Our nature-guided stroll will bring us through a herb, spice and medicinal plant garden, coffee, coconut, durian and other fruit tree plantations, mangrove forest, grassland and woodlands. We will also bypass 'kampong' village houses with their backyard flower and food gardens. Along the way, we may encounter wild pigs, jungle chickens, monitor lizards and a diversity of birds and bugs living among the wayside wildflowers. This walk starts and ends in the main village which has remained almost unchanged since the 1960s. Come experience Ubin's culture before its all gone.
Please note: Bring poncho/raincoat/umbrella, hat, fully-filled refillable water bottle, herbal mosquito repellent. Wear long pants, otherwise wear thick repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, socks and covered shoes are recommended. Ubin has shops selling drinks and snacks. There are restaurants open for lunch and dinner.
Pre-registration required, email Celine Low at contact@cicadatree.org.sg giving participants' names, ages and a mobile number.
Time: 8.30-11.00am, meet at 8.30am at basement of Changi Jetty (also known as Changi Point Ferry Terminal) at Lorong Berkukong, 5 mins walk away from Changi Village hawker centre.
Cost: $13 per pax (adult or kid). Excludes the bumboat ride to Pulau Ubin which is $2.50 per person one way. Free for kids age 5 yrs and below accompanying adult participants.
Website:
http://cicadatree.blogspot.sg/2013/11/nov-2013-school-hols-walks.html
