26 Oct (Sat): Birdwatching 101 at Sungei Buloh

Migratory bird season is here again. Every year, thousands of birds escape the cold north to spend the winter months in the warmer southern parts of the earth. Singapore, especially Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, is a favourite stop-over for these birds.

Want to know these birds but don't know how to get started? We are conducting a workshop for the novice. We will spend some time learning bird watching basics like
(1) Learning how to identify birds
(2) Learning how to use a pair of binoculars and the spotting scope to better see the details of birds
(3) Putting these skills into practice

No prior skill/knowledge is required. Come prepared in long sleeved tops and long pants (muted colours preferred). Bring along drinking water, pen and paper.

Limited to 15 participants (suitable for 16 years and above).

More detail and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9.30am - 11am
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Wetland Centre.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

19 Oct (Sat): Sketches of Nature

Explore the artist in you while you take a scenic walk in Telok Blangah Hill Park together with NParks' volunteer artist, Mr Tham Pui San. Take home with you sketches of the interesting flora and fauna or the beautiful surroundings in the area. Bring along your sketchbook, pen, pencil, coloured pencil or watercolours and join us in this relaxing activity.

Details and registration online.

Time: 9am - 11am
Venue: Alexandra Arch (nearer to HortPark)
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

12 Oct (Sat): Welcome Waders! at Sungei Buloh

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is celebrating the return of the migratory birds with Welcome Waders!, their annual event held in conjunction with the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD).

Go on a journey with these amazing migratory shorebirds. Learn about how these birds connects Singapore with the Arctic and the impact of marine trash. Kids can have a go at being a Junior Birder for a day!

Bring your friends and family and for a day of fun, and learn about our migratory shorebirds at the same time!


Date: 12 Oct (Sat)
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Booths
The Migratory experience
A series of displays that brings you through the migratory journey of a shorebird.

Junior Birder
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Birder? Come learn about our conservation efforts through craft activities!

Photobooth
Learn about the largest flyway in the world and take photos with cool props!

Talks
Time: 1 pm
Venue: Bakau Lab, Visitor Centre
Title: Marine Plastic Trash: Impacts and Consequences
Learn about the impact of coastal pollution in this talk by Adriane Lee.

Time: 1.30pm
Venue: Bakau Lab, Visitor Centre
Title: Avian Athletes: connecting Singapore and the Arctic
How do these birds connect Arctic and Singapore? Find out more in this talk by Richard White.

Registration not required for booths and talks.

Workshops
Waders Watch
Time: 9am to 11am
Venue: Wetland Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
What are waders? Let's learn about them and the basics of bird watching!
Registration opens on 4 October 2019 (Friday) at 8am. Registration on the NParks website.

Upcycling Workshop: Cardholder
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Venue: Api Api Lab, Visitor Centre
Create cardholders with recycle materials in this kid-friendly workshop!
Registration on the NParks website.

12 Oct (Sat): Coco the Colugo

Through the eyes of Coco the Malayan Colugo, children will embark on a nature adventure, learning about Coco (the Malayan Colugo) and his friends, and about the plants that are useful to both Man and animals which can be found in the forest. They will complete a series of embossing stations during the nature walk as well, and see where their discovery takes them.

This programme is opened only to children between 5 to 8 years old (accompanied by a parent/guardian). They will be given a creative and colourful nature journal, crayons and a beautifully decorated sling bag to take back home after the programme is over.

“Coco and Friends” is a new programme by National Parks Board and HSBC Singapore aiming to promote more understanding and awareness of some of our native biodiversity found in our forests.

More details and registration on the NParks website. Confirmation email will be sent around 1 week prior to the event.

Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Cost: $10 per child (includes Nature Journal, crayons, sling bag)
Venue: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (the walk will be around the Exhibition Hall and Hindhede Nature Park)
Group Size: Maximum of 15 children (can be accompanied by 1 parent per child)
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

21 Sep (Sat): Nature Sketching in the Gardens with Pui San

Enjoy nature creatively through this engaging, fun and therapeutic activity. Join our volunteer artist, Mr Tham Pui San, as he teaches and guides you in acquiring drawing and observation skills to equip you for an interesting journey of nature appreciation.

This event is held every third Saturday of every alternate month

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 11am
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/

10 Sep (Tue): Nature Keeper Camp for kids

Designed to stimulate the interest of the young and inculcate in them an appreciation of our forests. This one-day Nature Keeper Camp aims to nurture young minds in active protection and conservation of our natural heritage.

Suitable for children 7 - 11 years old (Primary 1 to 5)
Minimum of 12 children, maximum of 40 children.
Parents are to drop off their children and pick them back up after the programme is over.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Cost: $25 per child (including halal lunch, afternoon tea-break and all craft materials)
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

7 Sep (Sat): Young Naturalist Camp at Sungei Buloh

This one-day camp encompasses a series of fun-filled and educational indoor and outdoor learning of the wetlands and nature conservation issues through worksheets, nature walks and hands-on activities.

Suitable for children from 7 to 12 years. Limited to 40 children.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 8.30am- 3.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Wetland Centre. Meet at Information Counter (Neo Tiew Crescent entrance)
Cost: $5 registration fee and participants to purchase the Young Naturalist Passport at 50cents.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

31 Aug (Sat): Macro Photography Outing

You can take great photos, even with a mobile. Find out how at this macro photography outing!

Let's whip out our mobile phone, cameras for another exciting round of Macro Photography.

More details on facebook

Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Meeting point: Open car park of Bukit Batok Nature Park.

24 Aug (Sat): Butterfly Survey Training

Learn more about Singapore's butterflies and make a difference for them!

FREE, slots are limited. Sign up now at: https://tinyurl.com/OBSButterflySurveyTraining

This training is in preparation for 7 Sep (Sat): Project IsLand-A-Hand at Coney Island

17 Aug (Sat): Coco the Colugo

Through the eyes of Coco the Malayan Colugo, children will embark on a nature adventure, learning about Coco (the Malayan Colugo) and his friends, and about the plants that are useful to both Man and animals which can be found in the forest. They will complete a series of embossing stations during the nature walk as well, and see where their discovery takes them.

This programme is opened only to children between 5 to 8 years old (accompanied by a parent/guardian). They will be given a creative and colourful nature journal, crayons and a beautifully decorated sling bag to take back home after the programme is over.

“Coco and Friends” is a new programme by National Parks Board and HSBC Singapore aiming to promote more understanding and awareness of some of our native biodiversity found in our forests.

More details and registration on the NParks website. Confirmation email will be sent around 1 week prior to the event.

Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Cost: $10 per child (includes Nature Journal, crayons, sling bag)
Venue: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (the walk will be around the Exhibition Hall and Hindhede Nature Park)
Group Size: Maximum of 15 children (can be accompanied by 1 parent per child)
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

28 Jul (Sun): Paint Along with Pui San at Sungei Buloh

Conducted by Mr Tham Pui San, a volunteer of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Pui San is an avid artist who expresses his passion for nature through his art work. Bring along your art materials and enjoy learning different drawing techniques at Sungei Buloh.

More in the art in the wetlands blog.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 11am
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Information Counter, Wetland Centre
Website: http://artinwetlands.wordpress.com/ and http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

20 Jul (Sat): Nature Sketching in the Gardens with Pui San

Enjoy nature creatively through this engaging, fun and therapeutic activity. Join our volunteer artist, Mr Tham Pui San, as he teaches and guides you in acquiring drawing and observation skills to equip you for an interesting journey of nature appreciation.

This event is held every third Saturday of every alternate month

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 11am
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/

28 Jun (Fri): Farm with Us: Scents & Sounds

Join us for an interactive afternoon of song and scents! Learn how seeds grow through song and dance, and get a chance to sniff and smell the various herbs we grow in the garden!

For kids aged 2-14 years

More details and registration on the NParks website, see links on time below.

Time:

• 3.30pm - 4pm
• 4.30pm - 5pm

Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Services Desk at Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

26 Jun (Wed): Farm with Us: Scents & Sounds

Join us for an interactive afternoon of song and scents! Learn how seeds grow through song and dance, and get a chance to sniff and smell the various herbs we grow in the garden!

For kids aged 2-14 years

More details and registration on the NParks website, see links on time below.

Time:

• 3.30pm - 4pm
• 4.30pm - 5pm

Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Services Desk at Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

21 Jun (Fri): Nature Keeper Camp for kids

Designed to stimulate the interest of the young and inculcate in them an appreciation of our forests. This one-day Nature Keeper Camp aims to nurture young minds in active protection and conservation of our natural heritage.

Suitable for children 7 - 11 years old (Primary 1 to 5)
Minimum of 12 children, maximum of 40 children.
Parents are to drop off their children and pick them back up after the programme is over.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Cost: $25 per child (including halal lunch, afternoon tea-break and all craft materials)
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

14 Jun (Fri): Nature Keeper Camp for kids

Designed to stimulate the interest of the young and inculcate in them an appreciation of our forests. This one-day Nature Keeper Camp aims to nurture young minds in active protection and conservation of our natural heritage.

Suitable for children 7 - 11 years old (Primary 1 to 5)
Minimum of 12 children, maximum of 40 children.
Parents are to drop off their children and pick them back up after the programme is over.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Cost: $25 per child (including halal lunch, afternoon tea-break and all craft materials)
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

1 Jun (Sat): Young Naturalist Camp at Sungei Buloh

This one-day camp encompasses a series of fun-filled and educational indoor and outdoor learning of the wetlands and nature conservation issues through worksheets, nature walks and hands-on activities.

Suitable for children from 7 to 12 years. Limited to 40 children.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 8.30am- 3.30pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Wetland Centre. Meet at Information Counter (Neo Tiew Crescent entrance)
Cost: $5 registration fee and participants to purchase the Young Naturalist Passport at 50cents.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

28 Apr (Sun): Photo Walk by Nicky Bay

Interested in macro photography? Do you know where you can find interesting fauna and flora in Singapore to hone your macro photography skills? Do you know that biodiversity can be found just right at your doorstep?

Join the world-renowned macro photographer, Mr Nicky Bay, on a FREE photography walk at Singapore Botanic Gardens. The photography walk is held in conjunction with the Singapore Garden Photographer of the Year (SGPY) 2019 competition, which is now taking in photo submissions for Theme 3: Our BiodiverCity.

Time:

• 8.30am - 9.30am Photo walk - More details and registration on the NParks website.
• 10am - 11am Sharing session - More details and registration on the NParks website.

Venue: Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

19 Mar (Tue): Nature Keeper Camp for kids

Designed to stimulate the interest of the young and inculcate in them an appreciation of our forests. This one-day Nature Keeper Camp aims to nurture young minds in active protection and conservation of our natural heritage.

Suitable for children 7 - 11 years old (Primary 1 to 5)
Minimum of 12 children, maximum of 40 children.
Parents are to drop off their children and pick them back up after the programme is over.

More details and registration on the NParks website.

Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Cost: $25 per child (including halal lunch, afternoon tea-break and all craft materials)
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

9 Mar (Sat): Easy nature guiding - a FREE workshop

Registration now open! Join this FREE workshop on nature guiding without tears or fears!

Always wanted to be a nature guide? Want to be a better nature guide? This workshop is just for you!

First timers and existing nature guides are welcomed. Find out what makes a good nature guide (psst, not knowledge, as most people think!).

Here's the wonderful participants
when we conducted this workshop in Feb 2018!

Then test your newfound approach and guide alongside the volunteers of the Naked Hermit Crabs for an actual tour of the Berlayar Creek mangrove boardwalk - with real participants. Experienced volunteers will demonstrate and help you guide during this walk.

You then have a chance to give back to the Naked Hermit Crabs by being a station guide for the "Celebrating Singapore Shores!" on 16 March (Sat) at the same Berlayar Creek Boardwalk. More details will be provided during the workshop.

Indoor classroom workshop
Date: 9 March (Sat)
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Venue: Singapore Sustainability Academy  City Square Mall (rooftop, level 6), 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539

Outdoor field session with the Naked Hermit Crabs
Date: 10 March (Sun)
Time: 4pm-6pm
Venue: Berlayar Creek Boardwalk (Meet at Labrador MRT station exit A, street level)

Volunteer for "Celebrating Singapore Shores" Event with the Naked Hermit Crabs
Date: 16 March (Sat)
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Venue: Berlayar Creek Boardwalk (more details provided at the workshop)

Register online now!