{"id":7816,"date":"2013-09-24T20:53:35","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T12:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=7816"},"modified":"2013-10-06T22:14:35","modified_gmt":"2013-10-06T14:14:35","slug":"sun-29-sept-nature-ramble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/2013\/sun-29-sept-nature-ramble\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun 29 Sept – Nature Ramble"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunday 29th Sept. Time 8.30am\u00a0 -1o.30am.\u00a0 Meeting: under the ole raintree on the left as you enter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Beng Tang on a nature ramble, engage and learn about the birds, bees, fishes and the terrapins.<\/p>\n

Wear good walking shoes and bring water, insect repellent and\u00a0 umbrella Walking stick and camera, optional<\/p>\n

LTA has released news on exhumation and tender for road building. Take this opportunity to experience Bukit Brown Chinese Cemetery as it is.<\/p>\n

How to get there and handy tips here: http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=1347<\/a><\/p>\n

By agreeing to take this walking tour of Bukit brown cemetery I understand and accept that I must be physically fit and able to do so. To the extent permissible by law, I agree to assume any and all risk of injury or bodily harm to myself and persons in my care (including child or ward)<\/p>\n

Registration: Our weekend public tours are FREE \u2026
\nOptimally the group size is 30 participants (15 individuals\/guide).<\/p>\n

Please click \u2018Join\u2019 on the FB event page <\/a>to let us know you are coming, how many pax are turning up. Or just meet us at the starting point at 9am.<\/p>\n

Meeting Point: Bukit Brown Under the Rain tree at the roundabout.<\/p>\n

Brownie Code: We guide rain or shine.<\/p>\n

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The tour:<\/p>\n

Bukit Brown Heritage Park is about 173 acres in extent, bordered by Lornie Road, Thomson Road and the Pan-Island Expressway. It lies just to the south of the Central Catchment Forest, being separated from it by Lornie Road and includes Singapore\u2019s only Chinese Municipal Cemetery. With more than 100,000 graves, Bukit Brown is also one of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside of China.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to bask in the peaceful surrounds, and also chat with your guides and make friends with other participants. We are amateurs and volunteers, but we are passionate and serious about what we do at Bukit Brown, and we encourage sharing of knowledge.<\/p>\n

Here is a map of the grounds:
\nhttp:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/API.BBC_.Map_.ver3_4.jpg<\/a>
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Please take note:
\n1. We will be walking through the undergrowth so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.
\n2. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or sunburn. Bring sunblock and natural insect repellent.
\n3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.
\n4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. BukitBrown.com)
\n5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho\/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.
\n6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.
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How to get there by MRT \/ Bus:<\/p>\n

Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.<\/p>\n

From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855
\nAlight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41149, opposite Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n

From South: Go to Farrer Road MRT and walk to bus-stop #11111 at Farrer Road, in front of Blocks 2 & 3. Take Buses 93, 165, 852, 855. Alight 5 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, just before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge, walk towards Sime Road, follow the road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n

By car:
\nTurn in from Lornie Road, to Sime Road. Then, turn left into Lorong Halwa.
\nParking space available at the largish paved area near the cemetery gates.<\/p>\n

\"Dec<\/a>

Nature Ramble (Photo: Claire Leow)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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