Reflections- Sun Ming Yue

The first station we went is the rain garden. The station master thought us about how rain garden had help to filter waste water and the different types of insects and animals we can see there. I think it is really amazing that a small rain garden can actually help to filter water and cut down the cost of using chemicals to purify water.The second station we went was about the history of lower seletar.According to the station master, lower seletar reservoir used to be used for agriculture and primary activities like fishing. Although we still see people fishing in Lower Seletar reservoir today, but it serves as a kind of entertainment now as compared to in the past,people in the past fish for food.The third station we went was the station that thought us to observe the reservoir. Third station is my favourite station as the station master guide us to observe what we usually don't , it is a different view from what we thought of and through small details we can actually infer how much change had the reservoir gone through.It provides us an opportunity to feel the nature and enjoy a moment of peace.The fourth station is a station on water test and we learnt how had algae boom cause harm to the water. Although we did not get to go to the fifth station due to the heavy rain, but we had a special experience as the view was really good in a rainy day. I think that trip to lower seletar reservoir is really meaningful. It was my first time doing the water test and it is really an amazing experience. As it was raining when we went on the trail, we saw many things that we are unable to on normal days. Not only did the rain ruined the trail, but it made it more special and interesting.The scenery there is really special and was something I had never experience before. This trail really provide a opportunity for me to observe the nature. I discovered quite a lot of interesting facts while on the trail.This trail also taught me the importance of water and all the process that it must go through before served. We really have to treasure water and not just take it for granted.This trail is much related to our daily life and it teaches us what we can do to conserve water .After the rain, it is very clear that there were many algae in the reservoir. I think that we should increase the number of rain gardens to prevent the algae bloom. Before the rain, we could actually hear the sound made by quite a lot of insects living there which we do not get to see everyday. I really enjoyed the views there. This trail is not just a trail where you can have fun, but also learn and discover interesting facts about nature and how are all this related to water. It is a memorable trip which provides you a opportunity to know about the environment we are living in.