Turtle Conservation Project - Melaka Apr

Project Name:	Save our Turtles – Turtle Conservation Project
Date:	22 - 23 May 2006 (Sat & Sun)
Venue:	Kampong Padang Kemunting, Melaka
Project Leaders:	Carol Ng naeem.ng@gmail.com
Members:	Team Charlie IW March 2006 Carol Ng, Jimmy Tang, Zhi Yong, Chia Sin, Choon Wei, Woon Shang. Gerald Tan & Jerry Tan
Project Partner:	WWF Turtle Management Centre - Melaka
Brief:	Updated 4 May 06  Volunteering at the WWF Turtle Management Centre in Melaka by Carol Ng  On the 22nd, we were divided into two groups, of which the girls cleaned out excessive dust from the egg incubation room while the guys set up the nettings for the outdoor egg incubation area in order to create a cooler shade for the eggs. The process took about an hour or so.  On the 23rd, we were divided into two groups again to help clean out the WWF field house. Half of us helped to remove and remove and discard the weeds from the fences, while the other half cleaned the sink cabinets and kitchen floor. The process also took about an hour or so. On both days, we finished our work faster than anticipated, without any problems. We were left with plenty of time to relax and take lots of pictures of the lovely sunset by the beach. :D  During our visit to the Turtle Management Centre, we learned a bit about the different species of turtles found in Malaysia, and also how they collect the turtle eggs and incubate them under a shaded area as well as in an incubation room. Updated 13 April 06 The turtle conservation project, which is taken by Team Charlie as their post Introduction Weekend project is confirmed to e on 22-23rd May 2006 (Saturday & Sunday). There are 8 people at this moment and they planned to go there by bus. They need somebody from RIKL to guide them along this project. There are a few tasks related to turtle conservation:  hatchery management, monitoring, education and awareness. THe following list of things to bring may be useful: 1.      Insect repellent (sandflies, mosquitoes) 2.      Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sweater  3.      Sleeping bag 4.      Toiletries 5.      Low-powered torchlight with spare batteries 6.      Raincoat 7.      Cap/hat 8.      Sun protection lotion 9.      Cooling clothes 10.     Stationery 11.     Personal Medication. They have a first aid kit there. 12.     comfortable walking shoes, toilet slippers FYI, the accommodation will be provided. Transportation and meals on  own. Approximately RM 45 per person, breakdown as follows:  KL  to Masjid Tanah (bus) = RM 11  Masjid Tanah to Pekalan Balak ( cab) = RM 5  6 meals x RM 5 = RM 30  An additional RM15 goes to accommodation and running of the turtle  sanctuary (Utilities and running of WWF)   Volunteers! Get sign up now.  Contact or email-Carol Ng +6016-9950708 (naeem.ng@gmail.com), Xin  Tong +6012-2739503 (xintong87@gmail.com) Best wishes, Xin Tong Updated 6th April 2006  Location : Melaka Duration : 2  days and 1 night (  Saturday morning – Sunday evening) Help WWF maintain their turtle conservation sanctuary beside the beautiful beach of Melaka. Whilst you are there, learn all about turtle conservation in Malaysia.  Your main task will be to support the operations of the sanctuary. Transportation and meals on own. Approximately RM 45 KL  to Masjid Tanah (bus) RM 11 Masjid Tanah to Pekalan Balak ( cab) RM 5 6 meals x RM 5 = RM 30 An additional RM15 goes to accommodation and running of the turtle sanctuary – Utilities and running of WWF.   Things to bring : Sleeping bag, usual camping stuff  etc  Preferred dates : Weekends only Look at our trip last Dec 2005  Register now!  This event is open to all. Just drop the organiser an email at info@raleighinternational.org.my.