{"id":2763,"date":"2012-07-07T03:54:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-07T03:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2020-07-24T03:56:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T03:56:20","slug":"outpost-17-intro-to-bukit-brown-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/2012\/07\/07\/outpost-17-intro-to-bukit-brown-2\/","title":{"rendered":"OutPost 17: 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%3DIwAR2noylcRKaQjKSfexnCSB0c4L8KLfLV90Ft4rf5b4AcE8fQM5Cm7NGvKFM&amp;h=AT30PEwQOBkcIwDJ6BuhMjHKmamnWOKNb2151f2H8_IwuyYdyNs7ObwrxAJJM6kP_DWfjFeUzY8Gs3Olh_J3l4wWsfBsToq6PJ-xXQe-vgIR44RcpFTRRzQG9pLuKKxmKrxpUfc\" 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%3DIwAR07RVXnv6YTu58huoneSmnHmm2Fn3wsBBptTm8PANmnQX3n46vEY8N2IPs&amp;h=AT0lc62sIYGtBcSz8rbXw5WIkrWssjHRGhzQRqEes0PoO4UnKekwBzwQiFMoxSxITIx_7_qVP9V1UPRa7o4MN_6JAcfwBiBq23Fu2GXE4IJoFhX-JxUF1DzGdS71CX6xBHMW09Q\" 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%3DIwAR13SEdoej9Fg3lqxHo9gr774FkKmgxryBsXqZG9sZNAL12ByFh5shZBOIM&amp;h=AT1EkwDV4we83_YcwAXLMypxd-T1cg-sCTE2U_DKx56pjZa9Y4cZEiH4-HkbQmE52hML2gU-mlXJ8INHx8N3LOWe3fO9ZlbzXVBI6WTlFIv6M-6HnIlExzSPaMrVQ3Ojh7iyqo0\" 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=IwAR04VWYK5xSigVhcZIaN471NBaQvMaFNrKxj5fUZQWbhHCPbD8DtKwe0P5I\" 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%3DIwAR3T_KpWkU4Po1ctN-2g6RviyMKHExDNVzJYGJynBxiGY5dQDxlGd7d3gtI&amp;h=AT2Zw3rL-rFgFvDaqQH6JUN1fW1-nUggpPiwmvEu5JHwSkp8Fz1ydDxGC17asp6S--wwZq43OkXV0zfAYM1AQ-r2EFjQTOaSO_KEdEh3wJEXJ9FW-9xggC-WcjAjCJlnTNUYYTA\" 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%3DIwAR3aJ2SnalT68Z64_6KBTyYDF09_F8-Wgr89IqeB708m1t-jmubb0UEuD9c&amp;h=AT2bH3pSVN31DA24UEBofQt1JKTnXjOtwHlPShBfc2jZ3VCs_9WMMYuAMecQuCI8gZih-4XseCUU7FNeMAueEM9G6lpI3_BtrvQf23HLnFJRPjCoOyvjemCHn2fXy_G5McAzIhw\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/bukitbrown.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Even though the critically endangered pangolin has been spotted in Bukit Brown, this image is not of that individual. 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