Eco Addon Package

PROGRAMME

Introducing Grace S.Y. Lim

Grace is a passionate biologist, trainer, writer, and adventurer. She is totally at home teaching in forests, seashores, or conducting activities from a kayak in the mangroves or yacht over the coral reefs!

A zoologist by training, she uses the outdoor classroom, creative methodologies, and E-learning for her teaching of biology, and the development of educational curriculum and resources.

Grace develops and conducts programmes, workshops, and learning trails for Singapore governmental agencies, private organizations, and for educators, outdoor instructors, and nature guides. She also writes: signage, curriculum, nature books for all ages.

Topics that she especially finds great interest in are sustainability, biomimicry and environment education (eco-literacy).

Be an Eco-Warrior!

For all programs by Ohana Beach House, we offer eco-addons specially guided by our Eco consultant. Allowing our participants to join us in this green journey of sustainability through the following initiatives:

  1. With each coastal clean-up program, completion of ICCS(International Coastal Clean-up Singapore) forms, which provides statistics to ICC on marine & coastal debris;
  2. Built-in & optional Eco-addons in all team building programs & expedition
    • A nature inspired biological tour;
    • Environmental monitoring through water quality testing;
    • Observation of microscopic organism in our environment.
  3. Through this short adventure, to undertake a pledge to commit oneself to a life time of sustainability efforts.
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The Kampong Spirit

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The Kampong Spirit

Immersed in a life of urbanization, many have forgotten the humble beginnings, when life was simple, untouched by urban developments. May we offer you with an opportunity to relive the past, going back time to the 1960s and experiencing the fulfillment brought about by a rural way of life.

We present you, a journey to “Pulau Ubin”, the last of the kampongs in Singapore that has resisted urban development. Paddling towards Pulau Ubin, you will be overwhelming by the simplicity of livelihood that embraces the island.

With the soul in harmony, you are brought back to the beginnings of civilization by a visit to Ubin town, where you will be treated with servings, which tasted so familiar like a home cooked meal, a taste that can never be forgotten.

Come paddle along this historical coastline towards the heart of the Island, traces its history and appreciates the trails of livelihood that are left behind by the early inhabitants. You’ll be enchanted by the simplicity of life.

Your Equipments - CABO by OCEAN KAYAKS

  • Popular model for single or multi day adventures.
  • It’s easy to paddle, stable and fast with great tracking. Large hatch with big in-hull storage capacity. Set it up for scuba-diving, snorkelling or spear fishing. It comes complete with four flush-mount rod holders, transducer scupper, rear tank well and three seating positions. Ideal as a tandem fishing kayak, or set up for a single fisherman.
  • Optional position for centrally locating foot pedals for single paddler use.
  • Used extensively for our expeditions, the Cabo is a safe and efficient all weather and terrain tandem kayak ideal for all skill levels.

THE ROUTE

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A Trail of Nature

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A Trail of Nature

"The traditional story of Ubin's formation tells of a Frog, a Pig and an Elephant that challenged each other to a race from Singapore to Johor across the Straits. Anyone that failed would be turned into a rock. The frog failed and turned into Pulau Sekudu or Frog Island. The Pig and Elephant also failed and turned into Pulau Ubin.

According to one legend, Ubin was originally two islands divided by the Jelutong River. When prawn farming took off on the island, mud banks (called bunds) were used to dam the river and thus eventually joined the two halves."

Unknown to many others, the island remains divided. This unique “Eco Tour”, lasting 4 hours covering a distance of 10km - 22km, will unveil the separation, journey right across Pulau Ubin, along a secured route where very few have ventured. Among the mangroves, be amused by the wild life and the serenity. Civilization is never so far away. Simply cruise along the waterway and experience the tranquility within an untouched surroundings.

Your Equipments - CABO by OCEAN KAYAKS

  • Popular model for single or multi day adventures.
  • It’s easy to paddle, stable and fast with great tracking. Large hatch with big in-hull storage capacity. Set it up for scuba-diving, snorkelling or spear fishing. It comes complete with four flush-mount rod holders, transducer scupper, rear tank well and three seating positions. Ideal as a tandem fishing kayak, or set up for a single fisherman.
  • Optional position for centrally locating foot pedals for single paddler use.
  • Used extensively for our expeditions, the Cabo is a safe and efficient all weather and terrain tandem kayak ideal for all skill levels.

THE ROUTE

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Marine Debris Cleanup

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Today, many have overlooked that the sea and coastal line remains part of our homeland, deserving equal if not more affectionate care. They are our last frontier, providing us with the much needed retreat and shelter beyond the hectic environment of economic changes. While the current pace of industrialization is inevitable, we are driven to promote simultaneous commitment and effort to improve the conditions of our coastal marine environment.

Recognizing marine debris as everyone’s problem

Being an island city, the community must recognize the need to contribute to the prevention and reversal of unfavorable effects on our environment. Apart from continuing education on proper waste management, efforts have and will continue to be made to educate the greater community through participation in regular our eco-friendly programs.

Eco Tours

Amidst the hectic wall of civilization, we bring our participants via kayaks down the series of Eco tours through protected natural reserves so dear to our eco system. While experiencing the pleasure of tranquillity, one can better visualize the vulnerability of our environment to marine waste.

Through the expedition, it allow the community to recognize of commendable efforts of our authorities (NEA, MOE, MPA, Nparks, etc) in prevent and recovering marine waste which may have been taken for granted by our community.

THE ROUTE

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