Introduction to Project Orion II

Project Orion II - Rovering with Turtles
is the 4th Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

The 2nd installment of this project will be led by 9 youths from Singapore and they will return to Setiu, Terengganu, where the pioneer team had left their legacy a year ago.

The primary aim of the team would be the conservation of sea turtles, but that would not be their only contribution during the project duration of 26th June to 10th July. The 9 passionate youths will also be involved in mangrove replanting, repair work for the villagers and WWF info centre and English and conservation awareness education for the children.


"Leave the place a little better than you first found it." - Lord Baden Powell

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Hot day in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve!

Greetings to all readers!

Project Orion II team members made their way to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) after a long break from the overseas trip! It was a day to get dirty and wet, not forgetting to mention getting sunburn too!


After everyone gathered at the isolated compound, everyone was given a short briefing and introduction by one of the staffs over there. Then we proceeded to our destination which was very far away from the information centre. However, no one complained and in fact, enjoyed themselves!


The scouts were given another briefing on what to do for the next few hours, which included picking up of rubbish, planting of mangroves. It was a no-brainer picking up thrash on the beach but strict instructions were made known to everyone to ensure that the plants were carefully planted into the muddy ground.

The team sincerely hopes that everyone who participated in this event brought back valuable experiences and knowledge where they can share with their friends and family members regarding environmental conservation!

As what our founder said, 'Leave this world a little better than you found it'. That is what everyone did and you can do it too!

1 comment:

  1. Nice to see students getting invole in nature conservation :) Keep up the good work guys!

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