Vol
10 No 2
Smooth operators smooth otters of Buloh
Young Naturalist Programme
Mangroves a family outing to Buloh
Bird RInging in the Reserve 2003
Keolado National Park
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The
Young Naturalist Programme
Linda
Goh
Senior Outreach Officer
The Young Naturalists Programme was designed to provide a journey
of discovery into the wonders of nature for the children. It aims
to nurture the interest and involvement of children in caring for
our environment through a programme of hands-on education and conservation
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Launched with the support of HSBC in 2001, this programme has seen
over 1200 children in participation. Now into its third year, NParks
with the support of HSBC launched the YNP camp and Teachers’ workshop
on 4 and 5 June 2004.
A group of 42 children aged 8-14 trooped to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
on 4 June 2004 to join the reserve’s inaugural Young Naturalists Camp
jointly organized by National Parks Board and HSBC.
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In
this camp, the enthusiastic young naturalists had the opportunity
to explore the mangrove habitat, learn more about the feathered kind,
wax lyrical, express creativity and participate in international events
like World Environment Day.
Catch a glimpse of what the children did during the one and a half
day camp and join us for the next camp on 6 December 2004.
While the children were enjoying the camp, Prof Ho Peng Kee launched
the YNP teachers’ workshop on 5 June 2004. A total of 26 teachers
were trained to conduct the YNP activities.
A teachers’ pack filled with information and interesting activities
to keep students engaged was also developed to complement the workshop.
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Read what these teachers have to share about the
workshop...
Dear
fellow homosapiens, While we make goals in our life; that is to achieve
a degree, own a house, get a car and get married, let us not forget
the importance to conserve Mother Nature. Let us spread the love to
protect our fragile Earth, through family, friends, school and everyone
who lives on this soil.
Mdm Shayamalatha
Sungei Buloh – a natural reserve. Inspiration for young naturalists
to admire the beauty of the mangrove, to admire different species
of birds and insects and basically to be with nature and away from
the city life.
Mrs Anthony Sushiliah Devi
Young Naturalist...
... is a good platform to start Sec 1 students with an interest in
our environment.
... a good alternative activity after exams.
... a fun way to collect badges.
Richard Wee |
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We
need to know and understand the connection between us and the environment.
Students need to learn about this importance, develop feelings and
care for their surroundings. Conserve and protect the nature. This
programme would be a good start in raising this awareness to the students.
Neo Zhu Lin
This has been such an enriching experience – the rare opportunity
to get together with other nature enthusiasts and catch up with old
friends. I will certainly want to bring my pupils here and impart
to them the knowledge that I’ve gained today – and to get them to
share the love I have developed for all things fragile in nature.
Koh Soo Keong |
The teachers’ workshop lasts for half a day and is run six times a year.
Teachers who are interested to participate in this workshop can call 67941408
for more information. |
wetlands