We heard you and we have more walks and outings all about nature’s wonders in the next few weeks and months! Head to the shores to find our tiny neighbours in all colours and shapes at the intertidal zone, or trek into the Mandai forest in the dark to find a deer, and experience Thomson Nature Park and Sungei Buloh’s habitats and the curious inhabitants.
Take your pick and sign up today! Spots will be sold fast, fastest fingers first!
Punggol Beach Intertidal Walk, 17 March & 22 April 2022
Punggol Beach, while tucked away, in the northeastern region of Singapore, is home to much marine life which gets exposed at low tides. Take the chance to witness the explosion of colours in sponges – orange, blue, champagne, purple and green. Friends of Spongebob perhaps? They are nestled in the beach’s rocky area and also host to Brittle Stars.
Eager to find Mister Krabs? Look for Thunder Crabs, Flower Crabs, Purple Climber Crabs and of course Hermit Crabs. Try to spot the shy Onch Slug, which might be invisible to your eyes as it camouflages amidst the algae.
Other lifeforms encrusting the rocks include tiny mussels, fan worms, rock oysters and barnacles. Check out the hard corals, sea urchins, ascidians, clams, drills and more!
Dates & Times:
17 March (Thursday School Holiday) & 22 April (Friday), 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm
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Changi Beach Intertidal Walk, 5 March 2022
Ever wondered what is the excitement about at Changi Beach? 5 March happens to be a “low-tide” day where the intertidal zone and its inhabitants are exposed for a rare window for us to take a closer peek.
We will be spotting crustaceans like crabs, sea stars, sand dollars, molluscs, worms, corals, sponges! Discover many fun facts while observing the creatures – did you know a coral is not a plant? And did you know there are hares in the sea?
Date & Time:
5 March, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Book your spots here.
Forest Walk at Thomson Nature Park
Many are familiar with Thomson Nature Park as the “Hainan Village”. It is more than just the Hainan Village, the star attraction is actually the rare Raffles’ Banded Langur, a critically endangered primate that still resides in the Central Catchment Reserve. Other resident mammals are the Long-tailed Macaques, Wild Pigs, Plantain Squirrels, Fruit Bats, Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo, Crimson Sunbird, Red-crowned Barbet and various species of parakeets and woodpeckers. Try spotting the reptiles like the Clouded Monitor, Green-crested Lizard, Dracos and elusive forest snakes!
Dates & Times:
26 February (Saturday) & 3 April (Sunday), 8.00 am to 10.45 am
Start the adventure here.
Sungei Buloh Wow! Wild Wetlands Walk
Venture to the mudflats and mangroves to the north where migratory shorebirds feed. Spot waders such as the Whimbrel, Common Redshank, Terek Sandpiper and more. You might also see the Estuarine Crocodile, Malayan Water Monitor, Archerfishes, Tree-climbing Crabs, Mudskippers and Mangrove Horseshoe Crabs.
Dates & Times:
6 March (Sunday), 26 March (Saturday), 8.00 am to 10.15 am
Book your spots here.
Mandai Forest Night Walk
Ever wondered about the actual wilderness surrounding the Zoo? Mandai Forest will surprise man with its own nocturnal wonders. See Sambar Deer feeding, Lesser Mousedeer trotting gingerly in search of fallen fruits, find Colugos and bats feasting. Their presence is revealed only with glowing eye shine. Use your sharp eyes to spot other creatures like Drogs, Rats, Rachers and Rat Snakes.
If there is plenty of rain during that time, there will be bioluminescent mushrooms sprouting in small clusters and we may even spot Long-tailed and Dwarf Wood Scorpions as they fluoresce alongside gorgeous hues of reds, yellows and purples by plants, lichens, fungi and insects. Join in for a good dose of forest magic!
Dates & Times:
26 February (Saturday), 26 March (Saturday), 2 April (Saturday), 30 April (Saturday), 7.20 pm to 9.30 pm
Head into the darkness here.
Bukit Batok Nature Park Night Walk
Bukit Batok Nature Park is a great place to spot nocturnal wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled to catch Colugos and Flying Squirrels actively feeding, gliding from tree to tree. Bukit Batok Nature Park also has a natural stream full of life. See if you can spot the Common Walking Catfish, freshwater crabs, swamp eels and other species of amphibians and fish. Spiders will also be busy at night spinning their intricate webs. You might even spot the Singapore Tarantula waiting for its prey!
Under UV light, you get to see the various species of scorpions glowing, a cool blue while plant, plus fungi, lichen and insects fluoresce gorgeous shades of red, purple, yellow and blue!
Date & Time:
16 March (Wednesday school holiday), 7.20 pm to 9.30 pm
Glow with us here.
The 10 Little Day Outings in February, March & April 2022
To sum up, here are the nature-themed Little Day and Night Outings for February to April 2022!
Intertidal Walks
- Punggol Beach: 17 March, 22 April (4.30 pm – 6.30 pm)
- Changi Beach: 5 March (6.00 pm – 8.00 pm）
Nature Walks
- Forest Walk at Thomson Nature Park (Day) 26 Feb, 3 Apr (8.00 am to 10.45 am)
- Sungei Buloh Wow! Wild Wetlands Walk (Day) 6 Mar, 26 Mar (8.00 am to 10.15 am)
- Mandai Forest (Night) 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr (7.20 pm to 9.30 pm)
- Bukit Batok Nature Park (Night) 16 Mar (7.20 pm to 9.30 pm)
Let’s walk in the wild here.
Sign up for our upcoming walks now, limited spots are available.
Our Guide
Professional nature guide Gloria Seow, Vice Chairperson of Nature Society (Singapore)’s Education Committee will be helming the event together with other guides. She has been organising the popular Fun with Nature Family series since 2008.
Safe Management Measures
Walks are conducted with MTI/STB approved guides and groups will be split into subgroups according to prevailing COVID-19 Safe Management Measures. The walks and outings will be held in uncrowded, open areas with plenty of fresh air. All participants are to stay masked to minimise risk.
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