{"id":2743,"date":"2012-11-24T03:35:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-24T03:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/?p=2743"},"modified":"2020-07-24T03:36:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T03:36:16","slug":"outpost-30-intro-to-bukit-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/2012\/11\/24\/outpost-30-intro-to-bukit-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"OutPost 30: Intro to Bukit Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join us for a lovely late afternoon walk around Bukit Brown Heritage Park!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll meet just outside the historic gates along Lor Halwa for a 1hr+ walk introducing you to Singapore&#8217;s first Chinese Municipal Cemetery. In this walk, you&#8217;ll enjoy the lovely greenery and serene environment, see some of Singapore&#8217;s wildlife, visit some of our forefathers and learn more about the special heritage aspects of Bukit Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to find out why we have to save this historical and natural treasure trove!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLEASE TAKE NOTE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. RSVP is a must as we have only 15 spaces available. Please email admin@post-museum.org with name, tel and number of spaces required and we&#8217;ll get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. This is a free event but contributions to Post-Museum&#8217;s capital is very welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. Rain or Shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or use a natural insect repellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as some areas have lots of leaves, roots and stones, safety is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Bring water, light snacks, rain gear\/umbrella, a sunhat and waterproof your electronics and delicates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Do go to the toilet before. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (some websites are listed below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING THERE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* We will be there to collect signatures for the Open Letter to the Singapore Government to save Bukit Brown [<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsosbukitbrown.wordpress.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3pGJ8AjnSg260XsuczI0zL3x7vu7x08KWeGI-ASeuSvu9sWbo5ZwIYLgM&amp;h=AT0zpJgZuN9Ik4np5d4GBTu01Cy9JXYV3R0DGVaJ7GJy0ZGKjzLk-mLWe1vZQhppIRA0VN1u9UeJbA37fGv_28zS-koU2hpqr5W5-U09WDL4MI1QLkrD93Ov5aBlWjzCAYq5ruo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a>]. You can also get some empty forms from us so that you can collect signatures from your family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So do join us. See you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HOW TO GET THERE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By MRT and Bus :<br>From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855<br>Alight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41149, opposite Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From South: Go to Botanic Gardens MRT and walk to bus-stop #41121 at Adam Road, in front of Singapore Bible College. Take Buses 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855<br>Alight 2 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge and walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For general travel directions, go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgothere.sg%2Fmaps%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3jiEEYCsl0rVE86VshrbnVMD68YiwBAS3yBlicg_q1ASk6RzJFwnKDLWo&amp;h=AT0e6jixLNQKIPNp9AB3rFxzcYXJYiE7L_lRiVyoKfD1f870OQNfm4UOpUF2aVhIw2Es1lEw6CA1Bp-XqNMZU2yhMpygdsW7HUCaKhQD7TTfXeopswDeeSBtsAS2vCztfL5xu2Y\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/gothere.sg\/maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailed directions and photos can be found at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fleonefabre.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwalk-thru-bukit-brown.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3u-sFixXBoucyff8o9F0SpgLo7hZbpAUVtP_fh23ZfjHot27PxPIabnmM&amp;h=AT1kDoG7rEi77DNud7fUv5Tnwe-r2yrhh7K3rsUr4rcZhIDqaotsqlUqnbe4aQB7XD5n4MiWAEsZM0nD2EQWUXN-cERsfewENeddqFT9rDb-DKW1R7GAzu4Hm_o7Gt0-kfc6vLY\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/leonefabre.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/walk-thru-bukit-brown.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WEBSITES ON BUKIT BROWN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsosbukitbrown.wordpress.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3M6a9Wril6Vlpff4cIly2HovSJKF-992tm7Sx9azcd5F_EHgMDKHySp4A&amp;h=AT0zpJgZuN9Ik4np5d4GBTu01Cy9JXYV3R0DGVaJ7GJy0ZGKjzLk-mLWe1vZQhppIRA0VN1u9UeJbA37fGv_28zS-koU2hpqr5W5-U09WDL4MI1QLkrD93Ov5aBlWjzCAYq5ruo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a><br>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1TW4pvbmAfACAPSbKi9RcfNvrwQ3V5IQxJ97r8y_Bxhc1w-KcxMNDEy0c\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/<\/a><br>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bukitbrown.org\/?fbclid=IwAR3JG-R9VZYgLCPyoemTaQY4Z8Qsc3bRx0IAvpEXP4W3kttG7-8wcgOKXfk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Image here is of a black-headed bulbul, listed in the Singapore Red Data Book as &#8216;rare\/critically endangered&#8217;. 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