Hello! I participated in #SGSTEM Talk & Trivia, a sharing by Dr Shawn Lum. He shared with us his experiences of studying the forest at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. From his experiences, he shared that there has been much habitat loss in Singapore which has led to species loss of multiple species. For example, plants, … Continue reading External Activity: #SGSTEM Talk & Trivia by Dr Shawn Lum
BQ with a Marine Conservationist
I grew up being a huge fan of animals--I was glued to books and shows about them, and was an enthusiast of documentaries, but most especially, I was (and still am) a sucker for marine animals. Hearing about this event made me thrilled! I wanted to know what a professional had to say about the … Continue reading BQ with a Marine Conservationist
BQLive Marine Sharing Session
In recent years, improper waste disposal (such as plastics) has been a great concern to the marine life. There were many news and posts being published on the internet, showing how marine animals are being negatively affected by marine debris. (e.g being tangled in fishing nets etc. ) These urged me to want to learn … Continue reading BQLive Marine Sharing Session
BFF Challenge: External Activities
Overview With online forums, webinars, and virtual fireside chats, we now have plenty of options to learn about biodiversity from the comfort of our own home! BFFers, if you attend any other online events (organised by other groups, outside of the BFF Challenge), we would love to hear about what you’ve learned! TASK Completion of … Continue reading BFF Challenge: External Activities
Act for Nature 2020: Ideas Welcome!
Overview Have other ideas for an Act for Nature (AFN)? We’d love to hear them! Your proposed activity should: Have clear relevance to local biodiversity (i.e. involve local biodiversity species)Demonstrate a personal contribution to local biodiversity conservation Engage others (in person or virtually) and encourage them to contribute to local biodiversity conservation You could survey … Continue reading Act for Nature 2020: Ideas Welcome!
Act for Nature 2020: What’s up, Wildlife?
Overview Let your creative juices flow, while spreading the message of human-wildlife coexistence! Research on the do’s and don’ts of encountering a particular animal, then present the information using a creative medium. TASK Completion of this entire activity (Part 1, 2 and 3) before the deadline (30 June 2020) will be counted as completion of … Continue reading Act for Nature 2020: What’s up, Wildlife?
BQLive with a Marine Conservationist
What drew you to this event? I was aware that Singapore has a highly diverse marine life, but I was curious how its currently striving today. So I decided to use this opportunity to clarify my doubts and learn other things on marine life and our co-existence with them. What are 3 things you learned … Continue reading BQLive with a Marine Conservationist
BQLive Marine Conservation with Ms. Pei Rong
Sitting in the comfort of my own room, nestled in my seat - what better way to spend a relaxing Friday evening than learning some exclusive insights about marine conservation from one of the most passionate (and kind-hearted) people in NParks? Last school year, I had the tremendous opportunity of visiting Pulau Tioman to conduct … Continue reading BQLive Marine Conservation with Ms. Pei Rong
BQLive Volunteer Guide: Mischief Managed? – Minimising Human-Macaque Conflict
A Long-tailed Macaque at Sisters' Islands Long-tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) are probably Singapore’s most well-known primate species. Also known as the Crab-eating Macaques, these intelligent animals are known to make tools to help them forage. Being opportunistic and resourceful, it is no wonder they have done well in navigating our urban landscape. Though primarily found … Continue reading BQLive Volunteer Guide: Mischief Managed? – Minimising Human-Macaque Conflict
Sea-ing through the eyes of a Marine Conservationist
On a Friday night, 8 May, I sat in my room and joined Burning Questions online. The cool Marine Conservationist, Pei Rong, shared with us about her work at NParks as well as her personal environmental journey. The session was very eye-opening as I learnt about how she conducted Intertidal Walks and Surveys. In between … Continue reading Sea-ing through the eyes of a Marine Conservationist
BFF Biodiversity Challenge 2020 