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Join the Naked Hermit Crabs for another one of their amazing walks and experience what nature has to offer!
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Showing posts with label walk. Show all posts
14 May (Sat): Chek Jawa boardwalk tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs
Specially for kids and families! A trip to Pulau Ubin is incomplete without a visit to Chek Jawa, one of Singapore's richest ecosystem.
Join the Naked Hermit Crabs for another one of their amazing walks and experience what nature has to offer!
Join the Naked Hermit Crabs for another one of their amazing walks and experience what nature has to offer!
14-15 May (Sat): Weekend of Singapore HeritageFest at Pulau Ubin
These activities are part of the Singapore HeritageFest 2016, which is a standalone annual Singapore-wide festival in its 13th year.
Thanks to Singapore HeritageFest 2016, enjoy these special activities by experts to get a glimpse of a side of Pulau Ubin you never knew! Explore the western tip of Pulau Ubin, go on a specialist heritage tour, join the Ubin Experience tour, or learn kampung cooking in a 100-year old kampung house.
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| One of the many little shrines on Pulau Ubin. |
Thanks to Singapore HeritageFest 2016, enjoy these special activities by experts to get a glimpse of a side of Pulau Ubin you never knew! Explore the western tip of Pulau Ubin, go on a specialist heritage tour, join the Ubin Experience tour, or learn kampung cooking in a 100-year old kampung house.
27 May (Fri): MAD for Musang! for kids with Cicada Tree Eco-Place
Common Palm Civets or 'musang' live in urban Singapore. And yes, on Pulau Ubin too!
If you are curious about what these small native carnivores look like, what they feed on, who may feed on them, and why they are important to humans, join us to learn more! MAD = Make A Difference!
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| Musang family! |
If you are curious about what these small native carnivores look like, what they feed on, who may feed on them, and why they are important to humans, join us to learn more! MAD = Make A Difference!
28 May (Sat): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This is a Vertebrate Study Group of the Nature Society (Singapore) walk supported by the Herpetological Society of Singapore.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this night walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
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| Bats are often unseen and ignored. Learn more about them on this walk! |
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this night walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
28 May (Sat): Night Macro Photography Workshop with Nicky Bay
Join Nicky Bay as he introduces the fascinating art of night macro photography at Pulau Ubin.
Night macro photography is undoubtedly much more productive and exciting than in the day. After the sun sets, nocturnal creatures emerge from their hideouts to hunt. At the same time, diurnal critters are significantly less skittish due to the lower temperatures. To top it off, it is definitely more comfortable than hiking under the sun! Many beginners to macro photography are unaware of the advantages of night macro photography and have absolutely no idea how to start.
This workshop is ideal for those starting out on macro photography, and for those who have field experience but have never tried macro photography at night. This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded photographers and learn from highly experienced photographers in night macro photography. More details here.
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| Nicky Bay does almost 50 night macro photography sessions per year! He says it is definitely incomparable to any day trip. |
Night macro photography is undoubtedly much more productive and exciting than in the day. After the sun sets, nocturnal creatures emerge from their hideouts to hunt. At the same time, diurnal critters are significantly less skittish due to the lower temperatures. To top it off, it is definitely more comfortable than hiking under the sun! Many beginners to macro photography are unaware of the advantages of night macro photography and have absolutely no idea how to start.
This workshop is ideal for those starting out on macro photography, and for those who have field experience but have never tried macro photography at night. This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded photographers and learn from highly experienced photographers in night macro photography. More details here.
29 May (Sun): Birdwatching with Nature Society (Singapore) Bird Group
Experienced guides from the Nature Society (Singapore) Bird Group will lead this special Pesta Ubin birdwatching walk at Pulau Ubin, an island that never fails to surprise.
There are always new things waiting to be discovered. As we take a 3-hour walk through coastal/mangrove and countryside habitats, we will look out for island specialties including the Red Junglefowl, Oriental Pied Hornbill and the globally-endangered Straw-headed Bulbul.
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| The majestic Oriental Pied Hornbill is among the Ubin specials you are likely to spot during this walk. |
There are always new things waiting to be discovered. As we take a 3-hour walk through coastal/mangrove and countryside habitats, we will look out for island specialties including the Red Junglefowl, Oriental Pied Hornbill and the globally-endangered Straw-headed Bulbul.
1 Jun (Wed): Discover Ubin with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin walk by Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
3-4 Jun (Fri-Sat): Family Nature Camp with Cicada Tree Eco-Place
Engage the entire family on a 2 day 1 night camp on Pulau Ubin!
Be rewarded with family bonding time, fresh air, and learning more about Pulau Ubin's amazing wildlife, heritage and way of life.
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| Come to the rustic Ubin Living Lab! |
Be rewarded with family bonding time, fresh air, and learning more about Pulau Ubin's amazing wildlife, heritage and way of life.
4 Jun (Sat): Nature and Landscape Sketching with Nature Society (Singapore)
Join artist Alpana Ahuja for a fun and casual site drawing session at the Pulau Ubin.
Meet fellow nature and wildlife art lovers to observe and sketch Pulau Ubin's landscape and diverse biodiversity. No drawing experience is necessary.
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| Let Ubin inspire the artist in you! |
Meet fellow nature and wildlife art lovers to observe and sketch Pulau Ubin's landscape and diverse biodiversity. No drawing experience is necessary.
4 Jun (Sat): Kampong Tour with Ubin NParks volunteers
Take a walk with Ubin NParks volunteers to experience Ubin's wonderful natural and cultural heritage.
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| The lovely Sensory Trail Ponds is part of this tour. |
4 Jun (Sat): Guided walk of Ubin mangroves with Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative
FREE walking tour of Ubin's mangroves near Ubin Town.
Learn about an exciting ground-up community effort to give Mother Nature a hand in restoring mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin.
Find out more about the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative and theEcological Mangrove Restoration method, where mangroves will be naturally restored at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin.
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| Take a stroll along kampung trails to the mangroves nearby. |
Learn about an exciting ground-up community effort to give Mother Nature a hand in restoring mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin.
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| Mangroves seedlings naturally settle. How can we lend Mother Nature a hand so that more grow up into trees? |
Find out more about the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative and theEcological Mangrove Restoration method, where mangroves will be naturally restored at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin.
4 Jun (Sat): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This is a Herpetological Society of Singapore walk supported by the Vertebrate Study Group of the Nature Society (Singapore).
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this night walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
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| Snakes are beautiful and will not harm if they don't feel threatened. |
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this night walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
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.
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).
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| 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): 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.
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!
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| 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!
8 Jun (Wed): Discover Ubin with Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Join this very special Ubin walk by Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore.
Together with other experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this night walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
Together with other experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this night walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.
9 Jun (Thu): Nature-sketch walk at Chek Jawa for kids with the Green Beans, SOTA
CANCELLED due to lack of response. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Calling kids ages 5 to 12! Come sketch the amazing wildlife and beautiful scenes at Chek Jawa with the Green Beans from the School of The Arts (SOTA).
During the 2-hour session, learn about one of Singapore's richest eco-systems through sketching! Beginners welcomed! No experience is required. Materials will be provided.
Calling kids ages 5 to 12! Come sketch the amazing wildlife and beautiful scenes at Chek Jawa with the Green Beans from the School of The Arts (SOTA).
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| Express the wonder of Chek Jawa through art! |
During the 2-hour session, learn about one of Singapore's richest eco-systems through sketching! Beginners welcomed! No experience is required. Materials will be provided.
10 Jun (Fri): Nature-sketch walk at Chek Jawa for kids with the Green Beans, SOTA
Calling kids ages 5 to 12! Come sketch the amazing wildlife and beautiful scenes at Chek Jawa with the Green Beans from the School of The Arts (SOTA).
During the 2-hour session, learn about one of Singapore's richest eco-systems through sketching! Beginners welcomed! No experience is required. Materials will be provided.
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| Express the wonder of Chek Jawa through art! |
During the 2-hour session, learn about one of Singapore's richest eco-systems through sketching! Beginners welcomed! No experience is required. Materials will be provided.
10 Jun (Fri): Night Critters Walk by Cicada Tree Eco-Place
Specially for kids and their families. As dusk falls on Pulau Ubin, shy and secretive nocturnal wildlife start to wake up. Expect to see surprising sightings of native wildlife such as the Musang (Palm Civet Cat), Wild Pigs, and if we are really, really lucky, the Pangolin (Scaly Ant-eater) on our slow easy walk.
Several species of owl live on Ubin, so we may also get to see, or at least hear, the Spotted Wood-owl, Collared Scops-owl and the Brown Hawk-owl. Our nature guides will use their torchlights to try and spot them, and the Large-tailed Nightjar, another native nocturnal bird. We might even encounter some snakes!
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| Our exciting walks as dusk falls! |
Several species of owl live on Ubin, so we may also get to see, or at least hear, the Spotted Wood-owl, Collared Scops-owl and the Brown Hawk-owl. Our nature guides will use their torchlights to try and spot them, and the Large-tailed Nightjar, another native nocturnal bird. We might even encounter some snakes!
11 Jun (Sat): Nature-sketch walk at Chek Jawa for kids with the Green Beans, SOTA
Calling kids ages 5 to 12! Come sketch the amazing wildlife and beautiful scenes at Chek Jawa with the Green Beans from the School of The Arts (SOTA).
During the 2-hour session, learn about one of Singapore's richest eco-systems through sketching! Beginners welcomed! No experience is required. Materials will be provided.
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| Express the wonder of Chek Jawa through art! |
During the 2-hour session, learn about one of Singapore's richest eco-systems through sketching! Beginners welcomed! No experience is required. Materials will be provided.
11 Jun (Sat): Forest Clean Up with Jalan Hijau Group, Nature Society (Singapore)
Make a difference for Pulau Ubin, classified as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) with a variety of healthy habitats rich in animals and plants.
Join us as we make a difference in this charming and rustic island by helping to clean up its forest. Learn about the negative effects of litter on our environment and understand how you can do your part to be better stewards of nature through the principles of Leave No Trace.
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| Ubin's forests are home for amazing wildlife. Help keep the forests clean! |
Join us as we make a difference in this charming and rustic island by helping to clean up its forest. Learn about the negative effects of litter on our environment and understand how you can do your part to be better stewards of nature through the principles of Leave No Trace.
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