Trekking to Sg. Salu (Sahom), Sg. Siput South (Thursday 16 March 2000  Hari Raya Haji)
Time & Meeting Place: 10 am Sam Poh Tong Pomelo Stalls
Leader: Ong Boo Kuan
This will be a simple trekking trip to cool off at a waterfall.in the Sahom area as it is the hot season. The lowest fall is beside the road so it is suitable for children (close supervision by parents is necessary). The more energetic can hike up to the higher falls. Caution  slippery rocks!! Bring along packed lunch, drinking water and wear suitable attire and shoes.

In Search of the Gopeng Fireflies (Saturday 25 March)
Time & Meeting Place: 5.00 pm Sam Poh Tong Pomelo Stalls
Leader: Ng Chang Chai (5477744-O)
Participants will be taking a gradual climb along an old quarry track up a limestone hill for a panoramic view of the surround-ing landscape and vegetation. This is an exercise cum nature appreciation trip. Please bring along the necessary equipment and materials if you want to enjoy a cuppa at the vantage point while watching the beautiful sunset. The participants shall explore a certain location, after descending from the limestone hill, for the presence of fireflies which the leader had chanced upon on previous visits to the site at nightfall. Kindly arrange your own transport or car-pool and confirm your participation with the trip leader. Suggested payment to drivers is minimum RM2.00

In Search of Rafflesia (Thursday 6 April 2000)
Time & Place: Confirm with Trip Leader Liew Chin Chow (5360159 - H; H/p: 012-5180159)
The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia can be found not far from Ipoh in Gopeng. IUCN will fund research on this flower but you have to see it in the wild in order to appreciate it. Join Liew on this leisurely trek and if you are lucky you might see it in bloom. Wear suitable clothes and trekking shoes and bring along sufficient water and packed food.

Birding at Burmese Pool, Taiping (Thursday 6 April 2000  Awal Muharram)
Time & Meeting Place: 7.00 am at Ooi’s house or at Ipoh Garden Plaza
Leader: Ooi Beng Yean
This will be a day trip birding in a lowland forest along a river and among orchards, with an abundance of mosquitoes (not sure about leeches). Bring along mosquito repellents (wipe-on body type is more suitable), long sleeve shirts and long pants, hat, drinking water and snacks, and of course birding equipment. Contact Trip leader, Ooi B.Y. before trip to confirm.

Birding Trip (Wednesday 19 April 2000 - Perak Sultan’s Birthday)
Time & Meeting Place: To be confirned
Leader: Ooi Beng Yean
Please check with Ooi B.Y. or home page if any trip is planned for that date (about a week before the date).

Earth Day Clean-up (22 April 2000).
No place in particular yet. Planning a beach cleanup in P. Lalang if authorities give support and weather/sea is permissible. (See Announcements)

Gunung Bubu (29 April - 1st May 2000)
Time & Meeting Place: 3.00 pm, Saturday at IGB Plaza
Leader: Ong Boo Kuan (Moon)
This will be a 2½ day climb to ensure reaching the peak in good time. The hike will start from Ulu Kenas at about 4.00 pm and set camp just before dark. The next day will be a hike to the peak and exploration of the peak if time permits, camping at the peak on Sunday night (water will have to be carried up) and returning to your cars on Monday evening. Call early to confirm (1 week before hike). The route may be changed to Trong if we can find a shorter way to the peak. Contact persons: Moon (5488142 after 8.00 pm) or Mah King Wah (5484314 after 9.00 pm)

Boh Tea FSC, Cameron H’lands or Kuala Langat, Selangor (29 April - 1 May 2000)
Time & Meeting Place: To be confirned
Leader: Ooi Beng Yean
This is 3-day mainly birding trip (Monday being labour Day) to Boh Tea Field Centre, Cameron Highlands or Kuala Langat, Selangor if we can get Selangor Branch bird coordinator , Lim A.T. to lead us.  Confirm with trip leader, Ooi B.Y. a week before the date.

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