While understanding wildlife is important, the bridge to connect wildlife and people is just as crucial in achieving peace between wildlife and humans. That was why I immediately signed up for this talk when I read the title, because I really wanted to hear how a Wildlife Educator would be that bridge between the two. … Continue reading Just thoughts..
Reflections: BQLive with a Wildlife Educator
What an insightful Saturday morning! I had signed up for this event to learn about nature education and outreach in Singapore. More specifically, I wanted to know how to talk to people about nature and animals, believing it was a way to get them concerned about the environmental crisis. Unexpectedly, wildlife educator Cyrena shared so … Continue reading Reflections: BQLive with a Wildlife Educator
BFF Challenge: Biodiversity BTS (behind-the-scenes)
Overview You’ve learned about biodiversity - so what’s next? Find out at Biodiversity BTS (Behind-the-Scenes)! Beyond leading nature walks and doing research, there are many people working hard to make conservation work - policy makers, wildlife rescue volunteers, education groups. Who are they? How do they do it? And what does their work have to do … Continue reading BFF Challenge: Biodiversity BTS (behind-the-scenes)
Response to Burning Questions LIVE w/ a Wildlife Educator
Image credits: Unsplash / Jason Wong What drew you to this event? Human wildlife conflict is a topic less discussed among the average Singaporeans, and to me is a serious issue because a lack of exposure and basic awareness of responsible wildlife interaction in an urban jungle presents a whole host of challenges that will … Continue reading Response to Burning Questions LIVE w/ a Wildlife Educator
BQLive with a Wildlife Educator: Are you bored??
"Do you get bored of your job?", was the question I submitted for this session. In my mind, I thought wildlife educators just gave general school assembly talks and patrolled our parks making sure people don't misbehave, encountering the usual problems - monkeys stealing food, people feeding pigeons, etc. I was so wrong and ignorant! … Continue reading BQLive with a Wildlife Educator: Are you bored??
BQ Live: Marine Conservation
1. What drew you to this event? Most of what lies in our shores seem to go unnoticed as not many are aware of the marine life in Singapore. Ever since I had visited Sister's Island last year, I have always wanted to find out more about how we could raise awareness for our local … Continue reading BQ Live: Marine Conservation
BQLive Marine Thoughts
What drew you to this event?What are 3 things you learned from this event?Was there anything which surprised you?Having heard from the speaker, what is 1 new insight or question you have about marine conservation?How do you think people can contribute to marine conservation? As a bird person I would be excited to know more … Continue reading BQLive Marine Thoughts
BQLive: Marine Conservation!!
What drew me to this event? Eversince I was young, I have always been interested in marine life. However, I did not know a lot about the marine life specifically in Singapore. As such I decided to take this opportunity to learn more about it through this live, especially through a marine conservationist 😀 What … Continue reading BQLive: Marine Conservation!!
BQ Live with a Marine Conservationist
Photos are credited to Pei Rong What drew me to this event?I am always fascinated by the plethora of sea creatures blessed in Singapore. This BQ Live with a Marine Conservationist presents an opportunity and platform that would equip me with knowledge from the perspective of a marine conservationist who is an expert in this … Continue reading BQ Live with a Marine Conservationist
Reflections – Marine Conservationist
When I was younger, I used to hike with my uncle at the Goldstream Provincial Park in Victoria, B.C. weekly. In the midst of the temperate rain forest lies a stream in which thousands of salmon spawn during fall. In the same stream, the salmon that laid their eggs laid dead as well. As a … Continue reading Reflections – Marine Conservationist
BFF Biodiversity Challenge 2020 