Vol
9 No 1
Apr 2002
a new beginning
for sungei buloh wetland reserve!
young naturalists of sungei buloh
a new take on art
bird ringing in 2001
the journey of
a volunteer guide
shorebird monitoring 2001
the day a hornbill flew over |
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young
naturalists
of sungei buloh
Comprising
130 hectares of beautiful mangroves, mudflats and ponds, Sungei Buloh
Wetland Reserve is not only home to a myriad of plants and animals
but is also a living classroom for our young naturalists to get up
close and see nature at work. |
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Designed to
draw budding young naturalists to experience the reserve, the Young
Naturalists Programme is a journey of discovery into the wonders of
nature. The challenge is for children to learn more about the wetlands
and earn their passport stamps as well as badges.
A total of 4 badges awaits the budding young naturalist who successfully
completes the following set of activities:
1. Nature Ramble
2. Nature Activity and Write Stuff
3. Thematic Trail and Natural Artist
4. Special Mission |
Category
1 Nature Ramble
Go on the following
guided tours and complete the word puzzles to earn your explorer stamps.
Mangrove
Mania
Every Sat (except Public Holidays)
Come discover the Park's unique flora and fauna as the guide leads
you through the Mangrove Boardwalk.
BirdWatch
Available in November
Birdwatch with guidance from experienced birdwatchers, learn to tell
the difference between a plover and a sandpiper.
Category
2
Nature Activities
Participate in the following activities and do the tasks assigned
to earn your inventor stamps.
Nest
Builder
On Sat from 9.15am to 9.30am
Birds are like us in ny ways. They build different kinds of "houses"
which we call nests for their young. In the wild, they make use of
natural resources around them, like grass, lallang, spider web, leaves,
sticks etc, to make their nests. Learn how they build their nest and
have a go at constructing one yourself.
Wetlands
Craftsman
On Sat from 9.15am to 9.30am
With the use of natural materials, create your own handy crafts.
Creature
Feature
On Sat from 9.15am to 9.30am
Featuring different creatures of the mangrove swamp, bring home one
of your own handmade ones.
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Category
3 Thematic Trail
Explore the wonders of the reserve and complete the trail to earn
your discoverer stamps.
Signs
of Support
Daily
Explore the reserve and find out how you too can help care for our
reserve.
Endless
Summer
Available from Sept to March
T.T is back to do his rounds! Be sure to arm yourself with the booklet
"Endless Summer- the story of the seasoned travelle" and begin
your adventure with him on his migratory route around route one. Find
out from the booklet the mission to be achieved.
Nature
Detective
Daily
Wanted: Active kids with inquisitive minds. A challenge awaits you
to be the next "Nature Detective". Learn more about the reserve and
bring home with you a Nature Detective certificate.
Category
4
Natural Artist
Submit a drawing or painting based on the theme for the month and
earn your artist stamp.
Art Form
Category
5
Write Stuff
Submit write-ups on nature based on the theme for the month and earn
your writer stamps.
Poem
Essay
Category
6
Special Mission
Be a special agent and earn extra supporter stamps by participating
in any of the special events we organise to support the Wetlands.
World
Environment Day (5 Jun)
World Wetland Day (2 Feb)
Earth Day (22 April)
Category
7
Care-For-Nature
Participate in any Care-for-Nature events organised by HSBC at the
reserve to earn your special Care-for-Nature stamps. (Accumulate at
least 3 stamps and you will receive a special token from HSBC.)
The inhabitants of the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve await your visit
at this living classroom. |
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