HortPark's Butterfly Garden is a 150-sqm landscaped theme garden comprising an enclosure and an outdoor garden. Providing a visual feast of tropical plants and nearly 20 species of native butterflies, the Butterfly Garden enables visitors to learn about the different stages of metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar into butterfly. Within the enclosure, visitors are greeted with an up close and personal encounter with these flying jewels and can observe how pupae emerge into adult butterflies before taking their maiden flight.
The Butterfly Garden also serves as an experimental garden for National Parks Board to work on a Butterfly Species Recovery Programme to research on suitable nectar and host plants for breeding a variety of butterfly species, including locally extinct species such as Clipper (Parthenos sylvia) and Common Sergeant (Athyma perius).
Get up close and personal with the flying jewels, and learn their different stages of metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar into butterfly. Observe how pupae emerge into adult butterflies before taking their maiden flight within HortPark's Butterfly Garden.
This walk is free and is held every last Saturday of the month.
Time: 9-11am, please gather at the Butterfly Garden for the tour
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: 6471 5601
30 Apr (Sat): Flying Fairies at Pasir Ris Park
Join the Green Volunteers for this FREE guided nature walk around Pasir Ris Garden on Satudays to find out more about our butterflies and other wildlife there.
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
30 Apr (Sat): Botanical Wonders of MacRitchie
Learn more about our natural heritage and treasures! Come on down to MacRitchie Reservoir Park and learn about our silent giants - the trees!
For registration enquiries, please contact Ms Mardiah Effendi Mardiah_Effendi@nparks.gov.sg
Time: 9-10.30am
Meeting point: Amenities Centre. A minimum of 10 persons is required for the guided walk to commence. In case of bad weather, the guided walk will be cancelled one hour before the schedule time.
Cost: $60 per group (maximum 15 pax) or $4 per person.
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
For registration enquiries, please contact Ms Mardiah Effendi Mardiah_Effendi@nparks.gov.sg
Time: 9-10.30am
Meeting point: Amenities Centre. A minimum of 10 persons is required for the guided walk to commence. In case of bad weather, the guided walk will be cancelled one hour before the schedule time.
Cost: $60 per group (maximum 15 pax) or $4 per person.
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
30 Apr (Sat): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Saturday.
Time: 9.30am for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
18-24 Apr: Highlights of the week ahead
Earth Day events for kids and the family
More Earth Day events!
More about Earth Day on the Celebrating Singapore's Biodiversity blog.
Walks in wild places
For Nature Society (Singapore) members only
- Celebrate Earth Day @ Singapore Botanic Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
- Earth Day Celebration @ Pasir Ris Park
- Paint along with Pui San at Sungei Buloh
More Earth Day events!
- Party for Earth with Ground-Up Initiative
- Parks Clean-Up Day in support of Earth Day
More about Earth Day on the Celebrating Singapore's Biodiversity blog.
Walks in wild places
- Inter-tidal walk at Pulau Semakau with Nature Society (Singapore)
- FREE Southern Ridges Hike with the Vegetarian Society of Singapore
- Flying Fairies at Pasir Ris Park
- HortPark Butterfly Garden guided tour
- Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh on Saturday and Sunday.
- Evolution Garden guided tour
For Nature Society (Singapore) members only
24 Apr (Sun): FREE Southern Ridges Hike with the Vegetarian Society of Singapore
The Southern Ridges is one of Singapore's newest and most innovative hiking trails. VSS has been there before to rave reviews; so, we decided to go back again. Back to lead us is Singapore's Nature Know It All and long, longtime vegan, the affable Andrew Tay. Here's the route map.
Bring the entire family and join in this nature hike that has always been a big hit with kids and adults alike!Be sure to wear proper footwear and bring lots of water. Look forward to seeing you!
Time: 3.45-5pm. Meet at HarbourFront MRT Exit D, near Seah Im Hawker Centre, end at Hort Park along Alexandra Road (Buses from here go to HarbourFront or Tiong Bahru MRT stations)
Website and contact: http://www.vegetarian-society.org/
24 Apr (Sun): Inter-tidal walk at Pulau Semakau with Nature Society (Singapore)
Open to members and non-members
Nature Society (Singapore) will be organizing an inter-tidal walk to Pulau Semakau! Come explore interesting coastal marine life with us on our offshore landfill island. A tour of landfill operations is also included. This tour is open to both members and non-members.
More about Pulau Semakau on wildsingapore.
Time: 8.00am – 2pm
Cost: $55/person (non-refundable) for boat and administration. Send your cheque to the Nature Society office by 22 March with the completed All Purpose Form. Resident/PR identity card or passport is mandatory for boarding. Booking priority for members on a first come first served basis. Under NEA regulations, children below 12 years old are not allowed to come.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: Goh Ter Yang at teryang@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
Nature Society (Singapore) will be organizing an inter-tidal walk to Pulau Semakau! Come explore interesting coastal marine life with us on our offshore landfill island. A tour of landfill operations is also included. This tour is open to both members and non-members.
More about Pulau Semakau on wildsingapore.
Time: 8.00am – 2pm
Cost: $55/person (non-refundable) for boat and administration. Send your cheque to the Nature Society office by 22 March with the completed All Purpose Form. Resident/PR identity card or passport is mandatory for boarding. Booking priority for members on a first come first served basis. Under NEA regulations, children below 12 years old are not allowed to come.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: Goh Ter Yang at teryang@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
24 Apr (Sun): Birdwatching at Kranji Marshes
For Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Lim Kim Chuah leads this walk. From the meeting place, a hired bus will ferry us to our destination. We begin with a pleasant stroll along a countryside road to the Kranji Marshes where we will continue our walk along the PUB Bund. The marsh is designated by URA as a Nature Park and is currently adopted by NSS under the PUB’s ABC Waters Programme. Birding highlights here include the Red-wattled Lapwing, Purple Swamphen, Rusty-breasted Cuckoo, White-browed Crake, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle and more.
Pre-registration required, maximum 20 persons. Email kranji@nss.org.sg by by 18 March 2011.
Time: 7.45am meet at Kranji Dam Carpark near the Tidal Gates of Kranji Reservoir (off Kranji Way). Reachable by Bus 925 from Kranji MRT Station.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
Lim Kim Chuah leads this walk. From the meeting place, a hired bus will ferry us to our destination. We begin with a pleasant stroll along a countryside road to the Kranji Marshes where we will continue our walk along the PUB Bund. The marsh is designated by URA as a Nature Park and is currently adopted by NSS under the PUB’s ABC Waters Programme. Birding highlights here include the Red-wattled Lapwing, Purple Swamphen, Rusty-breasted Cuckoo, White-browed Crake, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle and more.
Pre-registration required, maximum 20 persons. Email kranji@nss.org.sg by by 18 March 2011.
Time: 7.45am meet at Kranji Dam Carpark near the Tidal Gates of Kranji Reservoir (off Kranji Way). Reachable by Bus 925 from Kranji MRT Station.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
24 Apr (Sun): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Sunday morning, subject to availability of guides.
Time: 9.30 am (subject to availability of guides) for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
23 Apr (Sat): Flying Fairies at Pasir Ris Park
Join the Green Volunteers for this FREE guided nature walk around Pasir Ris Garden on Satudays to find out more about our butterflies and other wildlife there.
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
23 Apr (Sat): Butterfly Walk at Dairy Farm
for Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Join KC and Amy Tsang for a stroll though this wonderful park, which is host to a great variety of forest butterflies. KC and Amy have spent considerable time watching and videoing butterflies here. They will take us to their favorite butterfly hotspots to observe the Great Mormon, Blue Bottle, Blue Jay, Common Faun, Cruiser, Yamfly and Common Posy.
Time: 9.30am-12noon. Meet at Dairy Farm Nature Park Car Park B opposite Petir Road.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
Join KC and Amy Tsang for a stroll though this wonderful park, which is host to a great variety of forest butterflies. KC and Amy have spent considerable time watching and videoing butterflies here. They will take us to their favorite butterfly hotspots to observe the Great Mormon, Blue Bottle, Blue Jay, Common Faun, Cruiser, Yamfly and Common Posy.
Time: 9.30am-12noon. Meet at Dairy Farm Nature Park Car Park B opposite Petir Road.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
23-24 Apr: Parks Clean-Up Day in support of Earth Day
Do your part for Mother Earth. Help clear the litter out of our parks. Litter bags will be distributed at various pick-up points. Enjoy your walk through our parks and return your bagfuls of litter at any of our recycliing points to exchange for a limited edition HortPark picnic mat.
Litterbag distribution and recycling points:
Time: 9am-5pm
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Litterbag distribution and recycling points:
- Palm Plaza (Mount Faber Park)
- Henderson Waves
- Multi-purpose Plaza (Telok Blangah Hill Park)
- Forest Walk (Telok Blangah Hill Park)
- Alexandra Arch
- Kent Ridge Park Carpark B
Time: 9am-5pm
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
23 Apr (Sat): Evolution Garden guided tour
Take a journey through time, from the fiery planet that our world was in ancient times before memory, through the planet of dinosaurs, and into the modern world of 250,000 different flowering plants we enjoy today.
Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour.
Suitable for kids.
This walk is held every fourth Saturday of the month. Please register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.
Time: 9am (English tour)
Venue: Register at Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre before the tour starts.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services 6471 7361
Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour.
Suitable for kids.
This walk is held every fourth Saturday of the month. Please register 15 minutes before the tour. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.
Time: 9am (English tour)
Venue: Register at Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre before the tour starts.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services 6471 7361
23 Apr (Sat): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Saturday.
Time: 9.30am for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
23 Apr (Sat): Celebrate Earth Day @ Singapore Botanic Gardens
Join us in the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden to celebrate Earth Day. Pick up tips on respecting and caring for Mother Earth. Start making a difference for nature and our environment while enjoying a fun-filled day of activities - guided walks, workshops and talks.Activities include:
Guided Tour : “Sara Goes Carbon Footprinting”
Guided Tour : “Let’s Discover Plants & Animals”
‘Green’ Art & Craft : Exciting Ceramic Tree Fridge Magnet Painting
‘Green’ Art & Craft : Cute Recycled Key Hangers
‘Green’ Art & Craft : Puppet Making using recyclables
Drama Workshops : “Stories About The Forest” Series
Talk : “Wildlife Around Us”
Competition : My “Mini Dish Garden” Contest
Balloon Sculpting
Henna Painting
All funds raised will be channelled to the Garden City Fund to support the maintenance of the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.
More details on the NParks website.
Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, Bukit Timah Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Cost: $2-$10 per person.
Contact: 6471 9961 & 6471 9926
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
23 Apr (Sat): Earth Day Celebration @ Pasir Ris Park
Come see the Jewel in the East!
Learn about the importance of the mangrove to our eco system.
Free Mangrove Guided Walks (in English, Chinese and Malay) in the morning for the public and the 5 self-help Community Groups in Singapore. Observe how a Mangrove Clean-up and Trenching activity is conducted and watch the Planting of Trees by Organisations/Schools.
To register, please email Esther at Esther_Tay@nparks.gov.sg or Yusoff at Mohamad_Yusoff@nparks.gov.sg
Guided tours will start with a minimum of 15 persons, group bookings recommended. Registration closes 3 days before the event.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Car Park C
Cost: $4 per person
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Learn about the importance of the mangrove to our eco system.
Free Mangrove Guided Walks (in English, Chinese and Malay) in the morning for the public and the 5 self-help Community Groups in Singapore. Observe how a Mangrove Clean-up and Trenching activity is conducted and watch the Planting of Trees by Organisations/Schools.
To register, please email Esther at Esther_Tay@nparks.gov.sg or Yusoff at Mohamad_Yusoff@nparks.gov.sg
Guided tours will start with a minimum of 15 persons, group bookings recommended. Registration closes 3 days before the event.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Car Park C
Cost: $4 per person
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
22 Apr (Fri): Party for Earth with Ground-Up Initiative
"A Beautiful Connection" aims to reconnect people to the land. Be inspired by art, music and cultural mediums. Join creative workshops, art performances and a market place consisting of merchandise (organic, natural and eco-friendly) and plant-based food stalls. Learn about environmental sustainability and the importance of sustainable practices. Engage the senses in appreciation of Nature, participate in these hands-on activities! Everyone can play a part, no one needs to be a bystander!
The day will kick off with ‘yoga circle’, ‘Walk for Earth’ and ‘Eco-heroes’ followed by artist-led community installation, a series of workshops such as puppets, drums, handicraft-making out of scraps, ‘Upcyling jewellery making’ and many more nature-orientated creative activities. The day’s program also includes theatrical and music performances by local artist, to name a few, Moody Theatre, Juz-B Accapella, Amanda Ling with Thunder Rock School.
Admission is free and all are welcome!
More about Ground-Up Initiative
Time: 9.30am–6pm
Venue: Bottle Tree Park, Yishun, at 81 Lorong Chencharu Singapore 769198 (10min walk from Khatib MRT station)
Website: http://earthdaysg.blogspot.com/
Contact: earthdaysg@gmail.com or Kian Seng 91120517
The day will kick off with ‘yoga circle’, ‘Walk for Earth’ and ‘Eco-heroes’ followed by artist-led community installation, a series of workshops such as puppets, drums, handicraft-making out of scraps, ‘Upcyling jewellery making’ and many more nature-orientated creative activities. The day’s program also includes theatrical and music performances by local artist, to name a few, Moody Theatre, Juz-B Accapella, Amanda Ling with Thunder Rock School.Admission is free and all are welcome!
More about Ground-Up Initiative
Time: 9.30am–6pm
Venue: Bottle Tree Park, Yishun, at 81 Lorong Chencharu Singapore 769198 (10min walk from Khatib MRT station)
Website: http://earthdaysg.blogspot.com/
Contact: earthdaysg@gmail.com or Kian Seng 91120517
22 Apr (Fri): Paint along with Pui San at Sungei Buloh
Free art-and-nature appreciation at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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Tham Pui San, a volunteer of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, is an avid artist who expresses his passion for nature through his art work.
Pui San welcomes artists of all ages or anyone who wants to learn. His objective is to encourage creativity while enjoying nature at the same time. Bring along your favourite drawing or painting supplies and enjoy learning different drawing techniques at Sungei Buloh.
More in the art in the wetlands blog.
Time: 8.30-11.30am, meet at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ticketing counter (Visitor Centre).
Admission charges: While the art session is free, usual admission charges to Reserve apply. $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://artinwetlands.wordpress.com/
Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
.Tham Pui San, a volunteer of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, is an avid artist who expresses his passion for nature through his art work.
Pui San welcomes artists of all ages or anyone who wants to learn. His objective is to encourage creativity while enjoying nature at the same time. Bring along your favourite drawing or painting supplies and enjoy learning different drawing techniques at Sungei Buloh.
More in the art in the wetlands blog.
Time: 8.30-11.30am, meet at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve ticketing counter (Visitor Centre).
Admission charges: While the art session is free, usual admission charges to Reserve apply. $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://artinwetlands.wordpress.com/
Contact: Tham Pui Sam at thampuisan@hotmail.com or the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
11-17 Apr: Highlights of the week ahead
For kids and the family
Walks in wild places
Talks this week
For Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Registration now open
- Grow Things! A Gardening Workshop for Kids with Cicada Tree Eco Place
- The Art of Paper Folding at Sungei Buloh
Walks in wild places
- Guided walk at the Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin
- Forest of Elders at Yishun Park
- Flying Fairies at Pasir Ris Park: free walk with the Green Volunteers
- Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh on Saturday and Sunday with mandarin guided walk.
- Guided walk at the Fort Canning Spice Trail
- National Orchid Garden guided tour
Talks this week
For Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Registration now open
- 24 Apr (Sun): Inter-tidal walk at Pulau Semakau with Nature Society (Singapore)
17 Apr (Sun): The Art of Paper Folding at Sungei Buloh
Origami is not only fun, but is also an artistic way of interpreting animals, plants, objects, or basically anything you can think of! The focus of this origami workshop will be on animals that can be found in our nature areas.
For this session, learn how to fold paper ducks!
For more details see the Purple Mangroves blog.
Time: 1.30-3pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, meet at the Information Counter at the Visitor Centre
Entry charges: While the event is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website and contact: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
For this session, learn how to fold paper ducks!For more details see the Purple Mangroves blog.
Time: 1.30-3pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, meet at the Information Counter at the Visitor Centre
Entry charges: While the event is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website and contact: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
17 Apr (Sun): Grow Things! A Gardening Workshop for Kids
Get introduced to the plant kingdom and its importance. Learn to identify our native plants, their habitats and how they adapt to their environment. Look at live specimens of unique plants with animal relationships. Learn how to grow a plant in soil, water and pebbles. Discover epiphytic ‘piggyback’ plants. Explore easy methods of propagation to create more plants. Pot up a plant to adopt and bring home. Find out about easy ways to heal Mother Earth, our only home.This activity is for kids 7 to 12 years old and is conducted by Cicada Tree Eco-Place is a non-government, non-profit organisation that promotes the natural and cultural heritage of Singapore through environmental education and eco-living.
Pre-registation required with NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.gov.sg or contact HortPark Visitor Services Centre at 64715601.
Time: 9.30-11.30am
Venue: Hands-On House, HortPark
Cost: $25 per child
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
17 Apr (Sun): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
With Mandarin guided tour 9.30-11.15am. Limited to 15 persons. Please register on this link: http://tinyurl.com/register-for-mandarin-guide
For regular walks, registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Sunday morning, subject to availability of guides.
Time: 9.30 am (subject to availability of guides) for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
16 Apr (Sat): Flying Fairies at Pasir Ris Park
Join the Green Volunteers for this FREE guided nature walk around Pasir Ris Garden on Satudays to find out more about our butterflies and other wildlife there.
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
16 Apr (Sat): Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research
for Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Join us for this monthly mission to rescue and study the Mangrove Horseshoe Crab (HSC). We have also started an ongoing HSC Training & Accreditation Programme for anyone keen to be a qualified HSC R&Rer. We recommend that you bring a cap, shoes/booties, sun block, repellent, cutter (for HSC rescue) and camera. Washing facilities available.
Pre-registeration required. Register with Goh Ter Yang teryang@nss.org.sg stating your name, if you are a NSS member or not, affiliations (eg. school/company), experience (if any) and contact details.
Time: 2.30pm, meet at the extension of Kranji Road at the junction with Kranji Loop. Take bus 925 from Kranji MRT station and alight at the Chinese temple along Kranji Loop, cross the road and look for the nameless track that starts beside Leong Soon Pte Ltd (251 Kranji Road).
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
Join us for this monthly mission to rescue and study the Mangrove Horseshoe Crab (HSC). We have also started an ongoing HSC Training & Accreditation Programme for anyone keen to be a qualified HSC R&Rer. We recommend that you bring a cap, shoes/booties, sun block, repellent, cutter (for HSC rescue) and camera. Washing facilities available.
Pre-registeration required. Register with Goh Ter Yang teryang@nss.org.sg stating your name, if you are a NSS member or not, affiliations (eg. school/company), experience (if any) and contact details.
Time: 2.30pm, meet at the extension of Kranji Road at the junction with Kranji Loop. Take bus 925 from Kranji MRT station and alight at the Chinese temple along Kranji Loop, cross the road and look for the nameless track that starts beside Leong Soon Pte Ltd (251 Kranji Road).
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
16 Apr (Sat): Guided walk at the Sensory Trail, Pulau Ubin
Experience Ubin's wonderful nature through your senses along our Sensory Trail, the trail will brought you to the patch of herbs and spices and a "Secret Garden" to feel the original garden used to be on the island. Much more along the trail for you to explore.
This walk is held every third Saturday of the month.
Booking now online until 9 Apr.
For more details about this walk, see the NParks website More about the Sensory Trail on the wildsingapore website and Ubin Volunteers blog
Time: Walks starts 9.30am and lasts for about 1.5 hours. Meet at the Pulau Ubin Main Information Kiosk next to the Ubin Jetty. More on how to get to Pulau Ubin.
Cost: $60 per group of 15 persons, maximum 6 groups
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
This walk is held every third Saturday of the month.
Booking now online until 9 Apr.
For more details about this walk, see the NParks website More about the Sensory Trail on the wildsingapore website and Ubin Volunteers blog
Time: Walks starts 9.30am and lasts for about 1.5 hours. Meet at the Pulau Ubin Main Information Kiosk next to the Ubin Jetty. More on how to get to Pulau Ubin.
Cost: $60 per group of 15 persons, maximum 6 groups
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
16 Apr (Sat): Forest of Elders at Yishun Park
Join us at this nature walk to learn about the beautiful and important forest trees in the Dipterocarp Arboretum of Yishun Park. Find out how the fauna life exists together with these giants in the forest!
To register, please contact Ms Nanthini at nanthini_elamgovan@nparks.gov.sg or call 62738602.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Yishun Park Amphitheatre
Cost: $4 per person
Wesbite: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
To register, please contact Ms Nanthini at nanthini_elamgovan@nparks.gov.sg or call 62738602.Time: 9-10am
Venue: Yishun Park Amphitheatre
Cost: $4 per person
Wesbite: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
16 Apr (Sat): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Saturday.
Time: 9.30am for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
16 Apr (Sat): Guided walk at the Fort Canning Spice Trail
"Revisiting History, Embracing Nature"
Join us as we guide you along The Fort Canning Spice Trail and discover the fascinating world of spices.
This trail sits on the site of Singapore’s first experimental and botanical garden. A small replica of the 19ha garden, it now has a collection of more than a hundred species of plants - spice, herbs, medicinal, economical and ornamentals. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) trees, which were planted extensively in the first garden, can be found there as well.
Other attractions along this trail also includes the Archaeological Dig, which showcases the actual excavation site, the only such exhibition in modern Singapore and Keramat, believed to be a tomb of Singapore’s last king, Sultan Iskandar Syah.
Whether it is botanical or historical, learning about our history is just a walk in the park.
Walk is moderately easy but will involve walking up slopes and steps so do come dressed comfortably. The tour lasts two and a half hours. This walk is held every third Saturday of the month.
You may also opt for the Heritage on the Hill tour, which will bring you around the park and discover the events that have changed and shaped the face of Fort Canning over the years.
Pre-registration required. Call 63321200 or 63321302 or email nurul_asyiqin_jaffar@nparks.gov.sg
Time: 4-6pm
Venue: Meet courtyard opposite NParks Visitor Centre, Fort Canning Centre
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Join us as we guide you along The Fort Canning Spice Trail and discover the fascinating world of spices.
This trail sits on the site of Singapore’s first experimental and botanical garden. A small replica of the 19ha garden, it now has a collection of more than a hundred species of plants - spice, herbs, medicinal, economical and ornamentals. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) trees, which were planted extensively in the first garden, can be found there as well.
Other attractions along this trail also includes the Archaeological Dig, which showcases the actual excavation site, the only such exhibition in modern Singapore and Keramat, believed to be a tomb of Singapore’s last king, Sultan Iskandar Syah.
Whether it is botanical or historical, learning about our history is just a walk in the park.
Walk is moderately easy but will involve walking up slopes and steps so do come dressed comfortably. The tour lasts two and a half hours. This walk is held every third Saturday of the month.
You may also opt for the Heritage on the Hill tour, which will bring you around the park and discover the events that have changed and shaped the face of Fort Canning over the years.
Pre-registration required. Call 63321200 or 63321302 or email nurul_asyiqin_jaffar@nparks.gov.sg
Time: 4-6pm
Venue: Meet courtyard opposite NParks Visitor Centre, Fort Canning Centre
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
16 Apr (Sat): National Orchid Garden guided tour
Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids in the National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The products of the Gardens' orchid breeding programme, which began in 1928, deserve a place where they can be displayed in their full splendour. The very design of these orchids is, one could say, 'hand-crafted' by the Gardens' horticultural staff, dedicated to bringing out the finest in any hybrid cross.
Over 1000 species and 2,000 hybrids are now found in the Gardens' collection, with about 600 species and hybrids on display. Every year, more vibrant and enduring hybrids are added on. So that all may admire and enjoy their diversity, richness and beauty, the National Orchid Garden now offers a permanent showcase, the largest display of tropical orchids in the world.
This walk is conducted by the volunteers of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is held every third Saturday of the month.
A tour in Mandarin is also conducted at 4pm.
Time: 9am, 10am, 11am (English) and 4pm (Mandarin), register at Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the tour starts. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tour duration: One hour.
Cost: While the tour is free, admission charges to the Orchid Garden applies: $5/adult, $1/student, $1/senior citizens (above 60 years) , Child below 12 years - Free
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services 6471 7361
Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The products of the Gardens' orchid breeding programme, which began in 1928, deserve a place where they can be displayed in their full splendour. The very design of these orchids is, one could say, 'hand-crafted' by the Gardens' horticultural staff, dedicated to bringing out the finest in any hybrid cross.
Over 1000 species and 2,000 hybrids are now found in the Gardens' collection, with about 600 species and hybrids on display. Every year, more vibrant and enduring hybrids are added on. So that all may admire and enjoy their diversity, richness and beauty, the National Orchid Garden now offers a permanent showcase, the largest display of tropical orchids in the world.
This walk is conducted by the volunteers of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is held every third Saturday of the month.
A tour in Mandarin is also conducted at 4pm.
Time: 9am, 10am, 11am (English) and 4pm (Mandarin), register at Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the tour starts. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tour duration: One hour.
Cost: While the tour is free, admission charges to the Orchid Garden applies: $5/adult, $1/student, $1/senior citizens (above 60 years) , Child below 12 years - Free
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services 6471 7361
16 Apr (Sat): Talk on "Success in growing native orchids in parks and gardens of Singapore"
Did you know that of the 226 species of native orchids recorded in Singapore, 178 of these species are considered to be extinct? Only five of them are common! Join us to learn about the recent orchid conservation programme, which sets out to monitor existiing species, explore ways to conserve their germplasm and increase their numbers in various appropriate environments in Singapore. You will be amazed by the horticultural considerations and challenges involved in this meaningful re-introduction exercise.
Dr Yam Tim Wing is Senior Researcher at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is responsible for the orchid breeding and conservation programme. He is a frequent speaker at international orchid conferences and is the author of "Orchids of the Singapore Botanic Gardens".
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Fruit Room, HortPark
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Dr Yam Tim Wing is Senior Researcher at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is responsible for the orchid breeding and conservation programme. He is a frequent speaker at international orchid conferences and is the author of "Orchids of the Singapore Botanic Gardens".
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Fruit Room, HortPark
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
4-10 Apr: Highlights of the week ahead
For kids and the family
Walks in wild places
Other activities
19 Apr (Tue): Second sea turtle forum - How are the released sea turtles doing? In August 2010, several captive bred hawksbill turtles were released at Big Sisters Island. This month, a follow-up forum is being conducted to share how these sea turtles are doing. All are welcome to attend!
A chance for you to visit Raffles Lighthouse! Part of the Singapore Maritime Week celebrations, limited places are available. Trips are planned daily from 11 to 15 Apr.
Registration now open
- NSS Kids’ Fun with Marine Life at Chek Jawa
- Rainforest Study Lesson with Cicada Tree Eco Place
- Free Chek Jawa boardwalk tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs
- HeART for Nature FREE workshop for kids
Walks in wild places
- Monkey Walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Forest walk at the Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail
- Mangrove Guided Tour at Pasir Ris Park
- Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh on Saturday and Sunday.
- Trees of the Fort at Fort Canning Park
Other activities
19 Apr (Tue): Second sea turtle forum - How are the released sea turtles doing? In August 2010, several captive bred hawksbill turtles were released at Big Sisters Island. This month, a follow-up forum is being conducted to share how these sea turtles are doing. All are welcome to attend!
A chance for you to visit Raffles Lighthouse! Part of the Singapore Maritime Week celebrations, limited places are available. Trips are planned daily from 11 to 15 Apr.
Registration now open
- 16 Apr (Sat): Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research
10 Apr (Sun): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Sunday morning, subject to availability of guides.
Time: 9.30 am (subject to availability of guides) for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
10 Apr (Sun): NSS Kids’ Fun with Marine Life at Chek Jawa
Chek Jawa is a thriving hotspot of marine, mangrove and rocky shore life. Come face to face with fascinating fiddler crabs, stupendous sea stars and colourful corals. The Education Group will explore this rustic corner of Pulau Ubin during the spring low tides to suss out its natural offerings, led by veteran nature guide Tan Hang Chong.Suitable for children 4 to 12 years old.
Pre-registration is required with Gloria Seow at gloria_seow@yahoo.com stating children's names and ages, if they are NSS members or not, if you need us to loan you a pair of binoculars or not, and let us have your mobile number. Details will be emailed to those who sign up.
Time: 8-11am. Meet at: Changi Jetty
Cost: $5 per child (member) or $10 per child (non-member) will be collected on the spot. Parents / caregivers are encouraged to join in at no charge. Do note that ferry rides to and from Ubin cost $2.50 per person per trip, while taxi-van rides to Chek Jawa cost $2 per person per trip.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
10 Apr (Sun): Rainforest Study Lesson with Cicada Tree Eco Place
Join us for the first of a series of rainforest study lessons we are having to celebrate the United Nations International Year the Forest. In this fun and educational outdoor session, we will be studying several different habitats found within a rainforest ecosystem - the canopy, forest floor and stream. We will exlore how each habitat supports its own specialised diversity of plants and animals. Teams will conclude with a sharing session of their interesting findings.For children between the ages of 6 and 12 years.
To register, email Celine Low at contact@cicadatree.org.sg giving participant's name, age & your mobile no.
Time: 4-6 pm
Venue: Dairy Farm Nature Park, 100 Dairy Farm Road. Meet at Carpark B.
Cost: $15 per child (with maximum of 2 adults accompanying each kid at no charge)
Website: http://www.cicadatree.org.sg
9 Apr (Sat): Monkey Walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
In collaboration with NParks, Crystal will be leading Monkey Walks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. After a short introduction to the Long-tailed macaques, head out to wherever the Hindhede monkeys happen to be, which is typically near the Visitor Centre or carpark at that time of day. As we all observe the macaques, Crystal will share more about their behavior, how to identify specific individuals, how the hierarchy of this group is organized, and more.
Crystal has been working with the Bukit Timah monkeys for the past year and a half and looks forward to the opportunity to share what she has learnt about these fascinating creatures.
The event is free but pre-registration is required with Crystal at sgmonkeywalk@gmail.com at least three days before the day of the walk. Walks will be limited to the first ten people to sign up.
The walk is held every second Saturday, Jan-May 11.
For more details, see Crystal's blog.
Time: 5-6pm
Venue: Meet at the Bukit Timah Visitor Centre. If it rains up to 45 minutes before the walk, the walk will be canceled.
Crystal has been working with the Bukit Timah monkeys for the past year and a half and looks forward to the opportunity to share what she has learnt about these fascinating creatures.
The event is free but pre-registration is required with Crystal at sgmonkeywalk@gmail.com at least three days before the day of the walk. Walks will be limited to the first ten people to sign up.
The walk is held every second Saturday, Jan-May 11.
For more details, see Crystal's blog.
Time: 5-6pm
Venue: Meet at the Bukit Timah Visitor Centre. If it rains up to 45 minutes before the walk, the walk will be canceled.
9 Apr (Sat): Forest walk at the Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail
A free guided nature walk through a rainforest right in the heart of the city! Along paved trails, under the shade of giant trees, learn about our rainforests, spot forest creatures and strange plants.Suitable for young children.
More about the Botanic Gardens Rainforest Trail on the wildsingapore website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NPark's Singapore Botanic Gardens and is held every second Saturday of the month.
A special Mandarin version of this tour is at 4pm.
Time: 9am, 10am, 11am (Enligsh) and 4pm (Mandarin); Register 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One hour.
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services, 64717361 or NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG
9 Apr (Sat): Flying Fairies at Pasir Ris Park
Join the Green Volunteers for this FREE guided nature walk around Pasir Ris Garden on Satudays to find out more about our butterflies and other wildlife there.
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
Time: 10am-noon
Venue: Carpark C, Pasir Ris Park
Website and contact: http://thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com/
9 Apr (Sat): Mangrove Guided Tour at Pasir Ris Park
Creatures Up Close and Personal What exactly is a mudskipper? And who is Fiddler crab or Sesamine crab? Does a dog-faced water snake look more like a dog or a snake? Join the team and discover answers to the questions above and more. And if we’re lucky, we may be able to see some of the seashore animals at the river mouth.Suitable for children K1 - P6
To register, please email Yvonne yvonne_chee@nparks.gov.sg
Registration closes 3 days before the event. The walk will only take place with a minimum of 15 persons.
Cost: $4 per person
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Pasir Ris Park, Car Park C
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
9 Apr (Sat): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Saturday.
Time: 9.30am for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
9 Apr (Sat): Trees of the Fort
Embark on this adventure and discover the secret lives of our heritage trees and more!
Our nature-loving guides from The Green Volunteers will walk you through this public park that has undergone a series of historical transformation through the centuries. Although much of the original vegetation has disappeared due to these changes, active greening efforts have converted this once formidable fort into an idyllic respite from the hustle and bustle of city life amidst lush and magnificent trees. Meet the Towering Kapok, Flaky Gelam, Gnarled Madras Thorn and many more.
Learn how plants and animals have co-existed and to a certain extent become co-dependant on one another for survival. Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature orchestrated by chirping birds and shrilling cicadas as you walk along the trail.
In a vastly developed urban jungle, Fort Canning offers that unique pocket of biodiversity to appreciate the greenery within our vibrant city.
This is a free public outreach programme in the park.
Time: 4-6 pm
Venue: Meet at courtyard, opposite NParks Visitor Centre, Fort Canning Centre
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: 6332 1200 or lee_weiling@nparks.gov.sg or or visit thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com
Our nature-loving guides from The Green Volunteers will walk you through this public park that has undergone a series of historical transformation through the centuries. Although much of the original vegetation has disappeared due to these changes, active greening efforts have converted this once formidable fort into an idyllic respite from the hustle and bustle of city life amidst lush and magnificent trees. Meet the Towering Kapok, Flaky Gelam, Gnarled Madras Thorn and many more.Learn how plants and animals have co-existed and to a certain extent become co-dependant on one another for survival. Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature orchestrated by chirping birds and shrilling cicadas as you walk along the trail.
In a vastly developed urban jungle, Fort Canning offers that unique pocket of biodiversity to appreciate the greenery within our vibrant city.
This is a free public outreach programme in the park.
Time: 4-6 pm
Venue: Meet at courtyard, opposite NParks Visitor Centre, Fort Canning Centre
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Contact: 6332 1200 or lee_weiling@nparks.gov.sg or or visit thegreenvolunteers.blogspot.com
9 Apr (Sat): HeART for Nature - FREE workshop for kids
This FREE art workshop helps children to delve deep into their hearts to express nature in various themed art activities like drawing, fingerprinting, origami, puppet making. The children will also learn about our natural heritage.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 (with parental supervision).Limited spaces available. Please call 3 days in advance at 65545127 (Mondays to Fridays) to register for the activity.
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Dairy Farm Nature Park- Wallace Education Centre
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
9 Apr (Sat): Free Chek Jawa boardwalk tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs
The Naked Hermit Crabs introduce you to Chek Jawa without getting your feet wet. Even though we are not going on to the shore, there is still much to see and enjoy. There are monitor lizards, fiddler crabs, spiders, rare plants, wild boars, mudskippers and lots of fruit trees. If we are lucky, we might even spot the Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-bellied Sea Eagle and the giant Atlas Moth.Not more than five persons in a group, pre-register at nakedhermitcrabs@gmail.com
More details on the event and how to get to Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin on the Adventures with the Naked Hermit Crabs blog.
Time: 9.30am meet at the Chek Jawa Info Kiosk, Pulau Ubin.
Duration: Two hours
Cost: no charge for now, but donations accepted.
Website: http://nakedhermitcrabs.blogspot.com/
Contact: nakedhermitcrabs@gmail.com
28 Mar - 3 Apr: Highlights of the week ahead
For kids and the family
Walks in wild places
Talks this week
for Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Registration now open
- Grow Things! A Gardening Workshop for Kids with Cicada Tree Eco Place
Walks in wild places
- Birdwatching at Lorong Halus
- Roots, Shoots and Fruits! at Admiralty Park
- Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh on Saturday and Sunday.
- Edible and Medicinal Plants tour at the Botanic Gardens
Talks this week
- 2 Apr (Sat): "Dead or Alive Trees?"
for Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Registration now open
- 16 Apr (Sat): Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research
- 10 Apr (Sun): Rainforest Study Lesson with Cicada Tree Eco Place
- 10 Apr (Sun): NSS Kids’ Fun with Marine Life at Chek Jawa
- 9 Apr (Sat): Monkey Walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
3 Apr (Sun): Digiscoping Workshop at Sungei Buloh
for Nature Society (Singapore) members only
Co-organised by NSS and Precision Optik Asia Pte Ltd, participants will learn the techniques of digiscopy or taking photographs using digital cameras attached to telescopes. This full-day workshop (8:30 am to 3 pm) will be conducted by accomplished digiscopers Rattapon Kaichid and Pitchaya Janhom at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. There will be classroom and practical field sessions with breakfast and lunch provided.
Interested members should email Goh Ter Yang at teryang@nss.org.sg to register, as well as send in the completed All Purpose Form to the Nature Society (Singapore) office by 25 March 2011, with a cheque of $10 (non-refundable) made payable to “Nature Society (Singapore)”. Places are limited and are available on a first come first served basis.
Time: 8.30am-5pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
Co-organised by NSS and Precision Optik Asia Pte Ltd, participants will learn the techniques of digiscopy or taking photographs using digital cameras attached to telescopes. This full-day workshop (8:30 am to 3 pm) will be conducted by accomplished digiscopers Rattapon Kaichid and Pitchaya Janhom at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. There will be classroom and practical field sessions with breakfast and lunch provided.
Interested members should email Goh Ter Yang at teryang@nss.org.sg to register, as well as send in the completed All Purpose Form to the Nature Society (Singapore) office by 25 March 2011, with a cheque of $10 (non-refundable) made payable to “Nature Society (Singapore)”. Places are limited and are available on a first come first served basis.
Time: 8.30am-5pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
3 Apr (Sun): Birdwatching at Lorong Halus
For years, Little Grebes and Common Moorhens have made their homes in Lorong Halus, an old rubbish dump site. Grassland birds like the Yellow-bellied Prinia, various Munias, Baya Weaver, Long-tailed Shrike and more thrive here. Under the ABC (Active, Beautiful, Clean) waters programme, PUB recently completed works to create ‘Halus Wetlands’, to help purify run-offs from the dump site. This will be opened to the public in early March. Come join veteran birder Alfred Chia in an enjoyable morning of sights and sounds presented by these birds. The walk is open to members and non-members, subject to a maximum of 30 participants.
Registration is required. Please send a completed All Purpose Form to the Nature Society (Singapore) office by 25 March 2011.
Time: 7.30am. Meet at Pasir Ris Industrial Drive 1 (opposite the Heavy Vehicle Park).
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
Registration is required. Please send a completed All Purpose Form to the Nature Society (Singapore) office by 25 March 2011.
Time: 7.30am. Meet at Pasir Ris Industrial Drive 1 (opposite the Heavy Vehicle Park).
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.
3 Apr (Sun): Grow Things! A Gardening Workshop for Kids
Get introduced to the plant kingdom and its importance. Learn to identify our native plants, their habitats and how they adapt to their environment. Look at live specimens of unique plants with animal relationships. Learn how to grow a plant in soil, water and pebbles. Discover epiphytic ‘piggyback’ plants. Explore easy methods of propagation to create more plants. Pot up a plant to adopt and bring home. Find out about easy ways to heal Mother Earth, our only home.This activity is for kids 7 to 12 years old and is conducted by Cicada Tree Eco-Place is a non-government, non-profit organisation that promotes the natural and cultural heritage of Singapore through environmental education and eco-living.
Pre-registation required with NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.gov.sg or contact HortPark Visitor Services Centre at 64715601.
Time: 9.30-11.30am
Venue: Hands-On House, HortPark
Cost: $25 per child
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
3 Apr (Sun): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Sunday morning, subject to availability of guides.
Time: 9.30 am (subject to availability of guides) for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
2 Apr (Sat): Roots, Shoots and Fruits! at Admiralty Park
The Plant Kingdom is made up of a large variety of plants that use different methods according to the habitats they thrive in for survival. This guided walk highlights how different plants have adapted to the environment to allow successful growth and reproduction in Admiralty Park.
To register, please contact Mr Tan at raem_tan@nparks.gov.sg.
Guided tour will go ahead once 15 persons sign up.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Amphitheatre, Admiralty Park
Cost: $4 per person
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
To register, please contact Mr Tan at raem_tan@nparks.gov.sg.Guided tour will go ahead once 15 persons sign up.
Time: 9-10am
Venue: Amphitheatre, Admiralty Park
Cost: $4 per person
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/
2 Apr (Sat): Talk on "Dead or Alive Trees?"
With all the lush greenery and colourful flowers around us, it is no wonder that we disregard dead trees and consider them useless and dangerous. However, it is not widely known that dead trees make up a vibrant ecosystem by themselves, supporting a wide range living things like birds, insects and fungi. Dead tree trunks left in any type of habitats, on land or in water, play different roles in enhancing the biodiversity around them. Depending on the durability of the wood, dead tree trunks can persist in the natural landscape for 2 years or even a hundred years. This talk will highlight the importance of dead trees in various aspects of our environment.
More about the speaker: Nanthini Elamgovan is a manager in the Parks Division in National Parks Board. Being positioned in nature parks in Singapore, she spends much time among the flora and fauna which inhabit these parks.
The talk is free and pre-registration is not required.
Time:3-4pm
Venue: Tampines Regional Library, Changi Room
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ or contact Ms Zheng Jiahui zheng_jiahui@nparks.gov.sg
More about the speaker: Nanthini Elamgovan is a manager in the Parks Division in National Parks Board. Being positioned in nature parks in Singapore, she spends much time among the flora and fauna which inhabit these parks.
The talk is free and pre-registration is not required.
Time:3-4pm
Venue: Tampines Regional Library, Changi Room
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ or contact Ms Zheng Jiahui zheng_jiahui@nparks.gov.sg
2 Apr (Sat): Edible and Medicinal Plants tour at the Botanic Gardens
Join this free tour by our volunteer guides and spice up your knowledge of Edible and Medicinal Plants.
This tour is conducted every first Saturday. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre, 15 minutes before the tour starts.
More information on the Singapore Botanic Gardens website.
Time: 9am and 10am, register 15 minutes before the tour at Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services (6471 7361)
This tour is conducted every first Saturday. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre, 15 minutes before the tour starts.
More information on the Singapore Botanic Gardens website.
Time: 9am and 10am, register 15 minutes before the tour at Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/
Contact: Visitor Services (6471 7361)
2 Apr (Sat): Mangrove walk at Sungei Buloh
Free guided nature walk along the Mangrove boardwalk under shady mangrove trees. Spot mudskippers, crabs and other marine life, learn about our mangroves, enjoy views of the Johor straits.Suitable for young children.
Registration is not required for small walk-in groups. But each walk is limited to 15 persons per guide and is on a first-come -first-served basis. The walks are weather permitting and may merge with other activities at the Reserve. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
More about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the wildsingapore website and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve website. This walk is conducted by the volunteer guides of NParks' Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and is held every Saturday.
Time: 9.30am for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre.
Tour duration: One to one-and-a-half hours. Suitable for young children.
Entry charges: While the walk is free, admission fees to the Reserve apply: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401
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