Celebrate Plant Conservation Day (18 May 2010) in advance with HortPark! Join in this gardening bazaar, where you will find an array of plants, including native species, on sale by hobbyists and industry partners. There will also be a variety of gardening and green lifestyle products available.
Time: 10am-6pm
Venue: HortPark, Exhibition Gallery
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ or call 6471 5601
15 May (Sat): Forest Giants at Yishun Park
Come and join us in the nature walk to learn about the beautiful and important forest trees in the Dipterocarp Arboretum of Yishun Park. Find out how the fauna life exist to live together with these giants in the forest!
To register, please contact Ms Nanthini at nanthini_elamgovan@nparks.gov.sg or Ms Tan at amy_w_k_tan@nparks.gov.sg.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Amphitheatre, Yishun Park
Cost: $4 per person
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
To register, please contact Ms Nanthini at nanthini_elamgovan@nparks.gov.sg or Ms Tan at amy_w_k_tan@nparks.gov.sg.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Amphitheatre, Yishun Park
Cost: $4 per person
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
15 May (Sat): Mangrove walk at Pasir Ris
Eppy Walk What exactly is a mudskipper? And who is Fiddler crab or Sesamine crab? Does a dog-faced water snake look more like a dog or a snake? Join the team and discover answers to the questions above and more. And if we’re lucky, we may be able to see some of the seashore animals at the river mouth (depending on the tide conditions).Suitable for kids.
Registration closes two days before the walk date.
This walk is held every third Saturday. More details on the Pasir Ris Park website.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Pasir Ris Green (Carpark C)
Cost: $4/person
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact:Lili at lin_lili@nparks.gov.sg
15 May (Sat): Nature Adventure Walk at Dairy Farm Nature Park for kids
This highly interactive Nature Adventure Walk is designed for children aged 9 – 12, allowing them to explore scientific aspects of the natural environment through hands-on activities. We promise an educational and interactive time of fun-filled activities that your whole family will enjoy.
Some of our activities include:- A guided walk of Wallace Trail, where many fruit trees and interesting plants can be sighted
- Charades, where participants will learn about the diversity of nature – animals and their unique behaviours
- Dog and Bone, where the conservation message will be brought across to participants
- Flower Identification, where participants will learn how to identify different kinds of flowers and their characteristics
- Scavenger hunt, where participants can appreciate the wonders of nature that can be found in Dairy Farm Nature Park
- Personalised Souvenir-making, where participants can design their own cup, plant seeds in it, and watch their very own plant grow as the days pass
Time: 3-6pm
Venue: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Website: http://naturetrailblazers.wordpress.com/
15 May (Sat): Guided walk at the Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin
Experience Ubin's wonderful nature through your senses along our Sensory Trail, the trail will brought you to the patch of herbs and spices and a "Secret Garden" to feel the original garden used to be on the island. Much more along the trail for you to explore.
This walk is held every third Saturday of the month.
Booking now online until 8 May.
For more details about this walk, see the NParks website More about the Sensory Trail on the wildsingapore website and Ubin Volunteers blog
Time: Walks starts 9.30am and lasts for about 1.5 hours. Meet at the Pulau Ubin Main Information Kiosk next to the Ubin Jetty.
Cost: $60 per group of 15 persons, maximum 6 groups
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
This walk is held every third Saturday of the month.
Booking now online until 8 May.
For more details about this walk, see the NParks website More about the Sensory Trail on the wildsingapore website and Ubin Volunteers blog
Time: Walks starts 9.30am and lasts for about 1.5 hours. Meet at the Pulau Ubin Main Information Kiosk next to the Ubin Jetty.
Cost: $60 per group of 15 persons, maximum 6 groups
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
15 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.
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
14 May (Fri): Workshop for Nature Guides - What the Fig!
by the Leafmonkey Workshop
This workshop introduces you into the world of figs: their diversity, ecology and how to identify them. Learn more about the importance of plants to humans and the environment, and the art of basic plant identification. You'll also be able to to feel and touch various cut plant specimens, particularly figs!
This workshop is likely to be more useful for those who have already started guiding and who have some basic knowledge of figs or plants. The workshop is not intended to replace self-study and practical experience in the field.
SPEAKERS
Angie Ng
Angie is a retired Geography teacher with a passion for plants. She goes figging (almost) everyday and is one of the co-authors of "A Guide to the Fabulous Figs of Singapore". She is currently the chairrperson of Nature Society (Singapore)'s Plant Group.
Bian Tan
Bian graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Master’s in Plant Taxonomy. He was the SEA Programme Coordinator for the Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), and assists botanical institutions with plant conservation, environmental education and the SEABG network. Prior to this, he spent almost 20 years in the USA studying and working at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens, where he pioneered the establishment of their South East Asian Cloud Forest.
More details of the event on the Leafmonkey Workshop
Please register by 12 May (Wed)
Time: 7 - 9.30pm
Venue: Civil Service College, 31 North Buona Vista Road Singapore 275983 [Map]
Website: http://leafmonkeyworkshop.blogspot.com/
Contact: leafmonkey@gmail.com
This workshop introduces you into the world of figs: their diversity, ecology and how to identify them. Learn more about the importance of plants to humans and the environment, and the art of basic plant identification. You'll also be able to to feel and touch various cut plant specimens, particularly figs!
This workshop is likely to be more useful for those who have already started guiding and who have some basic knowledge of figs or plants. The workshop is not intended to replace self-study and practical experience in the field.
SPEAKERS
Angie Ng
Angie is a retired Geography teacher with a passion for plants. She goes figging (almost) everyday and is one of the co-authors of "A Guide to the Fabulous Figs of Singapore". She is currently the chairrperson of Nature Society (Singapore)'s Plant Group.
Bian Tan
Bian graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Master’s in Plant Taxonomy. He was the SEA Programme Coordinator for the Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), and assists botanical institutions with plant conservation, environmental education and the SEABG network. Prior to this, he spent almost 20 years in the USA studying and working at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens, where he pioneered the establishment of their South East Asian Cloud Forest.
More details of the event on the Leafmonkey Workshop
Please register by 12 May (Wed)
Time: 7 - 9.30pm
Venue: Civil Service College, 31 North Buona Vista Road Singapore 275983 [Map]
Website: http://leafmonkeyworkshop.blogspot.com/
Contact: leafmonkey@gmail.com
3-9 May: Highlights of the week ahead
For kids and the family
Special activities at Sungei Buloh to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, 8 May.
Walks in wild places
Announcements
From the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website: The Bliss Cafe will be closed from 3 May 2010 to 9 May 2010 for renovation and upgrading. Visitors who are coming to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve please bring your own refreshments and food during the abovementioned dates. The vending machine will still be in operation.
Competition
Video competition - "Love Green: Just Bin it" submit your anti-littering video clip and win prizes! Closing date 27 Jun.
Registration now open
Singapore news highlights
Singapore nature blog highlights
Photo of the week is this gorgeous giant clam seen on Terumbu Raya a submerged reef off Pulau Semakau shared by Mei Lin on her blog.
- MAD lessons on Pangolins with Cicada Tree Eco-Place.
- Nature Adventure Walk at Dairy Farm Nature Park for kids on Saturday and Sunday.
- HeART for Nature Workshop for kids.
Special activities at Sungei Buloh to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, 8 May.
- The Art of Paper Folding at Sungei Buloh
- Talk on "Mangroves - A Web of Love and Hate Relationships"
- Talk on "Migratory Birds of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve"
Walks in wild places
- Roots, Shoots and Fruits! at Admiralty Park
- Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh on Saturday and Sunday (with special Mandarin walk at 9.45am).
- Wallace Education Centre Gallery walk.
- Trees of the Fort a walk at Fort Canning Park.
- Rainforest walk at the Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail.
Announcements
From the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website: The Bliss Cafe will be closed from 3 May 2010 to 9 May 2010 for renovation and upgrading. Visitors who are coming to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve please bring your own refreshments and food during the abovementioned dates. The vending machine will still be in operation.
Competition
Video competition - "Love Green: Just Bin it" submit your anti-littering video clip and win prizes! Closing date 27 Jun.
Registration now open
- 29 May (Sat): Biodiversity Race 2010
- 23 May (Sun): Dive Pulau Hantu with the Hantu Bloggers.
- 22-23 May (Sat & Sun): "Singapore Hornbill Project - Return of the King" free film screening
- 22 May (Sat): ACRES Gala Dinner 2010 in support of the animal rescue centre
- 22 May (Sat): The MIA Night Trail with the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research.
- 14 May (Fri): What the Fig! a Leafmonkey Workshop for nature guides
Singapore news highlights
- Copenhagen not a failure, got world's attention: MM Jeremy Au Yong Straits Times 3 May 10;
- 'Skyrise greenery' reaching new heights in Singapore Shuli Sudderuddin and Debby Kwong, Straits Times 2 May 10;
- ASEAN ministers warn that haze could return in July Low Mei Mei Channel NewsAsia 30 Apr 10;
- More Singapore farmed fish at supermarkets Jessica Lim, Straits Times 30 Apr 10;
- Ubin retirement village - 'No Pulau Ubin for me' and 'Pulau Ubin reminds me of Alcatraz' Straits Times Forum 29 Apr 10;
- Young males are the biggest park litterbugs Victoria Vaughan, Straits Times 29 Apr 10;
Singapore nature blog highlights
- Special Feature: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research from The Lazy Lizard's Tales with individual posts and links for various creatures.
- The Great Reef lives up to its name from wonderful creation.
- Stunning Cyrene at Sunrise from wild shores of singapore
- Saddening sight at Changi from Psychedelic Nature
- "Biodiversity loss rampant: everyone must act now" from Celebrating Singapore's BioDiversity!
- A day in the life of a Body collector from Raffles Museum News
- Monkey Roadkill from Crystal and Bryan in Singapore
- Dolphin escapes from Resorts World Sentosa? from wild shores of singapore
Photo of the week is this gorgeous giant clam seen on Terumbu Raya a submerged reef off Pulau Semakau shared by Mei Lin on her blog.
9 May (Sun): The Art of Paper Folding at Sungei Buloh
Would you like to learn how to fold these amazing birds?
Come for this World Migratory Day special edition of this origami session. Learn how to fold many interesting creatures! This is a good opportunity for us to bring ourselves back to our childhood days, or to pass on the skill to our children, or a new skill for us to pick up and pass on to others.
Origami is not only fun, but is also an artistic way of interpreting animals, plants, objects, or basically anything you can think of!
For more details see the Purple Mangroves blog.
Time: 2-3.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, meet at the Information Counter at the Visitor Centre
Entry charges: While the event is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website and contact: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Come for this World Migratory Day special edition of this origami session. Learn how to fold many interesting creatures! This is a good opportunity for us to bring ourselves back to our childhood days, or to pass on the skill to our children, or a new skill for us to pick up and pass on to others.Origami is not only fun, but is also an artistic way of interpreting animals, plants, objects, or basically anything you can think of!
For more details see the Purple Mangroves blog.
Time: 2-3.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, meet at the Information Counter at the Visitor Centre
Entry charges: While the event is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website and contact: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
9 May (Sun): Nature Adventure Walk at Dairy Farm Nature Park for kids
This highly interactive Nature Adventure Walk is designed for children aged 9 – 12, allowing them to explore scientific aspects of the natural environment through hands-on activities. We promise an educational and interactive time of fun-filled activities that your whole family will enjoy.Some of our activities include:- A guided walk of Wallace Trail, where many fruit trees and interesting plants can be sighted
- Charades, where participants will learn about the diversity of nature – animals and their unique behaviours
- Dog and Bone, where the conservation message will be brought across to participants
- Flower Identification, where participants will learn how to identify different kinds of flowers and their characteristics
- Scavenger hunt, where participants can appreciate the wonders of nature that can be found in Dairy Farm Nature Park
- Personalised Souvenir-making, where participants can design their own cup, plant seeds in it, and watch their very own plant grow as the days pass
Time: 8am-11am
Venue: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Website: http://naturetrailblazers.wordpress.com/
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