Coastal Cleanup with Sea Shepherd: 13 Jun (Sat)

Get hands-on experience and help keep our shores clean. You will learn how trash is affecting marine life, as well as how Singapore manages its trash.

You will also have fun as we will be on the look out for interesting and weird finds amongst the trash!

This year, local artist, Wang Ruobing, will be giving the plastic trash collected a second life for his art installation next year, as well as raise awareness on our excessive use of plastic and its effects.

There is no age restriction but parents are to supervise their own children, especially younger ones. Anyone unwell or have medical conditions should consult their doctors first as clean-up can be physically strenuous. You are advised to drink up and hydrate as weather can be scorching. For safety, all participants have to wear covered shoes (diving booties are the best). No sandals, slippers or crocs.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 2.30pm to 4pm
Meeting point: Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub (at the Sea Shepherd booth), map.
Website: http://www.seashepherd.asia/
No charge, the activity is free!
No registration required, simply come to Sea Shepherd booth at the Assembly Area.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

One of the youngest volunteers giving a helping hand!

Removal of a barrel dumped not long ago as it was not there at the clean-up during Ubin Day 2014.

As Sea Shepherd Singapore clean the shores, Adventurepaddlers pick up trash floating on the water. A concerted effort.

More photos in the Sea Shepherd Singapore facebook group album

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.

Try watersports for free by Adventurepaddlers: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)

Always wanted to try kayaking? Or a standup board? Here is a chance to do so for free!

Only on Ubin Day, Adventurepaddlers provides free trials for you to experience a safe and eco-friendly way of traveling into nature.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) and 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 2-4.30pm
Venue: Jelutong Campsite (West), map
Website: https://www.facebook.com/adventurepaddlers.watercross
No charge, the activity is free!
No pre-registration required. Just walk-in to Jelutong Campsite (West).

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Practicing first before heading out!

And off they go! Free stand up paddling for the community

MOS Desmond Lee joins in the fun too! 

And he takes a quiet and scenic route through the mangroves 

 More photos in the Adventurepaddlers photo album:

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.

Talk on 'Kampong Houses in Singapore and Malaysia' by Dr Lai Chee Kien: 13 Jun (Sat)

Kampong houses are commonly found all around Southeast Asia, formerly on the main island of Singapore, and throughout peninsula Malaysia. This talk introduces the common types found in Singapore and Malaysia and the parts that make up these houses. They demonstrate how they can create a better living climate as well as make use of natural resources to create liveable spaces.

All are welcome!

About the speaker: Dr Lai Chee Kien researches on histories of art, architecture, settlements, urbanism and landscapes in Southeast Asia.  He graduated from the National University of Singapore with an M Arch. by research [1996], and then a PhD in History of Architecture & Urban Design from the University of California, Berkeley [2005]. His publications include Building Merdeka: Independence Architecture in Kuala Lumpur, 1957-1966 (2007); Cords to Histories (2013); and Through the Lens of Lee Kip Lin: Photographs of Singapore 1965-1995 (2015). He is also a registered architect in Singapore.

About Singapore Heritage Society: The Society is dedicated to the preservation, transmission and promotion of Singapore’s history, heritage and identity. Over the years, we have been involved in many projects including publishing books, organising talks and forums, and conducting heritage tours. It advances civil society viewpoints on many issues, such as the remaking of Chinatown in 1998 and the demolition of the National Library building at Stamford Road in 2001, and more recently, the historical significance and future use of the former KTM Rail Corridor and of Pulau Ubin.



Date: 13 Jun (Sat)
Time: 4-5pm
Website: http://www.singaporeheritage.org/
Venue: Seminar Room, HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
No charge, the activity is free!

No pre-registration required. But the room can only seat 40 persons so please come in good time to get a seat.

What happened?

Here's a glimpse ...

"Has anyone lived in a kampong house?" 

MOS Desmond Lee (in a black Youth Corps shirt) joins in for the talk too! 

 Thank you Dr Lai for a very interesting and informative talk! 

Night Walk with the Vertebrate Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore): 13 Jun (Sat)

See Ubin and its inhabitants in a different light at night! As darkness descends on the island, wildlife emerges and takes over the night shift. Enjoy the breeze while we make our way along the kampung roads without street lights. There is lots to see and hear. Move quietly and there is chance to see and learn about snakes, civets, and perhaps even a glimpse of an owl or the greater mousedeer.

Bring a torch and water. A pair of binoculars will come in handy too.

Limited to 40 persons. Recommended age: 12 and up. Beginners are welcomed. You must be able to walk for 2 hours at a slow pace.

Bumboats for night activities (Just for Ubin Day!) Arrangements have been made for a bumboat (or two) to be available for your travel back to the mainland. They will charge $40 per boat ($3.30 per person for 12 persons) instead of $30 per boat. With only one or two bumboats, it may take a while to transport a large group back to the mainland. Thank you for your patience!

Date: 13 Jun (Sat)

Time: 8-10pm
Venue: Meet 7.50pm at the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub, map.
Website: http://www.nss.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.

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Law Ing Sind, a super volunteers at Ubin Day, and a member of the newly established Herpetological Society of Singapore, in this blog post about the reptiles, amphibian and other herp sightings during the Night Walk and the rest of Ubin Day!

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. 

Woodcut print technique with The Artist Village: 13 Jun (Sat)

Specially for Ubin Day, The Artist Village will be having a woodcut printing demo! Everyone is welcome to try out and bring home the artwork.

Date: 13 Jun (Sat) 

Time: 12noon-6pm

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

Website: http://www.tav.org.sg/

No charge, the activity is free!

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

What happened?
Here's a glimpse ...

Both the young and old having fun at TAV's booth

All the activity sheets were finished by the end of the day! 

Thank you TAV and volunteers for this wonderful activity! 

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.