LOCAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME TO TREETOP WALK AT MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR 2009

Date: 16 Dec 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Reporting Venue: Tampines MRT
Attire: Orange NCDCC T-Shirt with Track Pants and comfortable walking shoes.

Things to bring:

1. Consent form


2. Umbrella / poncho (Compulsory)


3. One bottle of water (Compulsory)


4. First Aid kit (Compulsory for cadets who have attended the recent EP day in 2009)


5. Caps (Optional)


6. Sunscreen (Optional)


7. Insect repellent (Optional)


8. Cameras (Optional)
   
   Route to activity location
   Take MRT --> alight at Kallang --> transfer to bus 980 at Lor 1 Geylang Ter --> alight at Upper Thomson Road (opp Flame Tree Park) --> walk 200m to starting point of Route 6 (Orange)
   
   Aim
   Learn about the flora and fauna through an exploratory TreeTop Walk. You will have the opportunity to know our forest and thus appreciate its rich biodiversity.
   
   Activity Information
   Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and come savour the beauty of nature. Indulge in an oasis of greenery and tranquility amidst the lush verdant surroundings of our parks, nature reserves and gardens. Appreciate Mother Nature by slowing your footsteps and paying attention to its wondrous sights and sounds. You will discover not just rare tree species and interesting wildlife, but also a healthier you!
   
   So put on your most comfortable shoes, pack a water bottle and get ready for a little nature discovery walk. Breathe in the crisp fresh air as you march on the soft soil. Pause every now and then for a closer observation of wildlife and natural surroundings that you will not see beyond the forest. Informative signs are displayed at certain plants where you can learn about the plant's name and characteristic. In addition, signposts are located strategically to guide park visitors. You can thereby be assured that trekking is safe.
   
   The HSBC TreeTop Walk (HSBC TTW) is the highlight of this hiking route in MacRitchie. The first of its kind in Singapore and in the region, this free-standing suspension bridge connects the two highest points (Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalang) in MacRitchie and offers a bird's eye view of the community of plants and animals that live in the forest canopy. The total length of the walkway is about 250m and its height from the forest floor varies, with the highest point at 25m.