Showing posts with label booth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label booth. Show all posts
4 Jun (Sat): Fly Fishing Demo and Clinic with the Gamefish And Aquatic Rehabilitation Society
Sustainable fishing can be fun! Learn more about fly fishing techniques from the volunteers of the Gamefish And Aquatic Rehabilitation Society (GARS). Their mission is the preservation and restoration of freshwater/saltwater habitats, and to promote responsible and sustainable fishing.
4 Jun (Sat): The Island of Everlasting Utility: A Pulau Ubin photo project
Presented by the Singapore Heritage Society, The Island of Everlasting Utility is a collection of images by filmmaker & photographer, Clarice Lee, reflecting the creativity and resourcefulness of Pulau Ubin islanders.
Items that are normally overlooked or discarded by people on the mainland have found new purposes in the hands of Ubin residents. Almost anything big or small, broken or old can serve a purpose.
Items that are normally overlooked or discarded by people on the mainland have found new purposes in the hands of Ubin residents. Almost anything big or small, broken or old can serve a purpose.
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about herps with Herpetological Society of Singapore
Herps, more commonly known as reptiles and amphibians are often under appreciated, but are integral and important to our ecosystem.
Come join the Herpetological Society of Singapore volunteers who will share their perspective on these misunderstood animals.
Singaporean herps are incredibly pretty. See if you can colour them in. Check out this awesome colouring sheet done by Kaijie Khoo and Sumita Thiagarajan! Come to the booth to get your copy!
Singaporean herps are incredibly pretty. See if you can colour them in. Check out this awesome colouring sheet done by Kaijie Khoo and Sumita Thiagarajan! Come to the booth to get your copy!
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative
Learn about this exciting ground-up community effort to give Mother Nature a hand.
Learn more about Ubin mangroves, meet the R.U.M. members and learn how they hope, through the Ecological Mangrove Restoration method, to naturally restore mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin. See awesome mangrove specimens, cool mangrove field gear, learn about studies of the fishes in Ubin mangroves, and MORE!
Get FREE mangrove colouring sheets! Four different sheets, each featuring different plants and animals and human activities in the mangrove forest.
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| Ubin's mangroves are fascinating! |
Learn more about Ubin mangroves, meet the R.U.M. members and learn how they hope, through the Ecological Mangrove Restoration method, to naturally restore mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin. See awesome mangrove specimens, cool mangrove field gear, learn about studies of the fishes in Ubin mangroves, and MORE!
Get FREE mangrove colouring sheets! Four different sheets, each featuring different plants and animals and human activities in the mangrove forest.
4 Jun (Sat): Launch of two new books about Pulau Ubin!
Come meet the authors, and get your copies at a special price!
Footprints on an island – Rediscovering Pulau Ubin, by Dr Chua Ee Kiam, Ms Choo Mui Eng and Mr. Wong Tuan Wah. A much anticipated update of Dr Chua's earlier book on Pulau Ubin - a classic. Includes gorgeous images and fascinating stories of the people, nature and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
Usual price $32, launch price $25.60
The Hunt for the Green Boomerang, by Neil Humphreys. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Cheng Puay Koon, tells of the adventures of three friends. Alfie, Luke and Pacey are on a school outing to Pulau Ubin. Intrigued by talk of wild animals, forests and swamps, the three brothers hop on their bicycles to discover what Pulau Ubin has to offer. Includes a FREE pull out treasure map!
Usual price $16, launch price $12.80
Footprints on an island – Rediscovering Pulau Ubin, by Dr Chua Ee Kiam, Ms Choo Mui Eng and Mr. Wong Tuan Wah. A much anticipated update of Dr Chua's earlier book on Pulau Ubin - a classic. Includes gorgeous images and fascinating stories of the people, nature and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
Usual price $32, launch price $25.60
The Hunt for the Green Boomerang, by Neil Humphreys. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Cheng Puay Koon, tells of the adventures of three friends. Alfie, Luke and Pacey are on a school outing to Pulau Ubin. Intrigued by talk of wild animals, forests and swamps, the three brothers hop on their bicycles to discover what Pulau Ubin has to offer. Includes a FREE pull out treasure map!
Usual price $16, launch price $12.80
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about horseshoe crabs with the Marine Conservation Group, Nature Society (Singapore)
Did you know horseshoe crabs are not actually a species of crab? Learn all about the fascinating horseshoes crabs on Pulau Ubin and Singapore.
Find out more about the Horseshoe Crab Rescue and Research project by the Nature Society (Singapore) and how you can join in and make a difference for our horseshoe crabs.
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| Horseshoe crabs are fascinating! |
Find out more about the Horseshoe Crab Rescue and Research project by the Nature Society (Singapore) and how you can join in and make a difference for our horseshoe crabs.
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about green energy with Daily Life Renewable Energy
Did you know that Ubin Town is supplied with green electricity? Made possible by Daily Life Renewable Energy Pte Ltd (DLRE)!
Specially for Pesta Ubin, DLRE is also bringing the coolest green technology in town: the LED Green Lantern. The LED Green Lantern is powered by seawater or salt water, which can also be used to charge an of your USB devices!
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| DLRE shared the amazing saltwater lamp at Ubin Open House 2015. |
Specially for Pesta Ubin, DLRE is also bringing the coolest green technology in town: the LED Green Lantern. The LED Green Lantern is powered by seawater or salt water, which can also be used to charge an of your USB devices!
4 Jun (Sat): Celebrate Ubin's Singapore Specials with SOSD
Pulau Ubin's community dogs exemplify the kampung spirit, and live the "Ubin Way" of life. Come celebrate Ubin's Singapore Specials. Say hello to the friendly Ubin Kampong Dogs, who are regarded by residents and visitors alike as ambassadors of this island.
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about seagrasses with TeamSeaGrass
Singapore has seagrasses! Like the lush meadows at Chek Jawa!
Learn why seagrasses are important to the ecosystem. And more about the creatures that depend on these underwater meadows for their survival - like the Dugong! Fun and interactive activities for all! Suitable for both adults and kids. Get a TeamSeaGrass prize when you complete any of the activites.
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| TeamSeaGrass volunteers at Chek Jawa! |
Learn why seagrasses are important to the ecosystem. And more about the creatures that depend on these underwater meadows for their survival - like the Dugong! Fun and interactive activities for all! Suitable for both adults and kids. Get a TeamSeaGrass prize when you complete any of the activites.
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about local marine biodiversity and marine trash with International Coastal Cleanup Singapore
Appreciate the fascinating and beautiful creatures that live in Ubin's beaches and mangroves, as well as the dangers that trash poses to these animals.
The ICCS booth will feature specimens of marine life, and will be accompanied by a mini-gameshow to show participants the extent of trash that lines our beaches! Find out what this trash mainly comprises of, and how we can change our daily habits into more sustainable ones.
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| Find out more about our marine life and the threats they face. |
The ICCS booth will feature specimens of marine life, and will be accompanied by a mini-gameshow to show participants the extent of trash that lines our beaches! Find out what this trash mainly comprises of, and how we can change our daily habits into more sustainable ones.
4 Jun (Sat): Learn about marine protection with Sea Shepherd
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high sea. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
Come speak to us and know more about Sea Shepherd and our campaigns such as intervening illegal whaling activities, document and expose the cruelty behind the captive dolphin trade, as well as protecting endangered species from overfishing and illegal fishing.
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| Sea Shepherd Singapore booth at the 2014 Ubin Open House. |
11 Jun (Sat): Outdoor Ethics with Better Trails
Better Trails, a social enterprise that promote responsible outdoor ethics through environment education and outdoor recreation.
Anyone who engages in outdoor activities, from camping, biking, kayaking or even taking a stroll in the parks have a personal responsibility to keep the natural environment in its original state for all to enjoy. No impact is too small.
Come visit our booth and learn about the various impacts which may be resulted from our recreational activities and discover how we can minimise them through the 7 principles of Leave No Trace (LNT).
Anyone who engages in outdoor activities, from camping, biking, kayaking or even taking a stroll in the parks have a personal responsibility to keep the natural environment in its original state for all to enjoy. No impact is too small.
Come visit our booth and learn about the various impacts which may be resulted from our recreational activities and discover how we can minimise them through the 7 principles of Leave No Trace (LNT).
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