shores of singapore and also contributes to several blogs including wildfilms, wildsingapore news, wildsingapore happenings and the singapore celebrates our reefs blog.

All are welcome!

Time: 10.30am-12noon
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact:
info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401

4 Oct (Sat): Green Vibes at Bishan Park

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.

This event is held every first Saturday of the month.

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

4 Oct (Sat): Nature walk at Lower Peirce Boardwalk

Free guided nature walk along boardwalks through cool, shady forests and by the Lower Peirce Reservoir. Learn about our forests, spot forest and aquatic wildlife, enjoy panaromic views of waters surrounded by luxuriant forest.

Suitable for young children.

Pre-registration required.

More about the Lower Peirce Trail on the wildsingapore website and NParks website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks Central Nature Reserve and is held every first Saturday of the month.

Time: 9.25am and 10.25am. Meet at Casuarina Entrance of the trail along Old Upper Thomson Road, which is a 2-minute walk from Casuarina Road.
Tour duration: One-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: vanessa_chang@nparks.gov.sg or call 6554 5127.

4 Oct (Sat): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh

Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.

Suitable for young children.

Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.

More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Saturday.

Time: 9.30am and 3.30pm for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact:
info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401

4 Oct (Sat): Screening of Diminishing Memories of Lim Chu Kang

Diminishing Memories I and II are two thought- provoking and intimate documentaries, a tribute to Yee Peng's indelible memories of Lim Chu Kang. Follow Yee Peng's personal journey in her attempt to re-capture her lost childhood and her struggle in letting her beloved kampong go.

Both films are narrated in Mandarin and subtitled in English, with interviews conducted in Mandarin, English and the Teochew dialect. Screenings will be followed by the director's Q&A sessions.

To book tickets contact the Arts House Ticketing Hotline: 6332 6919 or email tickets@toph.com.sg

More info on the Arts House website.

Screening dates:
19 Sep (Fri) 7.30pm
20 Sep (Sat) 4 and 7.30pm
3 Oct (Fri) 7.30pm
4 Oct (Sat) 4 and 7.30pm

By popular demand, additional screening dates
15 October, Wednesday, 7.30pm
16 October, Thursday, 7.30pm
17 October, Friday, 7.30pm
18 October, Saturday, 4pm and 7.30pm
29 October, Wednesday, 7.30pm
30 October, Thursday, 7.30pm
31 October, Friday, 7.30pm
1 November, Saturday, 4pm and 7.30pm

Venue: The Arts House, Screening Room, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
(Nearest MRT- Raffles Place)
Tickets: S$8.50 Full; S$6.50 Concession (Students & Senior Citizens)
The filmmaker will donate her proceeds from the premiere to The Substation and the Asian Film Archive**
Website: http://diminishingmemories.spaces.live.com/
Contact: Yee Peng at eng_yeepeng@yahoo.com.sg

4 Oct (Sat): Our Kitchen Garden Tour at Pasir Ris Park

Excite your senses with our Garden Kitchen Tour. Find out how vegetables are grown before it gets onto your plate! You will also learn about some natural remedies that our grandmothers might have planted in their own backyard. Suitable for children from K1-P6 levels.

To register, please contact Wei Teng at 64653305 or email chong_wei_teng@nparks.gov.sg

This walk is conducted every first Saturday of the month

Time: 9am - 10am
Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Pasir Ris Green (Carpark C)
Cost: $4 per person
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: chong_wei_teng@nparks.gov.sg

3 Oct (Fri): Screening of Diminishing Memories of Lim Chu Kang

Diminishing Memories I and II are two thought- provoking and intimate documentaries, a tribute to Yee Peng's indelible memories of Lim Chu Kang. Follow Yee Peng's personal journey in her attempt to re-capture her lost childhood and her struggle in letting her beloved kampong go.

Both films are narrated in Mandarin and subtitled in English, with interviews conducted in Mandarin, English and the Teochew dialect. Screenings will be followed by the director's Q&A sessions.

To book tickets contact the Arts House Ticketing Hotline: 6332 6919 or email tickets@toph.com.sg

More info on the Arts House website.

Screening dates:
19 Sep (Fri) 7.30pm
20 Sep (Sat) 4 and 7.30pm
3 Oct (Fri) 7.30pm
4 Oct (Sat) 4 and 7.30pm

By popular demand, additional screening dates
15 October, Wednesday, 7.30pm
16 October, Thursday, 7.30pm
17 October, Friday, 7.30pm
18 October, Saturday, 4pm and 7.30pm
29 October, Wednesday, 7.30pm
30 October, Thursday, 7.30pm
31 October, Friday, 7.30pm
1 November, Saturday, 4pm and 7.30pm

Venue: The Arts House, Screening Room, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
(Nearest MRT- Raffles Place)
Tickets: S$8.50 Full; S$6.50 Concession (Students & Senior Citizens)
The filmmaker will donate her proceeds from the premiere to The Substation and the Asian Film Archive**
Website: http://diminishingmemories.spaces.live.com/
Contact: Yee Peng at eng_yeepeng@yahoo.com.sg

1 Oct (Wed): Intertidal walk at Pulau Semakau

This half-day guided walk will take you through the operations of the landfill and the pristine intertidal area of Pulau Semakau. Guided by Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Semakau volunteer guides, participants will explore the richness of the seagrass meadows and coral reefs without having to dive in our waters.

Booking required. Reservations not accepted. Booking is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

60 places available. Please register early: email Luan Keng dbswlk@nus.edu.sg your name, organisation (if any), number of participants. To confirm your booking, a non-refundable pre-payment is required.

More about the walks on the RMBR website. More about Pulau Semaku on the wildsingapore website.


Time: 3.30-8pm
Departure point: participants will be advised
Cost: $53.50/adult, $40.60/child (age 7-18); all cost is inclusive of 7% GST, boat rides (return), guiding fees, guidesheets and coordinating fees.
Website: RMBR website
Contact: Siyang siyang@nus.edu.sg