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Habitatnews 2004-03: Tuesday 9th March 2004
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Nature-related news for the busy Singaporean.
Information and archives at: http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/index.php
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Contents
- Raffles Museum Public Gallery open this Saturday 13 Mar
- Pedal-Ubin this Sunday 14 Mar: 8.30am
- Nature related television shows this weekend
1. Raffles Museum Public Gallery open this Sat 13 Mar for NUS Open House
NUS is conducting its annual Open House this Saturday. As part of the many activities, faculty tours will be conducted including the Faculty of Science
from 2pm.
The Public Gallery of the Raffles Museum will thuss be open from 9am to 6pm
this Saturday. The gallery features a few themes and a new one is called
Catfishes of Asia. Guided tours will be conducted every hour on the hour
between 2pm to 6pm as Open House visitors arrive. All are welcome to join
in.
For links and details, see the http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/index.php
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2. Pedal Ubin Adventure: Sun 14 Mar: 8.30am
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Wondered how Ubin got its name? About stories of hornbills and durian
trees? Journey on a bicycle to discover the nature and heritage of Ubin. Be
treated to a introduction to Pulau Ubin by volunteer Pedal Ubin guides on
Sunday, March 14th 2004. Ride type: Introductory. Suitable for those who are
clueless about Ubin. Biking skill need not be very high.
Sign up for Pedal Ubin now!
Email: pedalubin@...
- Your full name,
- Handphone number
- Email address
You will receive a confirmation of your attendance.
When and where do we meet?
Meet at 8.30am at the Pulau Ubin Basketball Court. You will thus have to reach the Changi jetty by 8am as it will take time to get across to Ubin and
rent a bike.
Visit the Pedal Ubin! webpage at:
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/activities/pedalubin/
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3. Nature-related televvision shows on the weekend
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Now showing, “Five Days” on Arts Central on Sundays and “Of Trees and
Blooms” on several time slots between Fri – Mon. For details, see:
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg//index.php?category=tvradio
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