1 Jun (Sat) - Free Guide Training at Chek Jawa Boardwalk

Who are we?The Naked Hermit Crabs are a motley bunch of volunteer guides who also guide at Singapore's other shores. We have come together to share our other shores through public walks. Especially those shores which are in danger. Since 2007, we have been conducting free monthly guided walks specially for families and kids at Chek Jawa and Pasir Ris.Why hermit crabs?Hermit crabs are still commonly seen on many of Singapore's shores. From tiny hairy ones to those as large as a hand in bright colours, hermit crabs are all over the shore at low tide. The volunteers too come in a wide variety. And we are also most happy scrambling about the sea shore at low tide!Why are we naked?Do you know that for every shell you collect from the shore, you can be depriving a hermit crab of a home?Unlike the crabs we eat which have a hard shell over their entire bodies, hermit crabs have a long soft abdomen. Only the front part of the hermit crab's body is protected by a hard shell. To protect its soft butt, a hermit crab needs to tuck it into an empty snail shell.Without the shell, the hermit crab will be naked and vulnerable – an easy meal for predators.Like hermit crabs without shells, our wild shores will be fragile too if there are no nature lovers to protect them.And thus, to ensure our wild shores have a good supply of protective "shells", we have decided to come together to conduct nature walks to spread the passion for our wild shores.This non-denominational group of volunteers call themselves the Naked Hermit Crabs to remind everyone how fragile our shores are."Give me back my home!" is the plea of the Naked Hermit Crabs.

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Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a nature guide? Looking for an interesting activity for your family to take part in during the holidays? The Chek Jawa Familiarisation Tour is here for you! No prior experience is needed. Sign up now! After you have completed the Familiarisation Tour on 1 June, you will be able to participate as a volunteer at the Balik Chek Jawa Day on 2 June. Come join us and make a difference for nature! <A HREF="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suVRZLkYg7U/WQNF37H3G0I/AAAAAAAAEI4/oPisQWLT7_AXfhklpiIsCGRB2EszYuk8QCLcB/s1600/RIMG0776.jpg" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><IMG SRC="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suVRZLkYg7U/WQNF37H3G0I/AAAAAAAAEI4/oPisQWLT7_AXfhklpiIsCGRB2EszYuk8QCLcB/s400/RIMG0776.jpg"></IMG></A>Join us to help make a difference for nature! 
What is this Familiarisation Tour about? <A TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>To help prepare you to contribute to Balik Chek Jawa on 2 June (Sun), this tour introduces you Chek Jawa and hopes to build your confidence to share at one station of your choice along the boardwalk.  It is also a chance to interact with like-minded people and more experienced nature guides while coming up with new and exciting ways to share about our shores. The tour will take you around the Chek Jawa coastal and mangrove boardwalk. Why should I join this familiarisation tour? By joining this FREE tour, you will not only learn about the wildlife at Chek Jawa, but also have a chance to contribute to Balik Chek Jawa by learning how to be a nature guide!  
Your help is needed during Balik Chek Jawa: (a) As guides at various spots or wandering the boardwalk (b) To help at activities at House No. 1 or at TeamSeagrass or RUM booths
 
Training Session Date: 1 June (Sat) Time: 8.00 am-12 noon Registration closes on 25 May 2019 Continue reading for more information on what you can learn, and who is eligible to join the tour! You will learn: - How to spot wildlife - Guiding tips - Tricky guiding situations, e.g. dealing with 'difficult' visitors - You are expected to read up the bulk of the information on your own. Links to online resources will be provided. Who can join the Familiarisation Tour? - Participants should be 19 years old and above.
- Younger participants may participate if accompanied by a parent/guardian during both the familiarisation tour and Balik Chek Jawa.
- Families are welcome to join the familiarisation tour and volunteer at <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Balik Chek Jawa</A>. - Individual participants under 19 years of age will be considered on a case-by-case basis. - Participants must commit to help at Balik Chek Jawa on 2 Jun, 2019 (Sun). What is Balik Chek Jawa? Part of Pesta Ubin, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Balik Chek Jawa</A> is a FREE Open House at Chek Jawa. Volunteers (you!) will be stationed all over the boardwalk to share about Chek Jawa's amazing wildlife. There are also lots of fun activities for kids and the family at House No. 1, Chek Jawa's Visitor Centre (There will be NO activities on the seashores). Date: 2 Jun (Sun) Time: 10am - 2pm Meeting point: Chek Jawa Info Kiosk. More details on Balik Chek Jawa 2018 <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. Click <A HREF="https://pestaubin2017.blogspot.sg/2017/03/3-jun-sat-balik-chek-jawa-with-chek.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A> to see what happened at Balik Chek Jawa last year!

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