wild happenings in singapore

7 Sep (Wed): The Invisible King of the Jungle - a drama workshop for kids

Through nature, we can learn and grow in character. The rich biodiversity in nature makes it a good teaching tool to develop children’s character through dramatisation. Children will be encouraged to care for nature and be aware of its biodiversity. In this workshop, learn the importance of honesty and reliability.

Suitable for children in K1 – P6 Levels. Register online.

For enquiry, please contact the SBG Education Branch at 64719961 or email: nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg.

Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Services Desk at Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden
Cost: $10 per child
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

29 Aug - 4 Sep: Highlights of the week ahead

Make a wild difference

Island-A-Hand with Outward Bound Singapore

For kids and the family

Walks in wild places

The September school holidays are coming! Check out the highlights of exciting nature activities specially for kids!

And MORE fun school holiday activities to discover and enjoy.

MORE events next week

MORE events for the month ahead.

3 & 4 Sep: Festival of Biodiversity

Join us at the festival to explore and learn more about Singapore's rich biodiversity!

The Festival of Biodiversity is an annual event organized by the National Parks Board in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable. Initiated in 2012 with the aim of creating awareness and fostering a sense of appreciation for our native biodiversity, this year the Festival is back bigger and better with the theme “Celebrating SG50: Our Natural Heritage", the Festival hopes to achieve greater outreach by showcasing Singapore’s impressive and unique array of flora and fauna. There will be many interactive stations and workshops for all ages!

Cicada Tree Eco-Place will be conducting night wildlife watch walks in the garden on both days, from 6pm to 8pm.

Date: 3 and 4 Sep (Sat and Sun)
Time: 10am to 10pm
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Eco Lake Lawn
Website: http://festivalofbiodsg.wixsite.com/festivalofbiodsg

3 Sep (Sat): Southern Ridges Heritage and Nature Trail

Join us on a free guided walk to discover the rich history of the Southern Ridges. The 2 hour walk will begin from Telok Blangah Hill Park, passing through Henderson Waves and ending at Faber Peak (Cable Car Station).

Enjoy the spectacular views from the vantage points and encounter the variety of flora and fauna along the way.

Things to bring: Water, umbrella and mosquito repellent. Do wear comfortable clothes, preferably long pants and covered shoes.

Register online.

Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Multipurpose Plaza, Telok Blangah Hill Park
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

3 Sep (Sat): Prawn and Fish Harvesting Demo at Sungei Buloh

Once again we bring you on a journey back to the past, where the history of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve as prawn and fish farms is one not to be ignored. The importance of mangroves as a spawning place and nursery for prawns and other life played an important role in shaping Sungei Buloh today. The traditional method of prawn harvesting will be demonstrated and how the tidal influence play a part in this activity will be brought to life.

Please be at the Wetland Centre (Neo Tiew entrance), Information Counter by 9.30 am. You will be led by a guide to the demonstration site.

Limited to 30 persons. Registration required online.

Time: 9.30am - 11am
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Wetland Centre. Meet at Information Counter (Neo Tiew Crescent)

3 Sep (Sat): What's in my mangrove?

Mangrove forests are living borders of the freshwater and salt water. Out of 73 true mangroves species worldwide, 22 can be found in Sungei Buloh.

Join this free morning walk and get to know the mangrove trees and plants of Sungei Buloh.

Limited to 20 participants. Register online.

Time: 9.30am - 11am
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Visitor Centre. Please meet at the Information Counter, Kranji Way entrance
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

3 Sep (Sat): Storytime with Sara @ Heritage Core: Sara Goes Back in Time -- a guided tour for kids

Sara, the Botanicosaurus, discovers a treasure chest of precious photos and items left behind by her grandmother, Nana. Each of these artefacts tells a story of the wonderful plants and people that have contributed to the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Join her as she explores the Gardens and uncover its rich heritage! Participants will go on a guided tour of the Heritage Museum and Heritage Core of the Gardens.

Suitable for children in K1 – P3 levels. Register online.

For enquiry, please contact the SBG Education Branch at 64719961 and 6465 0196 or nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg.

Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Botany Centre, Classroom 1 & 2 (Level 3), Tanglin Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Cost: $6 per child and $6 per accompanying adult. Please make the payment on the spot on the event date itself.
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

3 Sep (Sat): Free tour of the Healing Garden, Botanic Gardens

Launched in October 2011, the Healing Garden showcases over 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to component parts of the body such as head, respiratory and reproductive systems. Spread over 2.5 hectares, this garden is designed as a tranquil retreat with medical plants traditionally used in Southeast Asia as the main focus.

Please note that the Healing Garden is closed every Tuesday, and opened 5am - 7.30pm daily. Admission is free.

Registration is required 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre. Mandarin tours are only available at 10am. English tours are available for all slots. This tour repeats every First Saturday of the Month.

This walk is conducted every first Saturday of the month.

Time: 9am and 10am, please register 15 minutes before the tour
Venue: Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/

3 Sep (Sat): Island-A-Hand with Outward Bound Singapore

OBS hosts Project Island-A-Hand once again. Do your part to help save Mother Earth, make new friends, explore the OBS campus/other parts of Ubin/Coney Island, and take lots of beauty nature pictures. We promise you an experience that's both rewarding and fun! Join us now to make a difference! ‪#‎PIAHwithOBS

What can you expect?

Get down and dirty with your trusty hands to restore Mother Earth
A short trek to off-the hidden paths of Pulau Ubin
Environmental initiative such as Reforestation of Tanjong Tajam @ the Western Tip of Pulau Ubin, Coastal Clean-up @ the Southern Coast of Pulau Ubin
Networking session with fellow youthful nature enthusiasts!
Light breakfast and Lunch will be provided

Register online http://bit.ly/PIAH-Sep2016
More details and registration on the OBS website or OBS facebook page

Time: 8am - 4pm
Reporting location: OB Reception Centre at Punggol Point, 22 Punggol Road, Track 19, Singapore 828871
Website: https://www.obs.nyc.gov.sg/

3 Sep (Sat): Love MacRitchie Walk by Toddycats - Venus Loop

Join the NUS Toddycats of Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum in discovering the forest! Learn about amazing plants and animals living in our backyard as part of the Love Our MacRitchie Forest movement.

The MacRitchie Forest Trail at Venus Drive meanders along the banks of a crystal-clear forest stream that is full of freshwater life. Here live dragons and damsels, freshwater crabs and prawns, the Puff-faced Watersnake, Pygmy Halfbeak and Saddle Barb. Look out, too, for the Green Crested Lizard, Red-bellied Squirrel, Long-tailed Macaque, Blue-rumped Parrot and Colugo. Walk in the cool shade of old trees. Feel a kind of natural peace that only a rainforest can give.

The trail here is a dirt path which is relatively level and suitable for children and the elderly. Be prepared for some mud.

Come with us, and learn more about this rainforest. Feel our natural heritage at risk.

Register online.

Time: 8.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Venus Drive
Website: http://lovemacritchie.wordpress.com/