tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9298517432052573242024-03-13T10:32:58.098+08:00Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) InitiativeA community project to restore mangroves in abandoned aquaculture ponds at Pulau Ubin.Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-6510455073434940582023-09-28T04:25:00.008+08:002023-10-31T06:41:33.310+08:00EIA now available for public viewingShare your feedback on the EIA and ideas for the OCBC Mangrove Park - Singapore’s first large-scale Ecological Mangrove Restoration project. First initiated by Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M) Initiative!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBal5m-vsfhkCrj1fdTf1Zfu4j7ednn5luxq79fWk1ezxTNl3Dw2lJMYcrf_fv3jImBSENbOQgjuQVEy_cbyyPI1IlVtLCewdJz99fu6C-HY2pxNkjkSO8YScav3Hx75jkcHRgcBav-LhVREoLC3ItMBqssg8lZsmfo0yRf67dUeE0tdLbf5tlSXT1asL/s400/28946039091_bcc49109c0_w.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="257" data-original-width="400" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBal5m-vsfhkCrj1fdTf1Zfu4j7ednn5luxq79fWk1ezxTNl3Dw2lJMYcrf_fv3jImBSENbOQgjuQVEy_cbyyPI1IlVtLCewdJz99fu6C-HY2pxNkjkSO8YScav3Hx75jkcHRgcBav-LhVREoLC3ItMBqssg8lZsmfo0yRf67dUeE0tdLbf5tlSXT1asL/w400-h258/28946039091_bcc49109c0_w.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visitors who joined R.U.M. walks in 2016 to share about the project.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The EIA report is available for public download <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/-/media/eia-reports-for-public-disclosure/sungei-durian-mangroves-eia-report.ashx" target="_blank">here</a>. Email your feedback to Wee Hong Yuan at wee_hong_yuan@nparks.gov.sg and Teo Kah Ming at nparks_pulau_ubin@nparks.gov.sg. The public feedback period is from 21 September 2023 to 20 October 2023. <p><br /><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz/posts/pfbid0vLpeJgmb9PemihjoqMZ9uihKZyer6dvWg1LpqjY396BMXtoVCqRbzAhPD9raBNWQl" target="_blank">NParks Buzz post</a>: OCBC Mangrove Park - Singapore’s first large-scale Ecological Mangrove Restoration project<p></p><p>Last year, we announced the establishment of the OCBC Mangrove Park at Sungei Durian ponds along the southern coast of Pulau Ubin, the first large-scale Ecological Mangrove Restoration project in Singapore. 👍</p><p>Site preparation will commence in 2024, which include earth-filling to raise the elevation of the pond beds, improving hydrology, and maximising sediment retention. With this, an estimated 8,000 mangrove plants are expected to naturally establish at the site!</p><p>Ahead of this, we engaged academics, the nature community and Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) to discuss the design concept and findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) which studied the potential impacts of the proposed works on the environment.</p><p>The study concluded that the proposed works would not cause significant environmental impacts with the use of silt curtains and silt fences as mitigation measures. Furthermore, the restored mangrove ecosystem, which is expected to be rich in flora and fauna, will benefit and support the adjacent coastal habitats within Ubin. The EIA report is now available for public viewing and feedback. More info is available at <a href="https://go.gov.sg/nparks-ubin-mangrove-eia">https://go.gov.sg/nparks-ubin-mangrove-eia</a>.</p><p>We are also improving accessibility to the site to welcome visitors in 2026, with community engagement and outreach programmes to share about mangrove restoration – do stay tuned! We will continue to apply nature-based solutions to our coastal areas, so that Singaporeans can continue to enjoy our green spaces and rich biodiversity in our City in Nature. <br /><br /></p>Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-14156529386826322962022-10-30T06:33:00.002+08:002022-10-30T06:33:22.956+08:00R.U.M. in the news: OCBC Mangrove Park announced"Associate Professor Daniel Friess from the National University of Singapore said the mangroves at the OCBC Mangrove Park will take root via the Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) method. Prof Friess is a member of the Restore Ubin Mangroves Initiative, a group that advocates the restoration of mangrove sites on the island."<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/28946113241/in/album-72157650004340792/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative field trip"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative field trip" height="225" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/8111/28946113241_f509473f7d_w.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Throwback to the early days of R.U.M.<br />Ubin villagers, Prof Dan and mapping team, NParks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Mangrove park to be opened in Pulau Ubin in 2026 with around 8,000 trees</b><br />Gena Soh, <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/mangrove-park-to-be-opened-in-pulau-ubin-in-2026-with-around-8000-trees" target="_blank">Straits Times</a>, 30 Oct 2022 <br /><br />Plans to naturally establish 8,000 mangrove trees in abandoned aquaculture ponds in Pulau Ubin were announced on Saturday, as part of a partnership between the National Parks Board (NParks) and OCBC Bank to increase Singapore’s capacity for carbon storage.
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These trees will be located in the ponds of Sungei Durian – with a total area of 4ha – along the southern coast of the island, and the site will eventually be known as OCBC Mangrove Park.
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Work is expected to be completed by 2026, and recreational opportunities at the site are expected to be available to the public. <br /><br />OCBC will also grow an additional 1,000 saplings along the coastline as the park is being developed.
<span><a name='more'></a></span><br />The total of 9,000 mangrove trees are expected to collectively capture and store up to 30 million kg of carbon dioxide in their lifetimes.
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At the launch of the project on Saturday, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said the park will complement other nature-based solutions implemented by NParks to tackle climate change.<br /><br />Examples include a coastal protection and mangrove restoration project on Pulau Tekong and the creation of a coastal belt in Kranji Coastal Nature Park.<br /><br />Mr Lee said: “These solutions are important in mitigating climate change, and offer additional habitats for our biodiversity.”
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Associate Professor Daniel Friess from the National University of Singapore said the mangroves at the OCBC Mangrove Park will take root via the Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) method.
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This involves filling the pond with sediment to increase its elevation base to allow mangrove propagules to settle in the soil, and creating “streams” to facilitate these seedlings flowing further inland.
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This is important because the ponds now are completely flooded regardless of tide level, he said.
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Prof Friess, who is a member of the Restore Ubin Mangroves Initiative, a group that advocates the restoration of mangrove sites on the island, added: “Everyone assumes that mangroves love the sea, that they need it, but it is actually a really stressful place… They’ve evolved over tens of millions of years just to tolerate the flooding.”
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“What we are trying to do (with EMR) is create an environment where mangroves are above water just enough, right within their conditions where salt water is just within their tolerance,” he said.
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Mr Lim Liang Jim, group director of conservation at NParks, said that apart from functioning as carbon sinks and coastal shields, the restored mangrove fields contribute to the protection of wildlife that reside within these habitats.
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“Having a high biodiversity provides a full suite of elements that provide resilience against the impacts of climate change,” he said.<br /><br />Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-61005671531786362172021-09-27T08:52:00.000+08:002021-09-27T08:52:10.456+08:00R.U.M.'s Sungei Durian project in the news!Minister Desmond Lee announced R.U.M.'s project as part of “nature-based solutions” to build the resilience of Singapore’s coastlines at Pulau Ubin, during the <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/festivalofbiodiversity" target="_blank">Festival of Biodiversity</a> (Sep 2021). <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kRL3z5Hi3I/YVEVbFmfkYI/AAAAAAABiMM/P4l5N_9G4W86rgg4s1NtNE91cSbI77L2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s457/Screenshot%2B2021-09-27%2B084917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="457" height="254" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kRL3z5Hi3I/YVEVbFmfkYI/AAAAAAABiMM/P4l5N_9G4W86rgg4s1NtNE91cSbI77L2ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h254/Screenshot%2B2021-09-27%2B084917.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>R.U.M.'s work was decribed as a "mangrove restoration project at Sungei Durian, located along Pulau Ubin’s southern coastline."<br /><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>Minister said: "We will be embarking on two new and more extensive coastal protection projects in Pulau Ubin. These will be carried out in partnership with the community: one at the northern coastline, and the other in the south, at Sungei Durian," <br /><br />
"This will restore the island's coastlines and mangrove habitats, and bring back more of the island's rich biodiversity by addressing ongoing erosion and habitat loss."<br /><br />"As for the southern coast of Ubin, NParks said it will be working with scientists, volunteers and marine conservation groups to assess how abandoned aquaculture ponds there can be made into richer mangrove habitats.
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Even though the ponds have been fallow for years, mangrove has regenerated in only the shallower parts of the ponds, which can reach depths of 5m.NParks said possible strategies could include elevating the pond beds and improving water flow to ensure a steady supply of mangrove propagules (or young mangrove plants) from mature plants. "This will help produce a self-sustaining ecosystem," said NParks.<br /><br />
Further technical assessments, planning and detailed designs are ongoing, with plans to begin works in 2023.<br /><br /><b>New articles on this announcement</b><br />Straits Times <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/nparks-to-use-nature-based-solutions-to-protect-coastlines-on-pulau-ubin" target="_blank">article</a><br /><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="596" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fzeatin.riboside%2Fposts%2F10159537187168351&width=400&show_text=true&appId=108362335868324&height=596" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="400"></iframe><br /><br />Channel News Asia <a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coastal-protection-projects-build-resilience-singapores-coastlines-pulau-ubin-2201021" target="_blank">article</a> and <a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/coastal-protection-projects-build-resilience-singapores-coastlines-pulau-ubin-video-2202016" target="_blank">video clip</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-39803847568814070712021-07-03T08:16:00.005+08:002021-09-27T09:02:54.813+08:007 Aug (Sat): "Doing Mangrove Restoration the Right Way" by Prof Dan FriessJoin this online talk by Prof Dan Friess who will share how to do mangrove restoration the right way!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWqcEB8qnfk/YN-p3JsaluI/AAAAAAABh3k/_KGmtGdz23Q4izxVYyPcLfcVQJpcFdDKACLcBGAsYHQ/s432/RUM-talk.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="432" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWqcEB8qnfk/YN-p3JsaluI/AAAAAAABh3k/_KGmtGdz23Q4izxVYyPcLfcVQJpcFdDKACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/RUM-talk.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This talk is part of a series in conjunction with the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Join the other talks in July-August, covering other important ecosystems that can be found in Singapore. Learn more about what is going on to restore them, and how you can make a difference. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/ecosystems-restoration-talks-series-tickets-160807221729" target="_blank">Register here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>Details from the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/ecosystems-restoration-talks-series-tickets-160807221729" target="_blank">eventbrite post</a> (register there):<br /><br />In conjunction with the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, RVRC FoRestore is organizing a series of online talks throughout July and August.
<br /><br />Different ecosystems in Singapore including coral reefs, seagrass, mangroves and terrestrial forests will be covered. <br /><br />The speakers, who are experts in their respective fields, will share the importance of these ecosystems and their conservation.
<br /><br /> There will also be sharing of opportunities for YOU to get involved, which will be subjected to COVID-19 restrictions.
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<br /><br />10 Jul: Restoring Singapore's Coral Reefs - Dr. Lionel Ng
<br /><br />17 Jul: Three Paradoxes of Swamp Forests - Dr. Chong Kwek Yan
<br /><br />31 Jul: Forest and Mammals that Return to Singapore - Mr. Marcus Chua
<br /><br />7 Aug: Doing Mangrove Restoration the Right Way - Dr. Daniel Friess
<br /><br />14 Aug: Future of Seagrasses in Singapore - Dr. Ow Yan Xiang
<br /><br />21 Aug: Restoring Forests the "Ecological' Way - Dr. Chua Siew Chin<br /><br /><br /><br />Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-54090942517792198532020-09-12T09:43:00.004+08:002020-09-12T11:59:50.650+08:0026 Sep (Sat): Talk on "Working with nature to restore our mangroves"How can we give Mother Nature a helping hand in restoring mangroves? Mangroves provide us with many ecological and economic benefits, and many people are now interested to restore them and increase their area. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/28946105211/in/album-72157650004340792/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative practicing mapping mangroves"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative practicing mapping mangroves" height="225" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/8768/28946105211_f0347f569f_w.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prof Dan leading the research team doing Ecological Mangrove Restoration <br />in Pulau Ubin under the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Join Prof Dan Friess (Department of Geography, NUS) as he shares more about mangrove restoration. Successful mangrove restoration faces many challenges, though a new approach —Ecological Mangrove Restoration — is helping us to overcome these challenges in Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond.<br /><br />Date: 26 Sep 2020
<br />Time: 11:20am to 12:30pm<br /><br />Register <a href="https://form.gov.sg/#!/5f55e029ee65a600118be088" target="_blank">online here</a> <br />
This talk is part of <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/pulau-ubin/activities/pesta-ubin-and-ubin-day-2020" target="_blank">Ubin Day</a> and <a href="https://pestaubin-2020.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pesta Ubin</a>.<br />Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-27311872629871136482019-11-19T21:28:00.000+08:002019-11-19T21:28:24.780+08:00After Action Report: November 2019 R.U.M.Beach and Mangrove CleanupVolunteers with Nature Society Singapore for Restore Ubin Mangrove Initiative (RUM) were at RUM Site 1 for a beach and mangrove cleannup last Saturday afternoon (16 November). A total of 51kg of marine trash consisting of mostly plastics and styrofoam pieces were removed from the site during the one hour cleanup.<br />
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Bravo and thanks to our participants (new and returning) for your wonderful energy and effort!! Thanks to Cheryl Lao for leading the cleanup, and thanks to our regular helpers As Ma. Yan, Pip, Vincent and Shu Ying. A shoutout to Lisa Lim who is recovering from a leg injury and organized the event from behind the scenes. <br />
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This cleanup is an effort to clear marine debris accumilation from the site in preparation for mangrove restoration. At the same time, participants get to visit the site and learn about RUM and the ecological mangrove restoration method. (<a href="https://rum-initiative.blogspot.com/p/what-is-ecological-mangrove-restoration.html" target="_blank">What is Ecological Mangrove Restoration?</a>)<br />
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Keep following us on this blog or our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1532581690316706/" target="_blank">facebook page</a> for future cleanups and other activities. Ravenblackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07408808375869234480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-54097303701327966932019-10-29T06:03:00.000+08:002019-10-29T06:03:10.572+08:0016 November (Sat): R.U.M. Mangrove Cleanup<div class="post-header">
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Join Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore
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Date: 16 November 2019 (Saturday)<br />
Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm<br />
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Please register at <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/ubinrum16nov2019">http://www.tinyurl.com/ubinrum16nov2019</a>.<br />
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More details will be email to volunteers upon successful registration. (Please check your spam folder.)<br />
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<u><b>Due to limited transportation and site capacity, we can only take a limited no. of volunteers.</b></u> Please only sign up if you are keen. Registration closes on 08 November or earlier once we met our required no. of volunteers. Ravenblackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07408808375869234480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-3772948253454179722019-09-18T05:41:00.002+08:002021-09-27T09:03:32.514+08:00After Action Report: September 2019 R.U.M. Beach and Mangrove Cleanup <br />
Volunteers with Nature Society Singapore for Restore Ubin Mangrove Initiative (RUM) were at RUM Site 1 for a beach and mangrove cleannup last Sunday evening (15 September). A total of 113.2kg of trash and marine debris were removed from the site. This cleanup is an effort to clear marine debris accumilation from the site in preparation for mangrove restoration. At the same time, participants get to visit the site and learn about RUM and the ecological mangrove restoration method. (<a href="https://rum-initiative.blogspot.com/p/what-is-ecological-mangrove-restoration.html" target="_blank">What is Ecological Mangrove Restoration?</a>)<br />
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Last Sunday's cleanup is also held in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) which is an annual coastal cleanup event held around the world in the month of September. <br />
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<span><a name='more'></a></span>Volunteers, in teams of three or four worked non-stop for an hour as there was noticeably more trash compared to the last cleanup. While the trash could come from human activities on the site itself, it could also be increased due to the Southwest Monsoon which sees most south-facing beaches on Singapore getting more marine trash this time of the year. <br />
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Volunteers picked up a lot of drink cans, plastic bottles, plastic and foam food packaging, and many unpaired shoes. There were also many plastic pieces such as parts of toys, household items and personal care items. 20kg of abandoned fishing nets and gear was also removed from this site. Everything picked up was carefully recorded in an ICC datacard given to each team.<br />
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Thank you volunteers for your enthusiasm, energy and hard work, and for coming to the cleanup despite the slightly hazy conditions. A note of thanks to Nparks for providing the boat and van transport. <br />
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Thanks also to the regular facilitators (Freddy, Martell, Vincent, Liz, Blossom, Evangeline, As Ma, Boon, Mona) and especially, thanks to Lisa Lim for organizing and leading the cleanup.<br />
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<u><b>More photos of the event:</b></u><br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/y6kpjqzj" target="_blank">Lisa Lim's Album</a><u><b> </b></u><br />
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/y3zxf3eg" target="_blank">Vincent Choo's Album</a><br />
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<br />Ravenblackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07408808375869234480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-54294897296516888022019-08-30T20:35:00.000+08:002019-08-31T07:15:46.494+08:0015 September (Sun): R.U.M. Mangrove Cleanup (International Coastal Cleanup edition)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Join Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site in preparation for mangrove restoration! <br />
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This upcoming cleanup is also organised in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup (<a href="http://coastalcleanup.nus.edu.sg/aboutcleanup.html" target="_blank">http://coastalcleanup.nus.edu.sg/aboutcleanup.html</a>) in September.<br />
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Come visit Ubin, learn more about Ubin mangroves and R.U.M., and make a difference for them!<br />
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Date: 15 September 2019 (Sunday)<br />
Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm<br />
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Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. Please register here: <a href="https://www.tinyurl.com/ubinrum15sep2019" target="_blank">https://www.tinyurl.com/ubinrum15sep2019</a>Ravenblackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07408808375869234480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-90776990749837794182019-08-26T06:54:00.000+08:002019-08-31T07:15:22.180+08:00Channel 8 newsclip about mangrove restoration as mitigation action against sea level rise.In this news clip on Mediacorp Channel 8, Prof. Dan Friess talks about the importance of mangroves in protecting our shorelines and how they can help in mitigating the effects that come with sea level rise. Stephen Beng (Nature Society Singapore, Marine Conservation Group) briefly explains how and where mangroves can be restored. The reporter speaks Mandarin but the interview is in English.<br />
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<br />Sea level rise is one of the things Singapore will have to deal with. This was one of the points on Climate Crisis made by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long during his National Day Rally Speech.<br />
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Ravenblackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07408808375869234480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-29412403092372583652019-07-08T11:39:00.000+08:002019-07-08T16:45:55.457+08:0021 Jul (Sun): R.U.M. mangrove cleanupJoin Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site before we start restoration.<br />
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Come visit Ubin, learn more about Ubin mangroves and R.U.M., and make a difference for them!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Date: 21 Jul (Sun)<br />
Time: 8am - 11am<br />
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Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. <br />
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More details on the <a href="https://www.nss.org.sg/events.aspx?id=5VNh1ZPNpj0=&group_id=quXltV4R2jc=">Nature Society (Singapore) website</a>.<br />
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Register online <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum21jul2019">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum21jul2019</a></div>
Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-25580552643986882622019-06-17T16:27:00.000+08:002019-06-17T16:27:17.951+08:006 Jul (Sat): A World Without Functional Mangroves?Join a team of experts for a mangrove-filled morning! Hosted by Dr. <a href="http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/staff/zeehan.html">Zeehan Jaafar</a>, the programme starts with a talk by <a href="https://www.sls.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/faculty-and-staff/teaching-staff/26-sls/faculty-and-staff/teaching-staff/526-professor-lee-shing-yip%20Joe">Professor Joe Lee</a> who will share the importance of mangrove forests to the well-being of people. This talk will discuss key issues in global and regional conservation of mangroves, such as threats they face and on-going potential restorative efforts.<br />
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The Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative will also have a booth at the event! Come and support us and learn more about the importance of mangroves.<br /><br />Admission is FREE. Register at <a href="https://tiny.cc/mangrove_public_forum">https://tiny.cc/mangrove_public_forum</a>. All are welcome.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>A panel discussion follows this talk, and the audience are encouraged to pose questions on relevant mangrove-related issues. Panel members include Prof. Joe Lee (Chinese University Hong Kong), Dr. Siew Chin Chua (NUS), Dr. Stefano Cannicci (University of Hong Kong), and Mr. Muljadi Tantra (Green Forest Product & Tech Pte) who are experts in mangrove ecology, conservation and management.<br /><br /><br />
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1100hrs - Welcome Address<br />
1110hrs - Talk: Professor Joe SY Lee.<br />
1145hrs - Panel Discussion: Prof. Joe SY Lee, Dr. Siew Chin Chua, Dr. Steffano Cannicci, Mr. Muljadi Tantra<br />
1215hrs - Closing Address<br />
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As part of the Mangrove, Macrobenthos & Management Conference 2019, the Organisers are holding a public forum on 'A World Without Functional Mangroves?'<br />
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More about the upcoming conference here: <a href="https://www.mmm5singapore.com/">https://www.mmm5singapore.com/</a>Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-41036226795274547982019-05-15T10:44:00.004+08:002019-05-15T10:44:49.105+08:0025 May (Sat): R.U.M. mangrove cleanupSpecially for <a href="https://pestaubin2019.blogspot.com/">Pesta Ubin</a>, join Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site before we start restoration.<br />
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Come visit Ubin, learn more about Ubin mangroves and R.U.M., and make a difference for them!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Date: 25 May 2019 (Sat)<br />Time : 8am - 11am<br /><br />
Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. <br />
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More details on the <a href="https://www.nss.org.sg/events.aspx?id=mdnxZaq7GMA=&group_id=quXltV4R2jc=">Nature Society (Singapore) website</a>.<br />
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Register online <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum25may2019">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum25may2019</a>Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-12393644347684068022019-04-17T08:58:00.000+08:002019-04-17T09:05:51.534+08:00Pulau Ubin mangrove restoration featured on 'Tipping Point' on Channel NewsAsiaRestore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative is featured in <a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/tipping-point">Tipping Point</a>, a documentary about climate change by Channel NewsAsia. It will be aired on TV on 21 Apr (Sun) 9pm.<br />
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The R.U.M. team and NParks took this opportunity to share about Pulau Ubin's mangroves and the effort to restore them. As well as the important role of mangroves in mitigating climate change.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Here's Germaine sharing more about Ubin mangroves and restoration efforts. In the film, Prof Dan shares how he came to Singapore to study our mangroves. Singapore has 35 of the 60 species found globally.<br />
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Germaine and Prof Dan at the R.U.M. restoration site. An abandoned aquaculture pond that is currently too deep for mangroves. Once we fix the ecological conditions, mangroves will settle there naturally.<br />
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In the film Prof Dan also shares how mangroves can mitigate climate change by storing carbon. In fact, mangroves are much better at this, they are super carbon storers, compared to other ecosystems! Here's the hardworking film crew among the mangroves at Ubin.<br />
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It's tough filming outdoors. I remember it rained suddenly too during the filming. Bravo to everyone and thank you for featuring R.U.M.<br />
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Check out <a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/tipping-point">Tipping Point</a> on Channel News Asia, from 35:20. Here's some screen shots. Watch it on TV on 21 Apr (Sun) 9pm.<br />
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<br />Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-22934756736868802022019-03-08T08:44:00.002+08:002019-03-08T08:44:29.576+08:0030 Mar (Sat): R.U.M. mangrove cleanupJoin Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site before we start restoration.<br />
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Come visit Ubin, learn more about Ubin mangroves and R.U.M., and make a difference for them!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Date: 30 Mar (Sat)<br />
Time: 1pm - 4pm<br />
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Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. <br />
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More details on the <a href="https://www.nss.org.sg/events.aspx?id=yz8dIWUm7Mg=&group_id=quXltV4R2jc=">Nature Society (Singapore) website</a>.<br />
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Register online <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum30mar2019">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum30mar2019</a><br />
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Here's what happened at the last cleanup!<br />
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The event is FREE, no registration required. Specially for kids and the family, there will be lots of other community groups offering games and prizes, nature walks and films. Come and join us!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>As <a href="http://celebratingsingaporeshores.blogspot.sg/p/what-is-international-year-of-reef-2018.html">International Year of the Reef 2018</a> comes to a close, <a href="https://celebratingsingaporeshores.blogspot.com/">Celebrating Singapore Shores</a> will go on! To mark the occasion, the marine community invites all to join this evening event.<br />
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The event starts at Berlayar Creek boardwalk, next to Labrador MRT station.<br />
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And takes you from the mangroves there to the corals at Marina at Keppel Bay!<br />
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From otters to corals, here's a glimpse of what we might encounter at Berlayar Creek to Marina at Keppel Bay<br />
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Save the date and see you there!<br />
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Date: 16 March 2019 (Saturday) First day of March school holidays.<br />
Venue: Berlayar Creek Boardwalk (next to Labrador Park MRT Station) to Marina at Keppel Bay<br />
Time: 4pm – 8pm<br />
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More details on the <a href="https://celebratingsingaporeshores.blogspot.com/2019/02/16-mar-sat-celebrating-singapore-shores.html">Celebrating Singapore Shores blog</a>.<br />
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Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-90559194148826040872019-01-03T13:27:00.000+08:002019-01-03T13:27:09.611+08:00Happy New Year with R.U.M.!Join the next R.U.M. site cleanup on 19 Jan (Sat)! Registration now open at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum19jan2019">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum19jan2019</a><br />
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Meanwhile, here's a look back at what the RUMblers were up to at the end of the year: a clean up, supporting a Kampong Homecoming and sharing about R.U.M. at Clean and Green Singapore.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>On 10 November, Lisa Lim led a super large group of 31 volunteers who cleared and removed 120 kg of marine trash/debris (of which 39 kg are abandoned fishing nets) around the mangrove area and shore along the coastline off our restoration site at Kg. Durian. Bravo!<br />
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In November, some RUMblers stepped up to support the great effort by Syazwan Majid to organise a homecoming for Ubin residents AND inviting the public to join in. There were kampong games, sharing kampong memories, kampong food and kampong photo booth! Learn more about his work on his<a href="https://wansubinjournal.blogspot.com/"> Wan's Ubin Journal</a> blog.<br />
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Thanks to NParks for the invitation to share about R.U.M. with the Prime Minister and other Ministers at Clean and Green Singapore in November. Thanks to Subaraj for making it so easy. And to Shamla Jeyarajah Subaraj for the awesome photos! And Azlin Sani for looking after us. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2146815848893284&type=3">More photos here</a>.<br />
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Looking forward to a great 2019!Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-46579286525487102282018-10-30T08:14:00.001+08:002018-10-30T09:28:36.152+08:0011 Nov (Sun): Your help needed for village homecoming at Pulau UbinR.U.M. hopes to restore not just the mangroves, but also the community that live with and love the mangroves! So let's support <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wansubinjournal.blogspot.com/&sa=D&ust=1540859967710000&usg=AFQjCNEqAaJasZZqe3oes2ERcDHgmGLsaQ">Syazwan Majid</a> who single-handedly organised this first-ever homecoming in decades for former Malay residents of Pulau Ubin who live around Jalan Durian, the location of our R.U.M. restoration site.<br />
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He needs volunteers! So please lend a hand if you can.<br />
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<ul><li>Come to join the fun. RSVP via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/278098679503087/">facebook event page</a>.</li>
<li>Share with your friends and family, bring them along!</li>
<li>Lend a hand and volunteer. Sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflT4BJY96UF2T4O3sg83mf501nDpDJN_xpMoCKJWXHgBg9Ig/viewform">here</a>.</li>
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Date: 11 Nov (Sun)<br />
Time: 10am - 3pm<br />
Venue: 488A, Jalan Ubin, Kampong Sungei Durian, Pulau Ubin (Pak Ahmad Kassim's House)<br />
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We will pass Pak Ahmad's House on the way to Chek Jawa.<br />
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Pak Ahmad's House is great place to stop and enjoy a cool drink or a coconut!<br />
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Pak Ahmad's House is about 600m from Ubin Jetty, about a 15-20 minute walk on tarmac road.<br />
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Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-69324041580640337832018-10-27T08:19:00.002+08:002018-10-27T08:19:16.731+08:0010 Nov (Sat): R.U.M. mangroves and coastal cleanupJoin Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site before we start restoration.<br />
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Come visit Ubin, learn more about Ubin mangroves and R.U.M., and make a difference for them!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Date: 10 Nov (Sat)<br />
Time: 3.30pm - 6.30pm<br />
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Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. <br />
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More details on the <a href="https://www.nss.org.sg/events.aspx?id=60qA5/AACKk=&group_id=quXltV4R2jc=">NSS website</a>.<br />
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Register online <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum10nov2018">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum10nov2018</a>Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-60293949273011462062018-10-22T16:52:00.002+08:002018-10-27T10:04:59.069+08:002 Nov (Fri): Free screening of 'Ubin, Sayang' at the Singapore Eco Film Festival 2018<a href="https://rachelqsy.wixsite.com/natgeoubinsayang">'Ubin, Sayang'</a> is a gorgeous film by Rachel Quek and her team about the people of Ubin and the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative.<br />
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'Ubin, Sayang' traces the journey of Xiao Ting as she learns from the stories of mangrove restoration and kampong living. In the context of modern Singaporean nostalgia for the kampong, the film brings together different perspectives on what the kampong spirit truly entails, and discusses its implications for us today.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Date: 2 Nov (Fri)<br />
Time: 10.15am<br />
Venue: The Arts Science Museum<br />
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More details and free festival tickets on the <a href="http://www.sgeff.com/">SGEFF website</a>.<br />
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Congratulations to Rachel and team for winning their first film award!<br />
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Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-31653886813471727302018-09-26T10:18:00.000+08:002018-09-27T09:27:18.420+08:00Latest RUMblings: Jul-Sep 2018The RUMblers (as R.U.M. volunteers are called) have been busy cleaning up mangroves and, together with Sea Angel volunteers, supporting community work at Pulau Ubin!<br />
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Here's a glimpse at what we have been up to recently.<br />
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Lisa Lim and her stalwart volunteers from Nature Society did two cleanups involving a total of 50 volunteers who removed 230 kgs of trash from the R.U.M. restoration site at Jalan Durian. More <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2121162904791912&type=3">here </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156219938378964&type=3">here</a>. For updates on the next clean up, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1532581690316706/">R.U.M. facebook group</a> or <a href="http://rum-initiative.blogspot.com/p/volunteer.html">register as a R.U.M. volunteer</a>.<br />
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<b>Launch of Ah Mah's Drinkstall</b><br />
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The RUMblers also came together to support the launch of the heritage wall at Ah Mah's Drinkstall. Organised by Singapore Heritage Society (SHS) and the NUS architecture team who rebuilt the stall, the launch was hosted by Minister Desmond. Supporting this event were volunteers from Sea Angel and R.U.M. We had fun sharing about mangroves.<br />
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The RUMblers happily joined the rituals to bless the new Drinkstall!<br />
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<b>More photos of the Launch</b><br />
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By <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Katie.GlobalEdu/posts/166633087548590?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCCJTRu9nUR6hMIIZYO1DQAArBv-tOqnQU_GeKJ1OQxmSjq-H-TJv1v1B2C5L3goLaELKOWAnI50Xyuu4u4nVYEnii5JTb8aSPgGpb5mPiHuOBGMgNf5FEWjZojTVtzzcWi1W7a5buVDuipsyXSi-rErdPRTZ_KeqcpaLNXW1O5tUxn3H4M&__tn__=-R">Katie</a> for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UbinSeaAngel/?ref=gs&fref=gs&dti=1532581690316706&hc_location=group">Sea Angel</a> volunteers<br />
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By <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildsingapore/media_set?set=a.10155846622613595&type=3">Ria Tan</a><br />
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By <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lim.lisa/posts/10156410684718964">Lisa Lim</a><br />
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<b>Sharing about R.U.M.</b><br />
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In August, Lisa Lim shared about her work with R.U.M. and many other nature volunteer opportunities during the <a href="http://celebratingsingaporeshores.blogspot.com/2018/08/25-aug-sat-lepak-with-marine-community.html">Sea our Shores Workshop</a> by the youths of <a href="https://lepakinsg.wordpress.com/">Lepak In SG</a> for <a href="http://celebratingsingaporeshores.blogspot.sg/p/what-is-international-year-of-reef-2018.html">International Year of the Reef 2018</a>.<br />
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Meanwhile, Phillip continues to take visitors on tours of Pulau Ubin, sharing about the mangroves and the work of R.U.M.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many groups Phillip Lim shared with.</td></tr>
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In September, thanks to Prof Dan Friess, we had a chance to share about our work with his esteemed colleagues on 26 Sep 2018. So wonderful to meet and learn from so many passionate leaders. And nice that people liked our R.U.M. colouring sheets!<br />
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R.U.M. will be there to share about <a href="http://wildshores.blogspot.com/2018/07/mangroves-at-ah-mahs-drinkstall.html">the mangroves surrounding her Drinkstall</a>, with special support by Phillip Lim and the Sea Angels. While the Singapore Heritage Society will be there to share about Ah Mah's heritage. And free <a href="http://rli.ri.edu.sg/programmes/outdoor-environmental-education/raffles-ecological-literacy-publications.aspx">children's books about Singapore wildlife</a> by Singapore students.<br />
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Date: 23 Sep (Sun)<br />
Time: 2-5pm<br />
Venue: Ah Mah's Drinkstall about 1km (20-30min stroll from Ubin Jetty) <a href="https://pestaubin2018.blogspot.com/p/ubin-map.html">map</a><br />
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No registration required, drop in, buy a drink & also quench your thirst for Ubin's heritage &habitat. Fresh coconuts recommended!<br />
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Ah Ma Drink Stall, established since 1995, has been a welcome stopover and landmark for visitors exploring Ubin for more than 20 years. The stall has been rebuilt and restored, together with a heritage wall.<br />
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It will be officially launched with a programme of activities that features “heritage quenchers” - mini tours by volunteers on the rich biodiversity of mangrove swamps where the stall has “nested”, and the story of how the business was built up by the four-generation Choo family of Ubin and, its current restoration. Free childrens storybooks on the rich marine life in our waters by Raffles Ecological Literacy while stocks last.<br />
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This event is organised by Singapore Heritage Society (SHS), the NUS architecture team who rebuilt the stall and R.U.M, Restore Ubin Mangrove initiative, with the support of Sea Angels & NParks.<br />
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<b>More about Ah Mah's Drinkstall</b><br />
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Ah Mah's Drinkstall was rebuilt by NUS architecture students with the guidance of Phillip Lim and Prof Tan Beng Kiang, and support of Singapore Heritage Society, the Ubin community as well as NParks.<br />
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More photos and stories by Prof Tan Beng Kiang<br />
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Here's what Ah Mah's Drinkstall looked like in the past<br />
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<br />And what it looks like now...<br />
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Hope to see you this Sunday!<br />
<br />Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-12921152317914989062018-08-10T08:57:00.002+08:002018-08-10T08:57:23.205+08:0015 Sep (Sat): R.U.M. mangroves and coastal cleanupJoin Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site before we start restoration.<br />
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Date: 15 Sep (Sat)<br />
Time: 8am - 11am<br />
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Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. <br />
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More details on the <a href="https://www.nss.org.sg/events.aspx?id=75cj2aeYFI4=&group_id=quXltV4R2jc=">NSS website</a>.<br />
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Register online <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum15sep2018">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum15sep2018</a>Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-65394600062391785722018-06-27T08:20:00.001+08:002018-08-10T08:58:25.789+08:007 Jul (Sat): R.U.M. mangroves and coastal cleanupJoin Lisa Lim and volunteers from R.U.M. and Nature Society Singapore (NSS), Marine Conservation Group to clean up this site before we start restoration.<br />
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Time: 9am - 12noon<br />
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Only registered participants may join us as we have limited capacity for both ferry and van transport. <br />
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More details on the <a href="https://www.nss.org.sg/events.aspx?id=kEAYyCK0TRs=&group_id=quXltV4R2jc=">NSS website</a>.<br />
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Register online <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fubinrum07jul2018&h=AT0gSsqKXj1Wc4GPNvuonjg9Gj709dJ-Sbz_A79StlNGUCCXNLDJZKkk2l4Kn-Ibvv65h8Vl-13Lpw-c_-IP0N0rnjDXADN2oY92SbbbsFnqIAYxSGmCQmv3CoRcMKxfTX_8W9Y&s=1">http://tinyurl.com/ubinrum07jul2018</a> <br />
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Here's what happened ...<br />
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<iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="746" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fset%3Da.10156219938378964.1073741945.716233963%26type%3D3&width=400&show_text=true&appId=108362335868324&height=746" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="400"></iframe>Ria Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929851743205257324.post-65772599518319451122018-06-25T15:40:00.002+08:002018-07-01T14:03:23.172+08:00Fun with R.U.M. on Ubin Day 2018The Restore Ubin Mangrove Initiative (R.U.M.) had a real blast at this year's Ubin Day!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42943867962/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="246" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1816/42943867962_a7fc11a30a_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>The star of the day was our youngest volunteer, Martell. Thanks to papa Freddy for introducing him to us.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Enthusiastic R.U.M. volunteers aka RUMblers made their way to Ubin bright and early to set up the booth. Thank you!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42943869912/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1809/42943869912_2207bfce1d_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>At the <a href="http://rum-initiative.blogspot.sg/2017/07/16-jul-sun-rum-at-ubin-day.html">RUM booth</a>, we shared about the <a href="http://rum-initiative.blogspot.sg/p/what-is-ecological-mangrove-restoration.html">Ecological Mangrove Restoration</a> method, and how we hope to use it to naturally restore mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Pulau Ubin.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/41183247450/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1775/41183247450_52fd1113f5_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>We had mangrove seedlings, tasty food from the mangroves, mangrove fact sheets and more on display at the R.U.M. mangrove booth! Prof Dan brought some mangrove face powder and other cool products to share with our visitors.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42943868522/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1773/42943868522_027bf487c8_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>We also gave out FREE <a href="http://rum-initiative.blogspot.sg/p/rum-colouring-sheets.html">mangrove colouring sheets</a>!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42943866382/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1813/42943866382_1787378f7b_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>We were glad to be able to meet so many visitors and share about mangroves at our mangrove booth!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Martell welcomes Minister Chan.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Prof Dan shares about R.U.M. with the Ministers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A group photo with Minister Desmond and Minister Chan.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz Lim shares about mangroves.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Our FREE mangrove tours were also a hit! The tours were led by Prof. Dan. The morning crowd was good.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/41183246810/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1763/41183246810_dfa0258c72_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>During the tour, our guides explained about the importance of mangroves, not only to the environment, but also as a source of food and income for Ubin's fishermen. They also shared about how R.U.M. plans to help regrow the mangroves at abandoned aquaculture ponds on Ubin using ecological mangrove restoration. Jean Liew shared this group photo of the first tour and said "Thank you for the walk." Thank YOU Jean and friends for joining us.<br />
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It was a little difficult to get a crowd in the afternoon, even with advertising at the Jetty.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42275009494/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/887/42275009494_b30d2e2a04_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>But a small group makes for a more fun trip, and everyone ended up taking an extended walk.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42943859832/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="249" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/875/42943859832_a8b200004d_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>A quick beer stop before the walk kept the spirits up!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/42943860432/in/dateposted-public/" title="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018"><img alt="Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative at Ubin Day, Pesta Ubin 2018" height="225" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1785/42943860432_2ae32b6e17_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div>We are also thrilled about the first public screening at Pulau Ubin of <a href="https://rachelqsy.wixsite.com/natgeoubinsayang">'Ubin, Sayang'</a>, a gorgeous film by <a href="https://www.rachelquekvisualstories.com/">Rachel Quek</a> and her team about the people of Ubin and the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative.<br />
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We are glad to have been able to reach out to all the amazing visitors who came to visit. Thank you for coming, and we hope you had fun learning with us! A big thank you as well to all the volunteers who came to support R.U.M. , we couldn't have done it without you!<br />
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Thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lim.lisa/posts/10156183392388964">Lisa Lim</a>.<br />
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Thanks to OS Han and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mjphotographysg/posts/1353204098158012">MJ Photography</a>.<br />
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More highlights by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/victor.toh.5/posts/10156619759442743">Victor Toh</a><br />
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