{"id":2757,"date":"2012-08-04T03:48:53","date_gmt":"2012-08-04T03:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/?p=2757"},"modified":"2020-07-24T03:50:26","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T03:50:26","slug":"outpost-20-intro-to-bukit-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/2012\/08\/04\/outpost-20-intro-to-bukit-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"OutPost 20: Intro to Bukit Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>* FULL! *<\/p>\n\n\n\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 old 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%3DIwAR1UUT0EskiaVeoRdNb3enwOk54rCuwrJN4IQL50Xz8OIo7kFz6ZF-DkDcU&amp;h=AT2LySeyw5u6mQAAAFawIxcp7EdwxbLyD3_oKa3VPqeaEkHypLzQiIPNVCSTYrIr_COdH9vbYqap1UXrqOI8tCT8buhqkv9ik7eHfaA8nMSeW0E2rqozBw8DvzayoWCRe77qIEs\" 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:\/\/gothere.sg\/maps?fbclid=IwAR24D4IetkAaPgkDff-iF8DBPPuQ8PFCnUbMMc_YUKX-vIFv0c-vluJl7pY\" 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%3DIwAR2SJeXrls1hC7hdtN6QhFhulp-YaZ-EDnipiA3LdV_LuJtQ__JfIYL6gms&amp;h=AT1UbKaGjToVqr0kdaGFpvdrN5a6S-CN4aX_iVGaiyLz12OHmgdUr4ZyElMz6Frt_dbp41JUyUCuB-AJcacrq3a8193bvDvbBkCSyrrThnWHcZUNQC_Y8jv6pR5OO0y7nPdgTeA\" 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=\"http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/?fbclid=IwAR0UqmO5V4-fTkWyy-oikWz0meNqTP7WHiBfHAK0HC-BmAvkGj6QuBvj6b0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a><br>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbukitbrown.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1gm82vpfxkH1ZcIOnDgmGmosogTctJ7Peq-8sME3XaJbmt_JX5KNPGq1w&amp;h=AT0tnVC4vFDh4d8AMs5Y46d2mQVWj452sXqxE__miyo8I8ey37YCd_EabIEfnWl51bVvOyMp8UGwZj8ayZDgrTsSoAIYW25qGXXDZWo3e0zodqyikR6iJKuRUG7ctEIoXwR4dVg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/<\/a><br>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbukitbrown.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Isrbtv7sBmJV5mwmPx18UIt7lP1cVJBu7acuQXa4Yp83QmeJ5tWggZOU&amp;h=AT3aajHH179FAV8GIzhJE3u-HYA1DKtx5IuPhKpEBZFd0BsGq8wchXKzEyK9l949atYyW08rFx2hyGNl-Pju50HWUfd9SuJs_sC0ugBmxKeNdJsfgtWAYLmxKSMjbDegE8p4yRc\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*The Spotted Wood Owl is one of the endangered species spotted in Bukit Brown. 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