Thank-you meals by MOS Desmond Lee for Ubin Day volunteers

In appreciation for making Ubin Day happen, MOS Desmond Lee hosted all Ubin Day volunteers to lunch and dinner.

This Kampung-style event was organised by Phillip Lim and the Eastern fish farmers of Pulau Ubin. They and their volunteers harvested farm produce, and cooked traditional meals from family recipes.

Photos by Lily Chua on facebook.

We feasted at a long table ('tok panjang') kampung-style. Just as in the old days, when the kampung folk get together to help build a house or harvest crops, the grandmothers and mothers get together to cook a meal for everyone! Thanks to the Eastern fish farmers for volunteering their time and effort and fresh produce from their farms for this event.

Photo by Ria Tan on facebook.

A special treat: Make your own ice-ball!
Photo by Min Lin Lee on facebook.

Thanks to the Eastern fish farmers for creating a warm kampung atmosphere for the volunteers who worked hard for Ubin Day!

Photo by Johnson Ong on facebook.

Photo by Ria Tan on facebook.

The Ubin Way on Ubin Day! So we didn't have to use disposables, we brought our own utensils.

Photo by Ria Tan on facebook.

Thanks to MOS Desmond Lee and the Eastern fish farmers for this most memorable part of Ubin Day 2015 for the volunteers!

MOS Desmond Lee (left) with Joseph Wee (right) creator of
the special seaweed soup for the dinner.
Photo by Ria Tan on facebook.

Phillip Lim (in blue) organised the meals
and many other aspects of Ubin Day 2015.
Photo by Ria Tan on facebook.

Explore Ubin Quarry with OBS and RP: 13 Jun (Sat)

Updated 25 May: "Thank you for your overwhelming response, we have closed the pre-registration for the activity. We do accept walk-ins but pending availability. Please print the consent form (see below) and bring it along to the quarry. Thank you and hope to see you." - Outward Bound Singapore and Republic Polytechnic

The quarries are usually closed to the public. But on Ubin Day, instructors from Outward Bound Singapore and Republic Polytechnic are organising this opportunity for you get up close and personal with the Ubin Quarry. By kayak or raft!

This is a unique opportunity! Limited to 350 participants!

Age limit:
10 – 14 years old (accompanied by parents)
15 years and above with consent forms

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 10am – 5pm. Each kayak/raft experience lasts 1 hour. You will be allocated a 1-hour time slot upon registration.
Meeting point: Ubin/Republic Polytechnic Quarry, map.

The meeting point is near the “Y u so like dat” drinks stall.

Cost: No charge, the activity is free!

Website: Republic Polytechnic http://www.rp.edu.sg/ and Outward Bound Singapore http://www.obs.nyc.gov.sg/

Limited to 350 participants!

Registration and consent forms are required: Thank you for your overwhelming response, we have closed the pre-registration for the activity. We do accept walk-ins but pending availability. Please print the consent form (see below) and bring it along to the quarry. Thank you and hope to see you.

Download and print the consent form from this link. One consent form for each person in your group. Bring along completed consent form and submit it for on-site registration at the quarry before activity commences. Participants under 21 years old will need to have their forms endorsed by their parents/guardians.

Important information to note to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone

• Minimum attire: T-shirt, shorts. Minimum acceptable footwear are sports sandals. (No slippers/ barefoot). Please bring along sun protection and change of clothes.
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your confirmed time slot for on-site registration and safety briefing.
• Please do not bring excessive valuables. You are responsible for your personal belongings.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Participants getting into their kayaks at the quarry

Quarry rafting!

MOS Desmond Lee dropped by the quarry to kayak too! 

A very refreshing quarry kayaking!

More photos of the event shared by Alex Tan on facebook.

Kayaking at Sungei Jelutong with the Marine Conservation Group, Nature Society (Singapore): 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

As one of the most interesting mangrove rivers in Singapore, Sungei Jelutong is a gem in the heart of rustic Pulau Ubin. Come, join us for a leisurely 1-hour guided paddle where our volunteer guides will share interesting facts on the flora and fauna along the river, the importance of our coastal forests, and what we can do to conserve them. This trip is suitable for both adults and children.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: Each trip will last 1.5 hours including safety briefing.
Meeting point: The kayak launching station is located next to Jelutong bridge which is about 1 km away from Volunteer Hub, map.

Cost: $20 per person (to cover cost of equipment rental and logistics handling). Any proceeds received, will be donated to Nature Society (Singapore) for conservation efforts.

Website: http://www.nss.org.sg

Registration is required. Registration is closed due to overwhelming response. Thank you!

What to bring?

• Sun protection (hats, long sleeve clothing)
• Sufficient drinking water
• Snacks
• Change of clothes (will get wet!)
• Wear proper covered footwear (strictly NO slippers or sandals)

Things to note:

• Please note that there will be NO safe area to leave your bags or personal belongings. Therefore, please be prepared to bring your bags onto the kayaks with you, and waterproof them, as they will get WET.
• Please note that there are NO toilets / changing facilities available at the kayak launching point. Toilets are only available at Ubin Village / Main Jetty
• Please be on time. As we are running the trips back to back, we apologise that we cannot wait for late-comers and have to launch our kayaks on time and depart every hour.
• Do plan your ferry ride early and hop over to Pulau Ubin and take a leisurely 30 minutes walk to Jelutong Bridge.
• It is necessary that you provide your contact no. and email address so that we can acknowledge your booking and send you a booking confirmation.
• Cancellation: As this is a charity event, we seek your understanding that there will be no refunds once sold. In the event of bad weather, departure timings may be delayed.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Thanks to Cuifen Pui, we know that despite the rain on Day 2, lots of participants still came for this ever popular introduction to the mangroves. Lisa Lim giving a safety briefing before the group sets off from Ah Ma Drink Stall.

Here's the route taken by the group

More photos by Cuifen Pui on facebook. 

Ubin Jalan 'Treasure Hunt' with Raffles Institution ODAC: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Learn more about Ubin Town by participating in Ubin Jalan 'Treasure Hunt' with students from Raffles Institution Outdoor Activity Club (ODAC)!

1. Collect Activity Sheet
2. Follow trail and obtain stamps along the way
3. Post on instagram with the hashtag #ubinday #ubinjalan

And stand to win one of 20 "You Been to Ubin?" books! 

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Time: The activity is available 9am-5pm, you can do it at any time and at your own pace. Just pick up an Activity Card from the Assembly Area and be on your way to discovery!

Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.

Website: https://rafflesodac.wordpress.com/

No charge, the activity is free! 

No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area. 

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

The students from Raffles Institution Outdoor Activity Club (ODAC) came well before Ubin Day with their teacher Mr Tan Sijie to recce and create the activity. Among the fun stuff they found: a kapok tree and a durian!

Here's some kids doing the activity on Ubin Day!

Here's some of the submissions made on Instagram #ubinjalan

Learn about the LED Green Lantern with Daily Life Renewable Energy: 13 Jun (Sat)

Daily Life Renewable Energy Pte Ltd (DLRE) is bringing you 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!

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) 

Time: 9am-5pm

Website: http://www.dailylife.com.sg/

Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.

No charge, the activity is free!

No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area. 

What happened?
Here's a glimpse...

The team shared about their work with the Guest-of-Honour Minister Khaw Boon Wan.

Ria bought a lamp because it is perfect for her pre-dawn intertidal trips!

More photos of DLRE on Ubin Day by Donna Daritan.

The Big Coastal Clean Up - Kayak Expedition by Adventurepaddlers: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

The Big Coastal Clean Up is a worthy event organized by Adventurepaddlers where our heartland community can contribute to the preservation of Ubin's unique charms through a kayak expedition along its enchanting shoreline.

Marine litter is an environmental, economic, health and aesthetic problem. Promoting environmental awareness, this eco trip will allow you to observe, gather and properly dispose marine waste which will otherwise cause prolong habitat destruction to our ecosystem.

Come experience the kampung spirit. What better way than to cruise down the scenic waterway into the heart of our very own Ubin Island.

(Tongs and trash bags will be provided during the event.)

Dates: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)
Times: See registration details
Venue: Jelutong Campsite (west), map.
Cost: $25 per participant
Website: https://www.facebook.com/adventurepaddlers.watercross

Registration is required. Please sign up on the Adventurepaddlers facebook page events  https://www.facebook.com/adventurepaddlers.watercross/events

13 Jun (Sat): 9-11am
13 Jun (Sat): 12noon-2pm
13 Jun (Sat): 3-5pm

14 Jun (Sun): 9-11am
14 Jun (Sun): 12noon-2pm

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

A participant found a shoe! 

Ensuring that the rubbish is tightly secured to the kayak so that they can bring it back and properly dispose it

The amount of trash at our coast

Thank you Adventurepaddlers for such a wonderful event, allowing participants to kayak along Ubin's enchanting shoreline while doing their part in contributing to the well-being of our eco-system by cleaning up our coasts! 

More photos in the Adventurepaddlers photo album: 

Ubin Bike Adventure with Asian Detours: 13 Jun (Sat)

Cycle back in time with our guides when you join us for the Ubin Bike Adventure for Ubin Day! Your journey takes you past rustic village houses where you might even interact with the friendly residents at Pulau Ubin! And we’re not just referring to the people!

Expect to see resident wildlife such as the Malayan water monitors, hornbills and wild boars, to name a few. For the observant ones, you might even notice a mischievous monkey in the trees staring curiously at you. There will be a number of planned stops where our guides will share some local history with you. Photography enthusiasts will also find many opportunities to snap pictures of the beautiful scenery at Pulau Ubin!

This experience is limited to 20 people only, so sign up now in order to reserve your slot! Children should be at least 7 years old and be able to ride a bike proficiently. Our guides reserve the rights to turn away participants whom they assess to be unsuitable for this experience.

Meeting Point: No.34 at Pulau Ubin. From the jetty, cross the boardwalk before taking a left turn. Walk on straight (past bike rental shops) until you see “Ubin Adventures” (No. 34) on your right. It is a house in white. Our guide will be waiting to receive you there.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Start Time: 9.30am or 2.30pm (2 slots). End Time: Before 1.00pm and 6.00pm
Cost: $35 per person (Adult) before 7% GST | $30 per person (Child) before 7% GST (Children between 7 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
Website: http://ubinkayak.com/

Registration is required: Please register here: http://register.sec-sea.com/availability.php?pv=WSG

Experience the "Naturing Ubin" mobile app by NUS Architecture: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Just what sort of hidden richness does our idyllic island escape, Ubin, hold? 

Come and learn more about Pulau Ubin's hidden treasures by experiencing the "Naturing Ubin" mobile app by NUS Architecture! The app features the mappings of the flora and fauna, trails, heritage sites, places of interest and kampung life of Pulau Ubin done by NUS Architecture students. 

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun) 

Time: 9am-4pm

Website: NUS Architecture 

Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.

No charge, the activity is free!

No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area. 

Kampung Photo Booth Fun with the Green Beans, SOTA: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Have a fun Kampung makeover with the Green Beans, SOTA and FUN Ambassadors! There will be lots of cool props and quirky kampung accessories. Take a photo and share it #ubinday so everyone share in the fun you are having at Ubin Day!

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: Green Beans SOTA
No charge, the activity is free!
No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

The booth with lots of colourful props made by volunteers!

Chay Hoon, from the Naked Hermit Crabs, lending a helping hand at the Kampong Photo Booth!

Krys, a FUN Ambassador, teaching a young boy how to wear a sarong! He's very shy.

And.... he's all dressed up! 

"Wa today weather very hot leh" 

Another group of young boys having fun at the Kampong Photo Booth! 

The Kampong Photo Booth is not only for young children, but for teens too! 

And of course, for the young at heart :) 

Celebrate Ubin's Singapore Specials with SOSD: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

SG50 represents the little red dot that we’ve come to know as home. It celebrates the Singaporean spirit, signifying that our dreams are not limited by the physical size of our island nation.

In an even smaller dot within this little red dot called Pulau Ubin, community dogs have made it their home. They exemplify the kampung spirit, and live the "Ubin Way" of life, in no way limited by the physical size of this little island.

Come celebrate 50 of Ubin's Singapore Specials on this special Ubin Day! Say hello to the friendly Ubin Kampong Dogs, who are regarded by residents and visitors alike as ambassadors of this island.

Learn more about SOSD's efforts in Ubin for the past 10 months : Project SOUND (Sterilisation of Ubin and Neighbouring Dogs) seeks to trap-neuter-release-manage dogs from Ubin and neighbouring fishfarms. SOSD also rescues and evacuates dogs requiring emergency treatment against silent killers such as heartworm, tick fever and other serious injuries.

Also, join in our "KDog Photo Challenge"! Just Snap-Caption-Hashtag-Post-on-Instagram any photo taken in Ubin, on Ubin Day, with at least one KDog (short for “Kampung Dog” or Ubin Singapore Special) in the photo. Top 2 winners stand a chance to win a limited edition SOSD cashcard and waterbottle but more importantly, the Ubin KDogs get to shine in your work of art.

Do come support our booth where T-shirts, tote bags and other SOSD goodies will be on sale.

All are welcomed!

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://sosd.org.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOSDSingapore and https://www.facebook.com/UbinDogs
No charge, the activity is free!
No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area.