Naked Hermit Crabs

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Naked Hermit Crabs We are a motley bunch of volunteer guides who guide at Singapore's shores to share about them, especially those which are in danger. Why hermit crabs?

Since 2007, we have been conducting free monthly guided walks at Chek Jawa and Pasir Ris, especially for families and kids The Naked Hermit Crabs are a motley bunch of volunteer guides who also guide at Singapore's other shores. We have come together to share our other shores through public walks. Especially those shores which are in danger. Since 2007, we have been conducting free monthly guided walks specially for families and kids at Chek Jawa and Pasir Ris. Hermit crabs are still commonly seen on many of Singapore's shores. From tiny hairy ones to those as large as a hand in bright colours, hermit crabs are all over the shore at low tide. The volunteers too come in a wide variety. And we are also most happy scrambling about the sea shore at low tide! Why are we naked? Do you know that for every shell you collect from the shore, you can be depriving a hermit crab of a home? Unlike the crabs we eat which have a hard shell over their entire bodies, hermit crabs have a long soft abdomen. Only the front part of the hermit crab's body is protected by a hard shell. To protect its soft butt, a hermit crab needs to tuck it into an empty snail shell. Without the shell, the hermit crab will be naked and vulnerable – an easy meal for predators. Like hermit crabs without shells, our wild shores will be fragile too if there are no nature lovers to protect them. And thus, to ensure our wild shores have a good supply of protective "shells", we have decided to come together to conduct nature walks to spread the passion for our wild shores. This non-denominational group of volunteers call themselves the Naked Hermit Crabs to remind everyone how fragile our shores are. "Give me back my home!" is the plea of the Naked Hermit Crabs.

Please note that Chek Jawa Wetlands will be closed from 1 July to 31 October 2024.
29/06/2024

Please note that Chek Jawa Wetlands will be closed from 1 July to 31 October 2024.

20/06/2024

Empty shells become homes for hermit crabs

A perfect day to be out at Chek Jawa!
08/06/2024

A perfect day to be out at Chek Jawa!

Our guides are at Chek Jawa until 2pm! We’ll be stationed around the boardwalk and have a drawing station at House no. 1...
08/06/2024

Our guides are at Chek Jawa until 2pm! We’ll be stationed around the boardwalk and have a drawing station at House no. 1! See you soon 🥳

Our Chek Jawa Open House is happening tomorrow from 10am to 2pm! NO registration is required, just show up. The event wi...
07/06/2024

Our Chek Jawa Open House is happening tomorrow from 10am to 2pm! NO registration is required, just show up. The event will carry on, no matter the weather.

Here’s how you get to Chek Jawa Wetlands from Changi Village:

1) Take a bumboat to Pulau Ubin from Changi Ferry Point Terminal (51 Lor Bekukong, Singapore 499172)

2) At the Ubin Jetty, you will see many drivers and their taxis (vans) waiting for passengers. Tell the taxi driver to take you to Chek Jawa.

3) You will alight at Punai Hut. Chek Jawa is just a short walk from Punai Hut. Make sure you get the telephone number of the driver so that you can call him/her for the return trip.

4) We will be waiting for you at the Chek Jawa Information Kiosk.

⭐ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ⭐We're back with another Chek Jawa Open House, called Balik Chek Jawa on, 8 June, between 10am to ...
02/05/2024

⭐ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ⭐

We're back with another Chek Jawa Open House, called Balik Chek Jawa on, 8 June, between 10am to 2pm!

We will have volunteer guides stationed along the boardwalk and NO registration is required! Just turn up and enjoy the wonders of nature with us.

We hope to see you soon!

Another family friendly event on Ubin happening this Saturday!
20/06/2023

Another family friendly event on Ubin happening this Saturday!

Embark on an ‘amazing race’ with Republic Polytechnic and PAssion Wave as you explore Pulau Ubin’s forests and rustic trails and use your wits and navigation skills.

We’re here, rain or shine! We’ve set up our drawing and photo booth station at House no 1 at Chek Jawa Wetlands. See you...
18/06/2023

We’re here, rain or shine! We’ve set up our drawing and photo booth station at House no 1 at Chek Jawa Wetlands. See you soon as we’ll be here till 2pm!!

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