Events

Please be invited to observe the mangrove biodiversity research and preservation training for high school students at the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park on 14 November. Conducted by specialist lecturers from the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology of Silpakorn University, 20 local students will gain first-hand knowledge of mangrove ecosystem services with hands-on, experiential learning through research activities led by the experts.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin, the objective of this multifaceted, year-long project is to contribute to the scientific research on mangrove ecosystems and the dissemination of knowledge to the stakeholders in our region. Additionally, this project helps the participating Silpakorn University students gain first-hand experience in conducting research activities outside of the classroom, as well as leading initiatives to develop local wisdom through community engagement and inclusion.

Program

Exploring Mangrove Life: Fiddler Crabs in Phetchaburi province

8:30 Registration

9:00 Opening Remarks

9:15 Educational Talks and Hands-on Workshop

- Mangrove Ecosystems and Fiddler Crabs

- Morphological Identification of Fiddler Crab Species (Hands-on Workshop)

- DNA Barcoding for Fiddler Crab Species Identification

11:00 Field Activities

- Exploring Mangrove Life: Observing Fiddler Crabs in Their Natural Habitat

- Mangrove Tree Planting

12:15 Student Lunch

Sirindhorn International Environmental Park (SIEP) is a specialized learning and training center on natural resources, environment and energy according to the Royal Initiative guidelines for sustainability. Established to commemorate the 4th cycle (48th) birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the park serves as a hub for the rehabilitation of coastal ecosystems, energy conservation education, and community-led environmental training. The park provides a platform for self-learning at the Energy for Environment Center, an elevated boardwalk throughout the mangrove ecosystem to experience the diversity of animal and plant species, and unobstructed views of the coast under the canopy of the beach forest.

For more information, visit https://sirindhornpark.or.th/en/

Please register on CR if you plan to attend.

Dress code: Smart casual

As part of our club’s Library For Literacy program, please be invited to the handovers of three of our community service projects to promote literacy for the children at three local schools on 18 November. We are going to deliver the total of 360 new storybooks in Thai and English language to augment the libraries of the schools that are overseen by the Bright Dawn Foundation. The books were selected by the academics of Chulalongkorn University to promote literacy, increase vocabulary, and develop reader comprehension.

Allocating the proceeds generated from our club’s “Ride For Literacy” Charity Bicycle Ride on 3 October, we were able to purchase 100 books for Nong Kra School and 100 books for Nong Kra Toom School. We were also able to purchase 160 books for Wang Bot School through a 50:50 shared, international joint-service project with our Friendship Club, the Rotary Club of Sokndal in Norway.

“Children’s books are a powerful tool enhancing the brain development of a young child, especially their all-important language skills. Stories not only bring happiness and enjoyment, but also add new words to a child’s vocabulary, help them develop and practice their comprehension, and lay the foundation for them to understand the concept of reading.” (UNICEF Thailand, 2024)

10:00 - Nong Kra School

Location: Highway 4010, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin District

GPS: 12.629537, 99.822303

11:00 - Nong Kra Toom School

Location: Highway 3218, Nong Phlap, Hua Hin District

GPS 12.625738  99.720609

12:00 - Ban Wang Bot School

Location: 1049 Rural Rd, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin District

GPS 12.607116  99.872064

Register your name on CR if you plan to attend and be sure to view the map for the location of Nong Kra School, and we will proceed to the other schools after the first project handover. We hope to see you there as we CREATE LASTING IMPACT in the spirit of Rotary!

Dress code: Smart casual with your favorite Rotary shirt

Details are forthcoming.