02 December 2011

MORE biodiversity happenings for kids for the holidays!

Next Saturday, lots of fun activities for kids this school holidays! Join the Raffles Museum Toddycats and discover Singapore's natural heritage!

The exhibition will showcase animal specimens, skulls, skeletons and even a REAL DINOSAUR BONE. We will also have fun activities and exciting biodiversity talks lined up for the day

11am "The Secrets of Ubin's wildlife"
12noon "Adventures of the 'Red Jungle Fowl'"
2pm "The Return of the Wild Pig!"
3pm "Stalking the Civets of Siglap"
4pm "Singapore's River Otters"
5pm "The fruit-loving Common Palm Civet"

Date: 10 Dec (Sat)
Venue: Activity Room, Level 1, Geylang East Library
Website and contact: http://toddycats.wordpress.com/

10 Dec (Sat): Young Naturalists Passport Camp at Sungei Buloh
This one day camp encompasses a series of fun-filled and educational indoor and outdoor learning of the wetlands and nature conservation issues through worksheets, nature walks and hands-on activities. Children will earn a stamp for every completed activity, and a full collection of stamps will earn them a series of cloth badges.

Limited to 40 children between the age of 6-10 years old. Registration is required.

More information on the programme and online registration form on the Reserve website.

Time: 9am- 5pm
Cost: Each participant needs to purchase a young naturalist passport from the Visitor Services Counter at 50 cents. Registration of $5 is applicable, and cheques will be returned upon attendance and completion of the camp. The fee will be donated to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve education fund if the child fails to turn up for the camp upon registration and confirmation. Admission charges (50 cents per child) apply.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: 67941401


10 Dec (Sat): HeART for Nature – Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Anniversary Celebration 2011
Come celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve! Enjoy handicraft activities and an art exhibition by our very own nature volunteers! Come watch Mr Tham Pui San, our senior volunteer, use his Apple Ipad to sketch live! The activities include Face Painting, Hanna Painting, Origami, Bottle Painting and more! Join Us!

There will be an Art Exhibition for the whole month of December too.

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Entry charges: While the activities are 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


10 Dec (Sat): Public Bird Census Programme at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Sungei Buloh is conducting introductory bird census programme to showcase the birds of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and its bird monitoring programme. Join us to have a first-hand experience on bird watching and research work. There is a limit of 40 participants. Bring along a hat, binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Join us for a fun time bird watching and learning about the migratory birds at SBWR!

Register with mendis_tan@nparks.gov.sg Registration closes 8 Dec 2011 at 6pm, contact Mendis Tan at 67941403.

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Entry charges: While the event 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


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