Specially for December only! Our free monthly walk includes a chance to try out mangrove mapping.
Join the R.U.M. volunteers on a leisurely walk from Ubin Town to learn about nearby mangroves and Ubin people and kampung culture.
Stop at a mangrove area to try your hand at mangrove mapping! Learn more about the science behind mangrove restoration.
All are welcomed! The event is free but registration is required as there are limited slots.
Date: 11 Dec (Sun)
Time: 2pm - 5pm
At Pulau Ubin, meet at Uncle Lim's shop (details below)
What is the walk about?
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It's about Ubin and having fun learning about nature and mangroves, and the people and culture of Ubin. AND learning about the science behind Ecological Mangrove Restoration.
What is the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative?
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It is an exciting ground-up community effort to give Mother Nature a hand in restoring mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin. Together, we hope to apply the Ecological Mangrove Restoration method, where mangroves will be naturally restored at in these ponds. More details here
http://rum-initiative.blogspot.sg/More details about the walk
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How to get to Pulau Ubin
http://wildsingapore.com/ubin/going.htmCost: The walk is free! But you have to pay for your own bumboat to and from Pulau Ubin ($3 per person one way).
Meet at Uncle Lim's shop at Ubin Town, 3min walk from the Ubin Jetty.
Support him by getting your supplies at his shop (drinks, repellent, sunblock, etc).
More details of his shop here
http://pulauubin42.blogspot.sg/ All are welcomed! Children to be accompanied by parent/guardian.
Route includes earthen trails (not suitable for prams or wheelchairs). Route is about 3km.
Those who want to try out mangrove mapping will have to step into firm but wet sand/mud. You won't sink deeply but your feet will get wet. To protect your feet, please wear closed shoes (e.g., old sports shoes) or booties or 'Puah Chu Kang' boots. For your safety, only those with these appropriate footwear will be allowed to try out the mapping activity.
Those who don't wish to try out the mapping activity can enjoy the sandy beach. Enjoy beach combing or explore the interesting rocks, trees and other plants nearby.
In case of heavy rain, walk may be delayed but not cancelled. Walk continues in light rain if there is no lightning.
Preparations
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Wear light breatheable clothing, long pants and long sleeves help protect from insect bites.
Sturdy comfortable walking shoes or hiking sandals for most of our walk along paved road and earthern trails.
Those who want to get into the mud for mangrove mapping: bring along appropriate shoes to change into at the mapping site: closed shoes (e.g., old sports shoes) or booties or 'Puah Chu Kang' boots. No washing up site until we walk back to the Jetty (about 1km away).
Bring hat, raincoat, sunblock, insect repellent, or support Uncle Lim and buy them at his shop.
Please note: There are no ATMs on Pulau Ubin and businesses don't accept credit cards. So be sure to withdraw cash from the Changi Village ATMs (hawker centre, Seven-Eleven, Cheers).
What else can you do on Pulau Ubin?
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Spend a slow day on this unspoilt island among the last kampungs on Singapore! Have an Ubin home-style meal, go cycling or just enjoy the kampung life before our evening walk.
More about restaurants at Pulau Ubin
http://www.wildsingapore.com/ubin/places/makan.htmMore about what to see and do on Pulau Ubin
http://wildsingapore.com/ubin/activities.htmQuestions and concerns?
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Do email Ria Tan
hello@wildsingapore.com