Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
is the 2nd Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

Led by 9 Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia, the project is set upon

the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.

Lasting 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team will not only be contributing to the

conservation of sea turtles, but will also be involved in mangrove replanting,
repair work for the villagers and WWF info centre, English and conservation awareness education,
assistance in the local women's cottage industry amongst many others.

"Leave the place a little better than you first found it." - Lord Baden Powell
UPDATE: The blog will be updated from time to time with more turtle new issues. However, Project Orion blog will be replaced by the next project when it starts with the new team. So, DO STAY TUNED!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Tan Sijie's Profile

Name: Tan Sijie (26)
Unit: Griffin Rovers
Occupation: Just left my position (Education and Public Relations Officer) at Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research. Now embarking on a new chapter and adventure in my life.
Hobbies: Anything outdoors close to nature, Scouting, adventures and travel, gaming


What is your purpose to take up Project Orion?

Hmm... it was my idea?? Hehe...


What inspires you?

You can't protect things that you don't know and if we don't start now, will we ever? For we will keep finding excuses to put it off till another day.

There is only one species that can save the world, and that is Homo sapiens - us.


What are your aims for Project Orion?

To generate the next batch of ambassadors for Nature/Environment, to produce the future leaders to take on such global issues.


Are you an environmentalist? If yes, what have you done and what have you learnt from your experience?

Sort of, more of a generalist as I would call it. Volunteered on weekends in the Singapore Zoo for 3 years, nature guide for some intertidal shores, actively promoting nature and environment conservation in the Scouting Community.

I've learnt that there are always hits and misses, but if just that few hits could motivate a few more to continue and contribute to the field - it's Bull's Eye and worthwhile for all the efforts.



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