The guides for the day were Jia le, Kristin and I (Vanessa), and we split up into small groups on different paths. The new beans were great walking companions and wildlife spotter: We spotted a large amount of mudskippers, found a grasshopper or two and other various insects or birds.
Pasir Ris Mangroves is a place particularly close to our hearts. Walking from the forested entrance of the mangrove, one can observe how the land melts seamlessly into silty land. Midpoint into the park, you need only look left and right to see the contrast between the dense verdant trees and the byzantine network of Mangrove roots and trees steeped in salt water. It was a effective means to get to see in person the connection between the different types of green spaces, reminding us how nothing in the nature is ever really isolated, and how our impact on one area may very well trickle down to other green spaces. The boardwalk kept us away from compacting the soil while we get to soak in the greenery, away from our usual concrete walls.
Looking forward to a new year with the Green Beans 2015/2016! Keep checking this space for updates on our various walks and exploits. :)
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01/02/2015
