The Intertidal Survey field trip was truly an interesting and eye-opening experience. My group and I gathered at 0630am in the morning and we had the privilege to witness the beautiful sunrise before starting on the survey itself. What a picturesque view! There were three groups in total -- I was in Group 1. Being … Continue reading Intertidal Survey @ Changi Beach (01/05)
We went on the 15/7 Research walk at OUTR to learn more about Singapore's primates, especially our Raffles Banded Langurs! We were really lucky to have came across 1 of these groups of langurs as they finished their meal of Rambutan Seeds and starting to settle into a big tree to rest for the night. … Continue reading Finding the Raffles Banded Langurs
I met up with NUS Toddycats at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Visitor Centre at about 4pm. Having watched the videos sent to me by the organisers before hand, I was quite eager to execute the sapling-planting procedures I had learnt, especially since this was my first time. I was initially a little disappointed that we … Continue reading Sapling Protection Action At Kranji Coastal Nature Park 17/07/21
Singapore is a concrete jungle. How ironic right. The primary definition of the word jungle according to the Collins Dictionary is ‘a wild land overgrown with dense vegetation, often nearly impenetrable’, but in the context of ‘concrete jungle’, it just means that Singapore is a city densely pack with large, modern, and well-constructed buildings. In … Continue reading Tampines Eco-Green Herps Walk
The Primates Research Walk @ Upper Thomson Road was the very first field trip I went on under the BFF Biodiversity Challenge. As the event name was called "Research Walk", I had no idea that we would be exploring the long-tailed macaques and Raffles' banded langurs. As someone who was actually really afraid of monkeys, … Continue reading Primates Research Walk @ Upper Thomson Road (27/03)
Beginner-friendly Intertidal Walk For my Act For Nature, I chose method A where my friends and I will be going on a walk at Changi Beach to learn more about the organisms present on the shore. The plan however, was unsuccessful due to the heavy rain that morning, making it inconvenient for us to go … Continue reading Beginner-friendly Intertidal Walk
When one mentions intertidal or mangrove wildlife, horseshoe crabs are usually one of the first few species to come to mind. And for good reason. This species, which has been around even before the time of the dinosaurs, is a natural enigma. For one, it is not actually a true crab, and is more closely … Continue reading A Muddy Venture @ Kranji mudflats
With group outings postponed and places deserted to prevent the spread of Covid-19, I decided to go on a virtual journey at home instead. So, I "followed" Dr Chua Siew Chin from NUS’ Ridge View Residential College and Ms Rachel Tan from NParks’ Conservation Division on their deep dive into the world of forest restoration. … Continue reading Virtual field trip – Forest restoration in action!
17 July 2021, 4.00pm-6.30pm | Sapling Protection Act @ Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | Kymberly Goh Initially, I was hesitant about signing up for this field trip as I had just done a major spinal surgery last October and wasn't sure of my body was up for it. But my curiosity got the better of … Continue reading An Unexpected Experience
9 July 2021, 7.45pm-10.30pm | Bukit Batok Nature Park Night Walk | Kymberly Goh Back in April, I signed up for the BBNP Night Walk but the trip was unfortunately cancelled and further postponed due to weather conditions (rain sigh) and Phase 2 COVID-19 restrictions. Thankfully, after months of waiting, I finally got the opportunity … Continue reading A “Hidden” World @BBNP
BFF Biodiversity Challenge 2021 