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

Ubin Day Templing by Dr Vivienne Wee: 14 Jun (Sun)

Did you miss the the Tua Pek Kong festival on Pulau Ubin this year? 

Join the Singapore Heritage Society tour of three Chinese temples on Pulau Ubin and learn about the various gods of the temples and their various roles during the festival. We will start at the Fo Shan Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple in Ubin town, before walking up 200 meters to visit the hill temple. From there, we will visit the Wei To Temple to learn about the three levels of worship and the temple's deities of Malay, Hindu, Thai, and Burmese origins.

Our expert anthropologist, Dr. Vivienne Wee, will guide the tour. As a site of pilgrimage, a refuge for gods displaced from Singapore, and a repository of both memories and aspirations, the temples of Pulau Ubin are distinct to the Chinese religious landscape in Singapore.

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)

Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Venue: Meet 9.30am at the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://www.singaporeheritage.org/

Limited to 20 persons. Van transport costs $2 per person. Registration strictly by Eventbrite only.

Registration is required: Register online here

What happened?
Here's a glimpse...

Despite the rain, participants joined the fascinating tour to learn more first hand. Photo shared by Chua Ai Lin on facebook:

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: 

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. 

Play Kampung Games with the Green Beans SOTA and U Volunteers: 14 Jun (Sun)

What did people do for fun before they had electronic devices? Come and find out! Have fun learning traditional kampung games such as 'five stones', 'chapteh' and more!

All are welcomed!

Dates: 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: Green Beans SOTA and U Volunteers
No charge, the activity is free!
No registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Vanessa and Joanne from the Green Beans having fun with the kids!

Thank you Vanessa for coming early to prepare for the games!

"How do I play this?"

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 :) 

Natural Heritage Cycling Tour with Pedal Ubin: 14 Jun (Sun)

Are you clueless about Pulau Ubin, Singapore’s time capsule? How did Ubin get its name? Who was the German girl? Enjoy a bicycle ride in relative safety, and learn about all these and more, with cycling guides from the Toddycats, volunteer guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum!

Cycle through the scenery of kampungs, plantations, forest, quarries and mangroves, stop for a coconut or two and listen to our guides as they share with you stories of Ubin’s wildlife, past heritage and present conservation efforts.

Participants must be at least 10 years old and know how to ride a bicycle. No fitness requirement needed. Participants are to arrange their own bicycle hire on Pulau Ubin. They may also bring their own bicycles from the mainland (more about cycling on Ubin).

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 7.30-11.30am
Meeting point: Wayang Stage, Ubin Town (turn left at Ubin Jetty, walk about 5 minutes to the Ubin Town centre), map.
Website: https://toddycats.wordpress.com/
No charge, the activity is free!

Registration is required: Registration is closed as the maximum number of people have signed up.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse...

The participants visiting kampung houses on Pulau Ubin.

MOS Desmond Lee joins the tour!

More photos by Joelle Lai on facebook.

And MORE photos on the Pedal Ubin flickr site and their blog post Toddycats on Ubin Day.

Reforestation at Pulau Ubin with Ubin NParks: 14 Jun (Sun)

Be a part of the reforestation at Pulau Ubin. Come join us and give our forests a helping hand! Plant our native trees at Puaka East on Ubin Day.

Each group (maximum of 15 persons) will be allocated 8 trees to plant. Maximum 6 groups per session.

Some tips:

• Please be in comfortable attire and covered shoes. 
• Bring your water bottle and a hat. 
• Optional items like camera, sun screen lotion and insect repellent, snacks (if needed), etc are encouraged. 
• Have a good breakfast/lunch and take note that you might get dirty!

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)

Times: 

• 10am-12noon - Register online here.
• 1-3pm - Register online here.

No charge, the activity is free! But you need to make your own way to the meeting point.

Venue: Please arrange your own transport to the meeting point (opposite former Celestial Resort). Vans cost $20-$30 (maximum of 12 people). Bicycles cost $5-$20 person/day.

Kampong Tour with Ubin NParks volunteers: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Take a walk with us to experience Ubin's wonderful natural and cultural heritage. The 2.2km trail takes about 2 hours to complete. The tour will start at the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub and take you through the spice trees around Jelutong campsite, Butterfly Hill, Pekan Quarry, Sensory Trail Ponds, Kampong House, Old Bin Kiang School site, Toa Pek Kong Temple and end at the Wayang Stage.

You will hear about the use of spices in cooking and the interesting history of the different sites. Do you know what the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub was in the 1970s? When was the Toa Pek Kong Temple built? If you would like to know, then this is an excellent introduction to the heritage of the island.

Open to all ages, children under the age of 13 to be under parental/guardian guidance. Maximum 45 participants.

Dates/Times: 
13 Jun (Sat) 4-6pm - Register online here.

14 Jun (Sun)
9.30-11.30am - Register online here.
2.30-4.30pm - Register online here.

Venue: Meet at the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
No charge, the activity is free!

Registration is required: See registration links in Dates/Times above.

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.

Mangrove Kayaking Eco-Adventure with Asian Detours: 14 Jun (Sun)

Join us on an eco-adventure with Ubin Kayak to explore the sights and sounds of the mangroves at Pulau Ubin! What better way to celebrate Ubin Day than to appreciate the natural beauty of the island with our guides on a leisurely paddle.

Suitable for kids and adults, there is no prerequisite to join us on this adventure!

Expect to see wildlife such as hornbills, eagles, mudskippers, and even the family of wild boars that can be easily spotted just off the mangroves. Limited to 20 people only, sign up soon to reserve a slot with us on this experience!

Children have to be above 7 years old to join this tour.

Date: 14 June (Sun)
Start Time: 9.30am, End Time: Before 1.00pm
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.
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

Morning Wildlife Watch, a walk for kids by Cicada Tree Eco-Place: 14 Jun (Sun)

Rural Ubin also is home to a huge diversity of butterflies, dragonflies and other interesting bugs. At the nearby ponds and quarry, various water-loving wildlife may be encountered including monitor lizards, the waterhen, and a nesting colony of Grey Herons. If time permits, we may visit the mangrove habitat to look for Tree-climbing Crabs and the Giant Mudskipper.

Specially for kids from 5 years onward, and their families. Also suitable for the physically challenged. Single adults also welcome.

Maximum 30 persons.

Date: 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 9-11am
Meeting point: Under the Banyan Tree near the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://www.cicadatree.org.sg/
No charge, the activity is free!

Registration is required: Registration has closed as the maximum number of people have already signed up for the walk.

Learn about marine protection with Sea Shepherd: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high sea. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

Come speak to us and know more about Sea Shepherd and our campaigns such as intervening illegal whaling activities, document and expose the cruelty behind the captive dolphin trade, as well as protecting endangered species from overfishing and illegal fishing.

All are welcomed!

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

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

More photos in the Sea Shepherd Singapore facebook group album

Learn about local marine biodiversity and marine trash with ICCS: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Learn all about the fascinating and beautiful creatures that live in Ubin's beaches and mangroves, as well as the dangers that trash poses to these animals. The ICCS booth will feature specimens of marine life, and will be accompanied by a mini-gameshow to show participants the extent of trash that lines our beaches! Find out what this trash mainly comprises of, and how we can change our daily habits into more sustainable ones.

All are welcomed!

Dates: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://coastalcleanup.nus.edu.sg/index.html
No charge, the activity is free!
No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to the exhibition area.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

A massive three-table booth thanks to the Toddycats!

from the ICCS facebook page.

John engages young visitors with our marine trash and marine life mix-and-match game:

from the ICCS facebook page.

A young volunteer understudied the Toddycats for a day and then started 'working' at the booth the very next day! Bravo!

Shared by Alan Tan on facebook.

Also check out their blog post: ICCS at Ubin Day 2015: working together to promote solutions! and the Toddycats at Ubin Day.