Showing posts with label 5 Jun (Sun). Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5 Jun (Sun). Show all posts

5 Jun (Sun): Makan at Pulau Ubin with Yelp Singapore

Let's support the eateries on the island by doing a mini-food tour.

Makan at Pulau Ubin: Seafood restaurant
Dining by the sea!

All are welcome; there is no fee to be paid to Yelp SG but please bring cash as everyone will pay their own way at the restaurants.

Makan at Pulau Ubin: Seafood restaurant
Old-style kopi tiam.

Check-in to the event on Yelp and get some freebies as well!

5 Jun (Sun): Balik Chek Jawa with the Chek Jawa community

FREE, no registration required, just come to Chek Jawa! Volunteer guides will be at the boardwalk to share about Chek Jawa's amazing wildlife.

Wong Ley Kun leading the free guided tour of Chek Jawa by the Naked Hermit Crabs
A spectacular view at from the Jejawi Tower! 

From monkeys to wild boar, birds to butterflies, crabs to mudskippers, and fascinating plants of the mangroves and shores, some of which are rare elsewhere. If we are lucky we may encounter otters or even a dugong. (There will be NO activities on the seashores).

5 Jun (Sun): Journey to the East with Pedal Ubin

Balik Chek Jawa with a Journey to the East with cycling guides from the NUS Toddycats, volunteer guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.

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Pedal Ubin at the 2015 Ubin Open House

We will visit the Chek Jawa Open House by the Chek Jawa community and enjoy a guided tour of the Chek Jawa boardwalk. And check out the fun activities at House No. 1!

5 Jun (Sun): Kayaking Sungei Jelutong with Nature Society (Singapore) and Kayakasia

For families and kids! Explore Sungei Jelutong. A gem in the heart of rustic Pulau Ubin, it is one of the most interesting mangrove rivers in Singapore.
Kayaking at Jelutong mangroves
A rare opportunity to get close to mangroves!

Come, join us for a leisurely 1-hour guided paddle where our volunteer guides will share interesting facts on the flora and fauna along the river, the importance of our coastal forests, and what we can do to conserve them. This trip is suitable for both adults and children.


5 Jun (Sun): Ubin's Commonest Bird Quest with Nature Society (Singapore) Bird Group

Join the Nature Society (Singapore) Bird Group on this exciting quest to find out more about Pulau Ubin’s common, but fascinating, birds.

Oriental pied-hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris)
Some of Ubin's common birds are large,
yet requires skill to spot!

Teams of 2-4 persons will go about Pulau Ubin within a fixed time period to list common bird species seen or heard.

Don’t worry if you are new to birdwatching. Complete novices will be partnered with more experienced birders. This is a great opportunity to learn from the experts!

5 Jun (Sun): Ubin's Animal Puppet workshop for children and families by Jacquelyn Soo

Kids and families! Learn from Jacquelyn about the Animals that live on Ubin Island!
Jacquelyn Soo with an awesome map of Pulau Ubin
created by kids at her art workshop during Ubin Day 2014.
During the workshop, children will learn to make their own Ubin Animal puppet which they can carry it around the island and pretend to be the animal of the day. With luck, the children may encounter their animal friends in the wild!

Kids can choose to learn to make these Ubin Animals: Otter, Hornbill Bird, Macaque Monkey, Wild Boar and Mousedeer!


5 Jun (Sun): Mangrove Kayaking Expedition with Adventures by Asian Detours

Get ready for an adventure with Adventures by Asian Detours as we bring you through an extraordinary journey basking in the sights and sounds of Pulau Ubin's lush mangroves!

Mangrove Kayaking Expedition with Adventures by Asian Detours
Get close to the mangroves!

This is a great adventure that doesn't require high levels of fitness or skills, making it perfect for beginners & families.

5 Jun (Sun): Round Ketam Kayaking Expedition with Adventures by Asian Detours

Perfect for all looking to get more of out of the kayaking adventure, the Round Ketam Kayaking Expedition is a must-try for adventure junkies!

Round Ketam Kayaking Expedition with Adventures by Asian Detours
Specially for adventure junkies!

No prior kayaking experience is required except for a basic level of fitness - our experienced guides are ready at hand to assist you every step of the way, and will tailor the intensity of the journey according to the group.