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!

Evening Wildlife Watch, a walk for kids by Cicada Tree Eco-Place: 13 Jun (Sat)

As dusk falls on Ubin, shy and secretive nocturnal wildlife start to wake up. Our slow, easy walk on level paths and roadsides may still produce surprising sightings of native wildlife such as the Musang (Palm Civet Cat), Wild Pigs, and if really, really lucky, the Pangolin (Scaly Ant-eater)!

Several species of owls live on Ubin, so we may also get to see, or at least hear, the Spotted Wood-owl, Collared Scops-owl and the Brown Hawk-owl. Using a torchlight, we should be able to spot the Large-tailed Nightjar, another native nocturnal bird. Ubin has a good diversity of snakes and hopefully in the dark we will encounter some.

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

Please bring your own torchlight and batteries.

Maximum 30 persons.

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: 6-8pm
Meeting point: Under the Bayan 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.

Stargazing with the NUS Astronomical Society and Marine Parade Astronomy Club: 14 Jun (Sun)

See the true beauty of the night sky! The dark skies of Pulau Ubin has less light pollution and thus allow us to better gaze at the stars.

Using their telescopes, the NUS Astronomical Society and Marine Parade Astronomy Club (MPAstro) will point out to you popular astronomical objects visible from Singapore. Also learn about astrophotography, that is, how to photograph these astronomical objects. Gain a new appreciation for a dark sky site like Pulau Ubin!

Everyone of all ages are welcomed!

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: 14 Jun (Sun)
Time: 6:30-9pm
Meeting point: The Assembly Area (opposite HSBC volunteer hub) then proceed to the observation site, map.
Websites: NUS Astronomical Society http://www.nusas.org/portal2/ and MPAstro http://mpastro.blogspot.sg/
No charge, the activity is free!
Registration is not required. Just turn up at the Assembly Area.