11 Jun (Sat): Loving Bugs & Slugs - for kids

Connecting with Nature Jun 2011: In celebration of "International Year of Forests" join us this June for fun-filled and enriching activities to learn about the forests and wonders of nature around us.

Look out for bugs and slugs in the park! What type of bugs can we find? What types of slugs will there be? What do bugs and slugs eat? Do slugs eat bugs? How are they important to our environment and to other living things? Join this guided nature walk to discover all about bugs and slugs.

Suitable for children 5-8 years. Parents are encouraged to come along too. This programme is conducted with Cicada Tree Eco Place.

Pre-registration is required and is on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrations close 1 week before each programme. All programmes will only commence with a minimum of 15 participants. To register please contact HortPark Visitor Services at 6471-5601 or NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.gov.sg

Time: 5-7pm
Venue: HortPark, Visitor Services Centre
Cost: $25 per child
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

11 Jun (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

11 Jun (Sat): Wallace Education Centre Gallery walk

Join our volunteers for a Nature Gallery walk in Wallace Education Centre to learn about what have been done to protect our forest since the mid-18th Century. Through engaging show and tell stations, you will get to know more about our natural history and how you can play a part in biodiversity conservation. Suitable for adults and family groups with children 12 years and above.
This guided walk is held every second Saturday of the month.

More details about the Wallace Education Centre on the NParks website.

Please call 3 days in advance at 65545127 to register for the walk.

Time: 9.30-10.30am
Venue: Dairy Farm Nature Park, Wallace Education Centre
Website and contact: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

11 Jun (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/

11 Jun (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

11-12 Jun (Sat-Sun): Gardeners' Day Out at HortPark

A weekend of fun-filled gardening activities your whole family can enjoy. With lots of garden tours for kids. And these special activities for kids.

11 Jun (Sat)
10am: Fly Dragonfly a talk by Robin Ngiam of NParks
3pm: Gardening for wildlife a talk by Andrew Tay of Cicada Tree Eco Place

12 Jun (Sun)
10am: Fly Dragonfly a talk by Robin Ngiam of NParks

More details on the NParks website.

The events are free but pre-registration is required. Registration closes 1 week before each programme. Event commences only with a minimum of 15 participants. To register contact HortPark Visitor Services Centre at 6471-5601 or email NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.gov.sg

10 Jun (Fri): Beach Critters - Fun Naturally! @ Pasir Ris Park

JOIN us for a lesson on the seashore at Pasir Ris Park. You will learn all about the sea turtles that call Singapore home -- where they live, what they eat, and the dangers they face! How we can make a positive difference in their lives? It will be a session of fun, story-telling, art and craft and nature learning!

Suitable for children aged 5-10 years.

For enquiries and registration, please email esther_tay@nparks.gov.sg, include name(s), age(s) of participant(s) and at least one contact number. A minimum of 15 persons is required for the event to continue. Closing date 1 week before activity day or when class is full.

Time: 9.30-11.30am
Venue: Shelter beside Toilet E1 (Carpark E, Pasir Ris Park, Area 3)
Cost: $20 per person
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

9 Jun (Thu): Sara Goes To Supermarket Garden - a guided tour for kids

Sara, the Botanicosaurus is back! This time Sara, with her siblings and friends, visit the Supermarket Garden in the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Join Sara to learn fascinating facts and hear interesting stories about the banana, peanut, soya bean, sugarcane, sweet potato and many more yummy fruits and vegetables in this special garden. Alongside learning about plants which you can eat, pick up tips on being a nutritional winner by eating delicious greens to stay strong and healthy.

For enquiry and registration, please contact the Education at 64719961 or nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg . Online registration is available on www.sbg.org.sg (under "Education")

Suitable for children in K1 - P6 levels

Time: 10-11am
Venue: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, Bukit Timah Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Fee: $9 per child (includes $3 “Sara goes to the Supermarket Garden” workbook) and $6 per accompanying adult
Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg
Contact: 64719961 or nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg

9 Jun (Thu): Spy-C Sniffs Something Nice - School's Out at Fort Canning Park

Meet Spy-C, our curious investigator who has been captivated by the scents in the Spice Garden of Fort Canning Park. Join us as we bring you on a trail to follow Spy-C and discover the tantalizing world of scented spices.

Suitable for children 7-12 years.

For registration and enquiries contact Weiling at 63325795 or lee_weiling@nparks.gov.sg

Time: 10am-12 noon
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Cost: $15 per participant
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

7 Jun (Tue): Rice is Nice - School's Out at Fort Canning Park

Have you wondered how rice gets from the field to our plate? Do you know the variety of rice and spices that can be used to make it taste better? Come join us and discover why everything about rice is nice.

Suitable for children 7-12 years.

For registration and enquiries contact Weiling at 63325795 or lee_weiling@nparks.gov.sg

Time: 3-4.30pm
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Cost: $15 per participant
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/