Rewilding the Rail Corridor (in support of NSS & NParks)

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On 24/02/2024

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Article by Teresa Teo Guttensohn
Saturday 24 February 2024, 9am to 12pm

Thanks to our amazing volunteers who sweated it out on a hot morning to make the Rail Corridor a greener place.

The sheer hard task of clearing densely tufted clumps of tall Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and invasive weeds paves the way for forest tree saplings to provide future canopy cover.

The bamboo-like grass, also known as Napier Grass, is an introduced herb species from Africa and is naturalised in tropical Singapore. In Africa, the grasslands or savannah support millions of wildlife and communities. Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is useful for feeding livestock. They are very robust and can survive fires with roots deep underground.

The clearing work was back-breaking but most satisfying! The aim of the project is to fulfil our goal of keeping the Green Rail Corridor a lifeline for wildlife and people.

Kudos to all volunteers! Those who registered under Cicada Tree Eco-Place were: Teresa Teo Guttensohn, Elena Sandalova, Sean Guttensohn, Claudia Bui, Nicholas Hong, Supatra, Winston Teo, Grace Teo, Wyzston Teo and Victor Toh.

Join us for our next monthly Rewilding session on Saturday 30 March 2024 at 9am. To register please email contactctep@gmail.com

Rewilding the Green Rail Corridor – Tree Planting

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On 07/02/2024

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Join us in greening the Rail Corridor to help combat climate change and enhance habit for wildlife. Activity includes manual grass & weed clearance, site maintenance and tree planting.

Date - Saturday 24 February 2024
Time - 9am to 12pm
Meeting Point - To be advised.
Registration - By registration only, email Teresa at contactctep@gmail.com

Organised by Cicada Tree Eco-Place in support of the NSS Rewilding Project

About the Project
The NSS Rewilding Project works in collaboration with NParks’ One Million Trees Movement along the Rail Corridor (North). Our main aim is to fulfill the goal of having the Rail Corridor as a conduit for plants and wildlife and also to provide a continuous canopy cover. This increases the opportunities to bring back rare species and contributes to carbon sequestration and storage along this stretch of potential green space. We are encouraging our NSS members and members of the public to be involved in the whole process of tree planting.

Food Gardening & Composting Workshop

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On 03/01/2024

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Event: Wildlife-friendly Food Gardening & Composting Workshop
Date: Saturday 27 January 2024
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Venue: Sprout Hub @ 102 Henderson Road
Cost: S$50 per person (Adult/Child age 7 & above)
To register, please email Andrew at: andrewtay.sg@gmail.com

Workshop brief:

Keen to start your own wildlife-friendly food garden from scratch? Have fun tending to your plant babies and watch them become delectable herbs, vegetables and fruits.

If done right, your food garden will also attract beneficial wildlife such as ladybugs, butterflies and birds, adding vibrancy to your garden ecosystem.

This holistic workshop will cover:

  • Tour of Sprout Hub’s Urban Farms to look at food plants and how to grow and use them
  • Start Your Food Garden from Scratch: Types of potting mix, pots, organic fertilisers and pesticides
  • Sunlight and Watering Needs
  • Methods to Multiply Your Plants via Cuttings, Seeds, Clump Division and Offset
  • How to Make Compost in a Pot
  • Participants pot up 2 food plants to take home. All materials provided
  • Free Vegetable Seeds (1 Packet) + Free Plant Cuttings
  • Experience Sharing: Starting from Scratch & Wildlife Found in a Food Garden

National Day 2023 Guided Tree Top Walk (Free)

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On 04/08/2023

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We’re back with our yearly tradition of a National Day walk! This year we’re hiking from Windsor Nature Park to Tree Top Walk. Along the way, we will look out for wildlife and share stories about the many plants and animals that also call our city home.

Participants can choose their own route out of MacRitchie after reaching the Tree Top Walk. The journey from Windsor Nature Park to the Tree Top Walk is approximately 2.5 km and will be a 1.5 hr walk. (Please note that the journey back will be at least another 2.5km). More details will be shared with confirmed participants. We will be sending you an email before the date of the walk.

It is not recommended for young children below the age of 7 to attend this event as the walk will be long and on uneven terrain.

Register now

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