World Wetlands Day which falls on 2 Feb and volunteers of the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative will celebrate by sharing Ubin's awesome mangroves with you on this free tour.
This leisurely walk starting from Ubin Town introduces nearby mangroves and Ubin people and kampung culture.
All are welcomed! The event is free but registration is required as there are limited slots.
Monday, 30 January 2017
Thursday, 26 January 2017
RUMblers and the January oil spill at Ubin mangroves
The Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative volunteers were heartbroken when a 300-tonne oil spill affected the mangroves of Pulau Ubin on 4 Jan 2017.
Led by Phillip Lim, volunteers did many kayak surveys of oil impact on the Heart of Ubin Mangroves. While more volunteers checked on other sites. Following the oil spill, there was a large turnout of volunteers to help with Ubin mangrove outreach! Field orientation was organised for them in January. In the months ahead, volunteers will continue to support NParks' long-term monitoring of the oil spill impact.
Led by Phillip Lim, volunteers did many kayak surveys of oil impact on the Heart of Ubin Mangroves. While more volunteers checked on other sites. Following the oil spill, there was a large turnout of volunteers to help with Ubin mangrove outreach! Field orientation was organised for them in January. In the months ahead, volunteers will continue to support NParks' long-term monitoring of the oil spill impact.
Monday, 9 January 2017
21 Jan (Sat): Make a difference for Pulau Ubin's mangroves!
Volunteers are needed to conduct guided walks of Ubin's mangroves by the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative. An outdoor orientation session for volunteers is planned for 21 Jan (Sat) 10.30am - 12.30pm at Pulau Ubin.
Pulau Ubin's mangroves are vulnerable to many threats including oil spills. Come join us to learn how to share about Ubin's mangroves and the work planned to restore them.
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| Oil impacting Pulau Ketam and Sungei Puaka, Pulau Ubin mangroves, featured in Channel 8 news thanks to Phillip Lim. Photo by Channel 8 |
Friday, 6 January 2017
December RUMbles: kayak surveys, cleanup, walks and more!
The Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative volunteers had a very busy year end.
With a kayak survey of mangrove Mother Trees, a mangrove clean up, a sold-out tour, and sharing about Ubin with the Straits Times too!
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| Record turnout for the R.U.M. walk! Photo by Tammy Wong. |
Monday, 28 November 2016
11 Dec (Sun): Merry Mangrove Mapping with R.U.M. at Pulau Ubin
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.
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| A slow walk through Pulau Ubin, Singapore's last kampung. |
Stop at a mangrove area to try your hand at mangrove mapping! Learn more about the science behind mangrove restoration.
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| This is what mangrove mapping looks like! |
Monday, 14 November 2016
Crabbing up the City: RUMblers bring Ubin mangroves to Shenton Way
RUMblers had fun at the Singapore Eco Film Festival! Sharing with city folk in Ubin style!
R.U.M. was also at the Clean and Green Singapore event. Here's more about our outreach in the city.
R.U.M. was also at the Clean and Green Singapore event. Here's more about our outreach in the city.
Sunday, 30 October 2016
R.U.M. takes Ubin mangroves to the city!
R.U.M. is heading out into the city in November, to bring Pulau Ubin mangroves to everyone.
Tell your friends! Come visit us, bring your family and friends! Or give us a hand as a R.U.M. volunteer!
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| Photo by Lee Yee Ting. |
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