The horseshoe crab has roamed our planet for hundreds of millions of years. A species that predates human history, may not survive the impact of the human species. How do we drive conservation efforts to prevent their extinction and other vulnerable habitats, and strengthen Singapore's wildlife ecosystem as a whole?
Join us to explore Singapore's biodiversity, and how human nature can have both bad and good influence on the environment. Through the film screenings of City in Nature, Singapore and Moon Crab (2025), followed by a conversation with our expert speakers, Lester Tan, member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Horseshoe Crab Species Specialist Group (SSG), and Bronwyn Tan, Landscape Architect at Shubin & Tan, discover how we can cultivate a symbiotic relationship with nature, and how you can advocate for our planet.
Lester Tan has been a volunteer with Nature Society Singapore for about 17 years. He is currently the Chairman of Marine Conservation Group and leads the Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research Program. With his dedication and passion going beyond the marine environment, he is constantly learning and advocating about our native wildlife and their habitats actively through citizen science. He is particularly in love with horseshoe crabs. Lester is also a commissioned member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Horseshoe Crab Species Specialist Group (SSG) and the Asian Horseshoe Crab Working Group (WG) in the region.
Bronwyn Tan is trained as a landscape architect with design experience in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Europe. She has cross-trained with ecologists working on environmental impact assessments, water-sensitive and biodiversity-sensitive urban design. She pursues her interest in academia at the National University of Singapore where she teaches and plays an active part in the Bachelor of Arts (Biophilic Design) programme at the new University of the Arts Singapore.
Human Nature: Strengthening Our Conservation Efforts, Protecting Our Ecosystems
Date: Sun, 14 June 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: National Library, Central Library, Level 1,
Address: 100 Victoria St
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT
Entry Fee: Free (Kindly indicate 'NA' under 'Total Amount' in the form unless a donation is made)