Trip to Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya

Last Wednesday, on the 27th of October 2010, our school organized a trip to University Malaya where we visited the Rimba Ilmu. The purpose of the visit was to learn about rare plants that can only be found at certain parts of the world and also to educate us about the importance of preserving Mother Nature. The Green Rangers decided to participate ourselves in this trip.

The front entrance

Over there, we were given a tour by a few students from University Malaya. We were divided into 3 groups and the group that The Green Rangers were in was guided by Mr. Prashant. We visited three places, which were the conservatory, exhibition hall and also the mini forest. We were brought to the conservatory first. At the conservatory, we could witness many rare plants especially orchids being well kept. All of us were amazed because we had never seen plants like that before this.

After visiting the conservatory, we headed towards the exhibition led by Mr. Prashant. We spent about an hour browsing through the whole exhibition with full of interest.

The front entrance of the exhibition

Seri reading the posters

Hanna studying the art displayed

Hanna admiring the Rafflesia flower

Mr. Prashant explaining about the greenhouse effect

Seri and Aqila looking at the types of insects found in jungles

Mr. Prashant explaining about The Web Of Life

Next, we were brought to the secondary forest, where all the plants were labeled accordingly. We were all excited and thrusted our way to be right in front of the group. 

One of the trees that was planted in the 1970s

Aloe Vera plant

The 'Umbrella' palm tree

The 'Red Devil' tree

At the shelter house

Experimenting a leaf

All of us (:

Overall, it was a great trip and we really enjoyed ourselves. We did not go only to have fun but also to learn and care more about the environment. Most people don't realize that there are many plants and animals out there facing extinction and they are contributing towards it. Everybody should wake up and pay more attention towards the environment. Find activities that has to do with the environment and play your part ! 

Every action counts and makes a huge difference (:

Love, The Green Rangers (: