So yeah, I know I haven’t really been around but I can’t help it. I planned my turtle camps a week from each other but due to some unforeseen circumstances, the first two camps at SK Mangkok and SK Pulau Redang were held on 6 consecutive days. And that REALLY explains why you’re seeing cobwebs on this blog :D
The first turtle camp at SK Mangkok were held on 3 consecutive afternoons because there were classes in the mornings. We traveled from the university to the school during lunch and carried out our turtle-related activities until about 5pm before heading back to campus.
There were about 43 participants which comprised of Standard 5 and 6 students. We put up a very simple exhibition which consisted of a set of specially designed and printed A3 posters, some specimens and a taxidermied hawksbill turtle.
We didn’t have enough time for all our activities and games but the essential ones were carried out, e.g. they drew posters, we had a quiz, some performances, and most importantly, everybody promised not to eat turtle and terrapin eggs for the rest of their lives!
The second turtle camp was held in Redang Island, from Thursday to Saturday. There were altogether 70 participants but this group of students were more easily managed than the earlier group. But that was probably because the two accompanying teachers were often checking them out to make sure that they behaved themselves :D
There are 2 more turtle camps, one in Perhentian Island and the final camp will be at SK Penarik in Setiu. Till then, I don’t think I would have time for decent blog posts, but I know you will be entertained by my cutie pie sister :D
P/S: You may also pledge NOT to eat turtle and terrapin eggs for the rest of your life here. We are hoping to collect 1 million signatures by February 2009.
This camp sounds great! The kiddos look very content & happy :) Oh, I don’t see any turtle or terrapin eggs in my future! Keep up the great work!
Harlow there~! It’s cool that someone is taking the responsibility to teach our young ones about nature and how to appreciate it. When will you start to have a Freshwater Turtle camp? :P
I can bring my Ocadia sinensis for show and tell… :biggrin:
Hi Plastron, another turtle enthusiast, huh?
For your information, the current series of camp includes about 50% freshwater turtles (terrapins are riverine turtles), but if we could secure fundings, we would definitely look into conducting a nation-wide (Malaysia) turtle camp :D
By the way, how long have you been keeping your Chinese striped-neck turtle?
Hmmm…since I was in uni so that would be…roughly 9 years. I bought him as an adult so I don’t really know how old he is. Btw, you sound as if you don’t recognize me but you kinda PM-ed me in Turtle Times last year…and I kinda just logged in to TT only this week since early last year… :blush:
You can read about why I left TT last year… :sad:
Wow that is so nice. By the way I signed the pledge already. #78 person :D
Hi Plastron, now I remember you! Your nickname really did ring a bell in my head but since I haven’t really been active in TT due to my other commitments, I couldn’t really be too sure if you were the “same person” :)
Hahaha~! :biggrin:
No biggie…Are you still in the US? How is the wetland experience there?
This camp is a great idea for kids as well as the turtles! Turtles are very vulnerable to changes in their enviroment and we need to take care of them to ensure they are around for future generations.
You are so blessed to be doing what you do! And those kids look so happy!
I tried to sign the pledge also, but had no idea what to put in the “MyKad” field. Oh well, living in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., turtles and turtle eggs are not something I have ever or will ever eat. Pledge or no pledge!
My latest post is about one of my missions in life, promoting Ethical Food. Turtles definitely ARE NOT Ethical Food!
-Will
Alrighty then…I’ve just submitted my pledge and also downloaded the form to become a Turtle Ambassador. :biggrin:
Hip hip hooray for me~! :vodka: