Island stories on "Tales from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum"

Stories of Singapore's many islands!

Listen to the podcast - Tales from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, exploring Singapore’s famous myths and legends: https://tinyurl.com/lkcnhmtales1

18 Jun (Sun): FREE walk at Chek Jawa

Once a year, and only once a year, during Pesta Ubin, volunteers from several groups come together to offer a Chek Jawa Open House. Volunteers will be stationed all over the boardwalk. There will be activities for kids.

This activity is offered by the Chek Jawa community, led by the Naked Hermit Crabs with friends of Chek Jawa like NParks Chek Jawa volunteers and TeamSeaGrass. (There will be NO activities on the seashores or intertidal areas).

Date: 18 Jun 2023 (Sun)
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Venue: Chek Jawa Wetlands
No registration required, simply just turn up at Chek Jawa. This activity is free-of-charge.

More details

4-25 June: Pesta Ubin

Celebrating our special island, Pulau Ubin! Check out the community activities organised for Pesta Ubin starting this weekend. Many are free but require registration.

Pesta Ubin is happening from 4 June to 25 June 2022! This year's theme is "The Ubin COMMONS" as we hope to support and preserve the unique community and to bring all Organising Groups, Villagers, and the Public to come together to celebrate the best of Pulau Ubin.

More details on the Pesta Ubin blog.

10 Jun (Fri): Tiga Trail with Kayakasia

The TIGA TRAIL Good things come in threes! This trail explore the trinity of a rock, an island, and a river aptly named Tiga (translated into “3” from malay). Suitable for families and beginners for its easy distance and variety of scenery (including a beach stop for kids).

Date: 10 Jun (Fri)
Duration: 7.30am - 12.30pm
Distance: 8km Level: Suitable for families & beginners
Start/End: Punggol Jetty
Price: $95 per person ($50 for kids under 12 years old *inclusive all kayaking equipment (inflatable double kayak suitable for beginners), guides, complimentary late breakfast, & adventure
Registration: https://wa.me/message/QJCSHHRJIZQKM1

12 Feb (Sat): The Mangrove Art Story at Chek Jawa with Better Trails

Explore Chek Jawa with Better Trails. A hidden gem, it is located at the eastern end of Pulau Ubin that is home to an abundance of biodiversity. Tread through the coastal mangrove habitat with family and friends on a curated nature trail passing by the mangrove boardwalk and Jejawi Tower.

By the end of the trail, you will get to participate in an air clay sculpting workshop, crafting your memories of the trail into painted clay sculptures! Join us now on this exciting learning journey at Pulau Ubin!

End Nov 2021 kayak tours of Northern shores with Kayakasia

Join these guided kayak tours suitable for beginners and families. At Pulau Ubin, Khatib Bongsu and Sungei Simpang.

More details on their facebook events page.

15 Nov (Mon): Ubin 2 Rivers Trail

https://www.facebook.com/events/926962431250750/

17 Nov (Wed): Khatib Bongsu River Trail

https://www.facebook.com/events/620952012245283/

18 Nov (Thu): Khatib Bongsu River Trail

https://www.facebook.com/events/161335852821043/

29 Nov (Mon): Sunrise Simpang River Trail

https://www.facebook.com/events/2929351507395598/

19 Oct (Tue): Explore Ubin's 3 rivers with Kayakasia

Join Kayakasia to explore the mangroves of Pulau Ubin and see a part of Singapore only accessible by kayaks.

Suitable for beginners, families and kids. 

5 Oct (Tue) and 6 Oct (Wed): Kayaking at Pulau Ubin with Kayakasia

Join Kayakasia to explore the mangroves of Pulau Ubin and see a part of Singapore only accessible by kayaks.

Suitable for beginners, families and kids.

8 Sep (Wed): Kayak Punggol to Ubin with Kayakasia

For families and beginners. An  easy trail that links Punggol, Pulau Serangoon (Coney Island), and Pulau Ubin!

Could be called the trail of mystery as we attempt to locate a crumbling villa, the German Girl Shrine, and one of the best look-out point on Pulau Ubin. This trail also takes you into the mangroves of the lesser known Sungai Teris.

Date: 8 Sep (Wed)
Duration: 7.30am - 12.30pm
Distance: 12 km
Level: Suitable for families & beginners
Start/End: Punggol Jetty
Price: $105 per person ($50 for kids under 12 years old
*inclusive all kayaking equipment (inflatable double kayak suitable for beginners), guides, complimentary late breakfast, & adventure

Registration: https://wa.me/message/QJCSHHRJIZQKM1 

11 Sep (Sat): Talk on "Shorebirds of Ubin"

Join Mr David Li from NParks to learn how our shorebirds make their annual long-distance journey in search for warmer places to spend their winter. Pulau Ubin is one important stopover location for some of them.

More about how Singapore is Shorebird Central. This talk is held as part of Pesta Ubin.

Date: 11 Sep 2021 (Sat)
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Free!

Watch for free on YouTube live NParks channel.

If you'd like to participate in the Q&A session, register online by 9 Sep 

More about Pesta Ubin.

"Welcome to my Island Home" - outings to islands in Sep

Join guided walks to Pulau Hantu, Kusu Island, St John's Island and Pulau Ubin! More details and book tickets here https://mycommunityfestival.sg/programmes/welcome-to-my-island-home/

Organised by My Community and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

11 Mar (Thu) and 12 Mar (Fri): Kayaking at Pulau Ubin

Suitable for beginners, explore the secluded rivers of Pulau Ubin that is only accessible by kayak.

11 Mar (Thu): Ubin 2Rivers Trail

For beginners, explore a river that narrows so trees create a natural canopy of arching branches and leaves. This inner section of Pulau Ubin is only accessible by kayaks.

13 Mar (Fri): Ubin 4Rivers Trail

For families and beginners, this adventurous trail allows you to experience a canopied creek, a wide flowing river, and other scenic waters. See a part of Singapore only accessible by kayaks!

31 Jan (Sun): FREE guided tour of the boardwalk at Chek Jawa

FREE! Specially for kids. Join volunteers of the Naked Hermit Crabs on a tour of the boardwalk at Chek Jawa.

Registration opens 27 Jan (Wed). Follow them on facebook to get the latest update.

9 Feb (Tue): Kayak Ubin 2Rivers Trail with kayakasia

Suitable for beginners! Pulau Ubin is crisscrossed by many waterways. This trip explores 2 waterways of this intricate river systems, linking Sungei Jelutong and Sungei Besar in a closed loop within the island. 

At some sections, the river narrows and the trees create a natural canopy of arching branches and leaves. Numerous species of birds are easily spotted among this mazy waterways.

29 Jan (Fri): Ubin's 4 Rivers with Kayakasia

Explore the hidden waterways which crisscross Pulau Ubin. Ubin 4Rivers (Kekek Trail) explores 4 waterways of this intricate river system, linking them in a closed loop within the island.

This is an adventurous trail suitable for beginners and intermediate paddlers alike.

26 Jan (Tue): Ubin 3Rivers Trail with Kayakasia

Pulau Ubin is crisscrossed by many waterways. This trip explore 3 waterways of this intricate river systems, linking them in a closed loop within the island.

At some sections, the river narrows and the trees close overhead, creating a natural canopy of arching branches and leaves. Numerous species of birds are easily spotted among this mazy waterways.

4 Nov (Wed): Kayak Punggol to Ubin with Kayakasia

Suitable for families and beginners. This is a special and easy trail that links together Punggol, Pulau Serangoon (Coney Island), and Pulau Ubin!

Could be called the trail of mystery as we attempt to locate a crumbling villa, the German Girl Shrine, and one of the best look-out point on Pulau Ubin. This trail might also take you into the mangroves of the lesser known Sungai Teris.

30 Oct (Fri): Ubin 3Rivers Trail with Kayakasia

Pulau Ubin is crisscrossed by many waterways. This trip explore 3 waterways of this intricate river systems, linking them in a closed loop within the island.

At some sections, the river narrows and the trees close overhead, creating a natural canopy of arching branches and leaves. Numerous species of birds are easily spotted among this mazy waterways.

26 Sep (Sat): Virtual tour of Chek Jawa

Join this virtual tour of Chek Jawa by NParks.

This is part of Ubin Day celebrations, the highlight of Pesta Ubin.

26 Sep (Sat): Working with Nature to restore our mangroves

Check out this talk on how we can restore mangroves without planting! By Prof Dan Friess who will also share about the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M) Initiative.

Date: 26 Sep 2020
Time: 11:20am to 12:30pm

This talk is part of Ubin Day celebrations, the highlight of Pesta Ubin.