22 May (Sat): Free Chek Jawa boardwalk tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs

The Naked Hermit Crabs introduce you to Chek Jawa without getting your feet wet. Even though we are not going on to the shore, there is still much to see and enjoy. There are monitor lizards, fiddler crabs, spiders, rare plants, wild boars, mudskippers and lots of fruit trees. If we are lucky, we might even spot the Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-bellied Sea Eagle and the giant Atlas Moth.

Not more than five persons in a group, pre-register at nakedhermitcrabs@gmail.com

More details on the Adventures with the Naked Hermit Crabs blog.

Time: 9.30am meet at the Chek Jawa Info Kiosk
Duration: Two hours
Cost: no charge for now, but donations accepted.
Website: http://nakedhermitcrabs.blogspot.com/
Contact: nakedhermitcrabs@gmail.com

22 May (Sat): Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research

for Nature Society (Singapore) members only

Join us for this monthly mission to rescue and study the Mangrove Horseshoe Crab (HSC). We have also started an ongoing HSC Training & Accreditation Programme for anyone keen to be a qualified HSC R&Rer. We recommend that you bring a cap, shoes/booties, sun block, repellent, cutter (for HSC rescue) and camera. Washing facilities available.

Pre-registeration required. Register with Dr Cartwright-Taylor at cartwrighttaylor@gmail.com, stating your name, if you are a NSS member or not, affiliations (eg. school/company), experience (if any) and contact details.

Time: 11.30am, meet at the extension of Kranji Road at the junction with Kranji Loop. Take bus 925 from Kranji MRT station and alight at the Chinese temple along Kranji Loop, cross the road and look for the nameless track that starts beside Leong Soon Pte Ltd (251 Kranji Road).
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

22 May (Sat): Biodiversity Walk at The Sensory Trail in Ubin

for Nature Society (Singapore) members only

Join the Plant Group in celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity as well as the UN International Year of Biodiversity 2010. The Sensory Trail in Pulau Ubin is designed to engage all our senses in a journey of discovery!

More about the Sensory Trail.
More about how to get to Pulau Ubin.

Time: 9am.
Meet at the NSS Green Hub @ Ubin located at No 34 Ubin Village. Turn left at the Ubin jetty and walk straight for less than 5 minutes until you come to a colourfully painted house (with a hornbill) on your right.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

22 May (Sat): The MIA Night Trail at the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

Discover secrets of Singapore's biodiversity at the Raffles Museum's Public Gallery in NUS, stroll through picturesque Kent Ridge Park to Reflections at Bukit Chandu, the interpretaive centre managed by National Archives of Singapore marking the defense of the ridge during the Battle of Pasir Panjang in World War II.
This is a rare opportunity to visit these two two museum galleries and the nature park at night with the experienced volunteer guides of the Raffles Museum Toddycats!

Participants will be guided by the volunteer Pasir Panjang Heritage Guides from the Raffles Museum Toddycats in collaboration with the National Archives of Singapore!

The MIA Night Trail is presented by The Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS (RMBR) and National Archives of Singapore (NAS) as part of International Museum Day celebrations.

More details on the habitatnews blog.

Time: 5.15-10.30pm and 6.15-11.30pm
Meeting point: Harbourfront Centre Bus Bay
Website and contact: http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/

22 May (Sat): MacRitchie Day Out for kids

Have fun with art! And learn the importance of respecting biodiversity and caring for your pets. 22nd May is the International Day of Biodiversity! It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. The world is invited to take action in 2010 to safeguard the variety of life on earth: biodiversity.

Limited to 15 children, aged 5-11 years old. For more information and registration, email
Mardiah_Effendi@nparks.gov.sg by 17th May 2010.

Time: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Venue: Reservoir Deck, MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

22 May (Sat): Acres Gala Dinner 2010

Book a ticket to an evening of fun. And give an animal a ticket to freedom.
Your ticket will go far. It will cover the cost of an average animal rescue, which includes a medical check-up, a microchip implant, medication, equipment, treatment and transportation. It will take an animal from injury to health, from hunger to food, from captivity to freedom. For many wild creatures, the journey is from near-death to life. For making these rescues possible, we just can’t thank you enough.

Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of your ticket cost and/or donation will directly benefit the animals.

You will also receive a double tax exemption for your ticket cost and/or donation!

For booking assistance, contact Leanora Gaffar (98446486 / leanora@acres.org.sg)

Tickets are $150 for singles and $1,350 for a table.
Premium tickets are $300 for singles and $2,600 for a table.

Time: From 6pm
Venue: The Venus Grand Ballroom, Furama Riverfront Hotel, Singapore
Website: http://www.acres.org.sg.

22 May (Sat): MAD Lesson on Mousedeer and her forest friends

Did you know we have deer in our forests? Yes, Mousedeer and Sambar Deer! Where can we find them? What do they eat and who may want to eat them? What other animals live in our forests too? How can we make a positive difference in their lives? Find out by coming for our lessons on Mousedeer and her Forest Friends.

Photo by Chan Kwok Wai.

For kid between the ages of 5 and 10.
Please sign up early as it's limited to 20 kids per class.
For enquiries and registration, please contact Celine Low at contact@cicadatree.org.sg

Time: 2.30-4.30pm
Venue: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.
Cost: $15 per child which includes a lovely badge.
Website:http://www.cicadatree.org.sg/

22 May (Sat): Talk on "Birds in our urban parks and gardens!"

In our urban setting, people often relate birds to nuisance crows and mynas found in outdoor eating places. Too often, we forgot to appreciate what nature has to offer. Come and be fascinated by the different types of birds that can be found in our urban parks and gardens. Be amazed by the variety of delightful colours coupled with the distinctive calls of birds. Learn about the important role they play in the ecosystem.

This talk is by Ms Toh Yuet Sin, Manager with the Nature Parks branch (National Parks Board).

Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Sembawang Library
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

22 May (Sat): Evolution Garden guided walk

A free guided walk of this unique garden in the Botanic Gardens, that tells the story of how our plants came to be. An easy stroll on paved paths among strange plants.

Suitable for kids.

This walk is held every fourth Saturday of the month. Please register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre.

Time: 9am (English tour) and 4pm (Mandarin tour)
Venue: Register at Visitor Centre before the tour starts.
Contact: Visitor Services 6471 7361

22 May (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.

Marine Fish guided walk at 3.30pm.

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 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