Nature Walks

As we gear up for the Mount Kinabalu expedition, this guided conditioning walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve offers the perfect opportunity to prepare—both physically and mentally—for the challenges ahead. Designed as more than just a casual walk, this session helps participants reconnect with nature, improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen leg endurance, and build confidence on varied terrain. Whether you are actively training for Mount Kinabalu or simply looking for a rewarding outdoor activity to elevate your fitness, this guided walk provides a structured, supportive environment to get your heart pumping and legs moving. With scenic forest trails, steady ascents, and a motivated group atmosphere, you’ll leave feeling accomplished, energized, and better prepared for higher peaks to come. 🥾 Event Details 📍 Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 📅 Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 ⏰ Meeting Time: 2:45 PM (sharp departure) 🚇 Meeting Point: Beauty World MRT – Passenger Service Counter ⏱️ Walk Duration: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM 🗺️ Route Overview 🚶 Start: Bukit Timah Nature Park ⬆️ Ascend: Bukit Timah Summit – Loop 1 🌿 Continue: Wallace Trail 🏕️ Proceed: Dairy Farm Hut ⬆️ Return: Bukit Timah Summit – Loop 2 🧍 End: Bukit Timah Nature Park This route includes stairs, inclines, and uneven ground—ideal for building hiking-specific strength and endurance in a safe local setting. ⚠️ Important Notes / What to Bring Punctuality is essential; departure is strictly at 2:45 PM Comfortable hiking or sports shoes are required Bring sufficient drinking water Be prepared for inclines, stairs, and uneven terrain Optional: Light snacks, sunblock, insect repellent 📝 Disclaimer Participation is voluntary and undertaken at your own discretion. Participants are responsible for their personal safety throughout the walk. Please remain alert, follow instructions, and inform the organizer immediately if you feel unwell or need to withdraw. Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, falls, and physical fatigue. The organizer will not be liable for any injury, loss, or incident occurring during or as a result of participation. ✨ Start the Year Strong Challenge yourself, build endurance, and take a meaningful step toward your Mount Kinabalu goal. 📝 Reserve your spot today — spaces are limited. 🌍 Coming Soon: International Hiking Expeditions 🏞️ Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia 🏔️ Mount Fuji, Japan ⛰️ Mount Jade (Yushan), Taiwan 🏞️ Mount Rinjani, Indonesia Train local. Prepare smart. Conquer global peaks.

The River Hongbao will be held at Gardens by the Bay as part of the CNY celebration for the Year of the Horse. It will have a mix of performances, displays, fire-works and a food street. Join us to soak in the festive atmosphere! (**Free Entry)** For more details see : [https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/calendar-of-events/river-hongbao-2026.html ](https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/calendar-of-events/river-hongbao-2026.html) At the same time its an opportunity to meet new people and chat about Life, the Universe and Everything, ....or do your own thing as you please:) **Meetup Time:** 7.15 pm **Meetup Point**: BayFront MRT Exit B. **Event Start Time:** 7.30 pm **Late comers:** Catch up via the Live Locator on our Telegram Channel (see below) **Attire:** Dress for comfort and walking. **To bring:** A full water bottle to rehydrate and a cap in case of drizzle. **In case of rain:** the event might start later or be postponed. Please check the Telegram channel on the day of the event (see below) **Total walking distance:** about 2 km **Total exploration time:** about 2 hrs **Tentative Plan:** To explore the festival and watch the fireworks that are planned for 8pm. **Optional Dinner and Post-event:** Bring your own stuff or grab something at the food-street. If people are interested we might go somewhere budget friendly after the event to eat and chat some more. **End Point:** Flexible. **Telegram Channel:** **After** you have signed up for the activity, you may join [Walk, Chat, Explore SG](https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1) https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1 **for updates** and the **Live Locator** for the event **PLEASE Note:** 1\. Due to the number of participants and ongoing activity\, the guide *will not be able to respond to individual messages once the event starts.* Late comers should catch up using the Live locator **OR** through chats with other helpful members on the Telegram group. See tentative plan above. 2\. You need to install the Telegram app to use the channel\. One advantage of the Telegram app is that you can maintain privacy by masking your phone number (option under settings) and only displaying your username in the group. 3. *By participating in this event and joining the Telegram group, you take full and sole responsibility for your safety and well-being.*

\***CNY SPECIAL: 2D1N Sungai Yong Waterfalls Camping (16-17Feb2026)**\* https://sgtrek.com/event/cny-special-2d1n-sungai-yong-waterfalls-camping-16-17feb2026/ COME JOIN THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR FOR A SPECIAL CAMPING EDITION !!! \***EVENT DATE: 16 – 17 Feb 2026**\* EVENT DURATION: 2Day1Night \***EVENT COST:**\* SGTREK MEMBERS: SGD250/Pax NON MEMBERS: SGD275/Pax \***signup in group of 4pax or above and get a discounted price of : SGD225/Pax**\* (\*payment to be done in single receipt) 📧 For any inquiries, please contact: Email: contact@sgtrek.com WhatsApp: +6592700908 #SGTREK #SungaiYong #ChineseNewYear #Waterfall #Camping

Hi Everyone, With Covid19 happening, there is still a limited participants for group events of up to 8 pax happening, so this just to keep the virtual skating together going. The Challenge is to skate as much as you can during this pandemic each week. And see how we rank on leaderboard of Strava. The ranking is arranged by most distances skated each week. Do join us through on Strava App below: Leaderboard updates on a weekly basis and resets every week (Mon to Sun) Join us at https://www.strava.com/clubs/freewheelers_sg (Kindly note that with specifically the Strava app, it is unable to cater for Inline skating option, so you will have list your tracking via run or ride for your ranking to show up in leaderboard. And this is the main challenge majority of skaters will be using.) Feel feel to contact Janice on Meetup if you need help with the apps to join us on these virtual skating challenges. You can also ask Janice for link to join a telegram group where impromptu small group skating events are frequently organized if you are looking for skating buddies. Special Note: Heard feedback from some Iphone users that trouble getting apps FOC. All these apps should be free. Please make sure you download the FREE VERSION. And please download the app, before you join via Challenge Links as the Challenge Links lead Iphone users to paid versions I think. Android Phones should be automatic directed to free version. IPHONE DOWNLOAD LINKS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strava-run-ride-swim/id426826309

Join our weekly walking meetup to have fun, maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people, and enjoy the weather! We meet Saturdays at 10am, halfway between the Reston *Container Store* and *Not Your Average Joes* (by the metal benches), leaving no later than 10:05. Every week, rain or shine, we start by walking along the Green Trail to reach Lake Anne Community Center. Once there, we pause for water/bio (often staying a few minutes extra from April-November, due to the local Farmer's Market), and then we circle Lake Anne and head back to our starting point. It's roughly 3-4 miles and takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards, some members will often head to *Not Your Average Joes* or another local restaurant for a quick drink/meal before tackling the day. This event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, and we recommend dressing for the weather (umbrella, water, snow shoes, hat, etc.) since we'll walk rain or shine. Also, feel free to bring a friend! By signing up, you accept and assume all risks and responsibilities with this activity, and nobody will be held liable.

Join our partners Watermark Woods Native Plants, Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL), and Birch Tree Bookstore for the Read! Plant! Grow! Book Club, which focuses on native plants, sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and LCPL. At this meeting we’ll discuss the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Both memoir and journalistic investigation, this book explores how the Kingsolver family took on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally -produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Concerned about the environmental, social, and physical costs of American food culture, they hoped to recover what Kingsolver considers our nation’’s lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. You can either buy the book from Birch Tree Bookstore or contact Allison Forbes at [Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov](mailto:Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov) to borrow a copy of the book at the library. There are two ways to participate: attend the event online via the library website or [sign up to participate in person at Birch Tree Bookstore](https://www.birchtreebookstore.com/event-details/read-plant-grow-2026-02-24-18-30). ***Questions:*** *Contact [info@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:info@loudounwildlife.org)*.

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike. This is an enjoyable hike with the Lake, lots of graceful full growth trees and the fun of winding through multiple trails in this relatively compact Park. The Hike route is about 7 miles with 460 feet of elevation. The Hike route is a loop consisting primarily of dirt trails. We will start at the Bike Lane Brewing &Café, at 11150 Sunset Hills, Reston VA 20190. The Bike Shop and Brewery is adjacent to Lake Fairfax Park and for those interested, we can enjoy a beer after the hike. You must be experienced with hikes of this length and elevation gain. We hike at a pace of approximately 2.5 -3.0 mph while moving. Restrooms are available at the start point and at our break point during the hike. Dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicyhttps://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolic](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy) Leader: Willem Janssen Steve Frith cell 703-629-0174 Park Entry Fee: $0.00 Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-july-23-2025-ad7bdca?u=i&sh=iypgzx hi