11 Mar (Sun): Greet our Forest Giants! a workshop for kids

Do you know what tree produces the Buah Keluak that your grandmother cooks in her Curry Buah Keluak? What does the Buah Kedondong Tree look like? Join this guided nature walk and greet some lovely forest trees. Find out about the animals and plants that live on and around them. Planted along the Southern Ridges, these forest trees form the Sembcorp Forest of Giants - an arboretum project undertaken by the National Parks Board as part of its efforts to enhance biodiversity within urban areas.

This workshop is conducted by Cicada Tree Eco Place.

This workshop is part of Connecting with Nature, March 2012, The Southern Ridges. Pre-registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes one week before each programme. Programme will commence only with a minimum of 15 participants. Register with the HortPark Visitor Services Centre at 6471-5601 or NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.gov.sg

Time: 9.30-11.30am
Venue: Telok Blangah Hill Park, Multi-Purpose Plaza
Cost: $10 per child, made possible by the Garden City Fun and Sembcorp Industries.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/