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Nparks Volunteer Programme Volunteer Opportunities Contents 02 Arts & Culture 47 Special Events 11 Concerts & Performances 54 Overview Calendar 15 Gardening 69 Volunteer Opportunities 21 Nature 79 Terms & Conditions 43 Sports & Wellness 80 Tenants Listing Parks for Everyone Our parks, gardens and nature areas are for all to enjoy. In this booklet, learn about the wide variety of activities that you can participate in for a fulfilling day at our green spaces from now till December 2019! Do look out for a list of eateries and recreational facilities you can visit in our parks, gardens and nature areas. If you have ideas for new activities, do share them with us at [email protected] Scan the QR code to visit our webpage and get the latest updates on events and programmes. To receive updates on the latest version of the e-Programme Booklet, SMS PB to 77275. Standard message and data rates may apply. SMS the programme code to 7PARK (77275) to receive updates on each programme (standard message and data rates may apply). Please note that subscription to updates on a programme does not constitute registration for the actual programme. Sign up for our free e-newsletters at www.nparks.gov.sg/e-newsletter to receive event updates or learn how you can shape our City in a Garden. To receive the e-newsletter on your mobile, SMS code (NB01) to 7PARK (77275). Ant Play (Programme Code: AC110) Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 13 & 27 JUL • 10 & 24 AUG 7 & 21 SEP • 12 & 26 OCT 9 & 23 NOV • 7 & 21 DEC Jurong Lake Gardens (Lakeside Garden), Play Pavilion 9am – 12pm Have fun interacting with new friends as you build your fortress, castles and houses using giant blocks just like the ants! Activity suitable for children. TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events Art in Nature (Programme Code: AC210) Every 3rd Saturday of the month 20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP 19 OCT • 16 NOV •14 DEC Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 9am – 12pm If you have been drawing or painting for years and are looking for a new challenge, join us at this workshop. Volunteer leader Jerome Pang will guide you in developing your skills while raising your awareness on conservation and native biodiversity. Please bring along your own art materials. TO REGISTER: Email: [email protected] 03 ARTS & CULTURE Nature Sketching in the Gardens (Programme Code: AC310) Every 3rd Saturday of odd months 20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP 19 OCT • 16 NOV •14 DEC Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate) 9am – 11am Enjoy nature creatively through this engaging, fun and therapeutic activity. Join our volunteer artist, Tham Pui San, as he guides you in acquiring drawing and observational skills to equip you for an interesting journey of nature appreciation. Please bring along your own sketching materials. TO REGISTER (15 MINS BEFORE THE TOUR COMMENCES): In person: Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate), Singapore Botanic Gardens Email: [email protected] Heritage Tour (Programme Code: AC410) Every 4th Saturday of the month 27 JUL • 24 AUG • 21 SEP 26 OCT •23 NOV • 21 DEC Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Services Counter (Tanglin Gate) The Singapore Botanic Gardens dates back to 1859. Learn about the grand old trees and characters that have shaped the 9am – 10.30pm Gardens through the years during this guided walk. For groups larger than 20, please register at least 14 days in advance. TO REGISTER (15 MINS BEFORE THE TOUR COMMENCES): In person: Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate), Singapore Botanic Gardens Email: [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE 04 Singapore's Greening Journey: 200 Years and Beyond (Programme Code: AC510) 1 JUL - 10 NOV Singapore Botanic Gardens, CDL Green Gallery @ Singapore Heritage Museum 9am – 6pm Join us this festive Mid-Autumn and find out how to make snowskin mooncakes with natural ingredients! The programme includes a guided tour around the newly enhanced Children's Garden. This tour is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events SAM Think! Contemporary PreSchool Art Exhibition in conjunction with Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival (Programme Code: AC610) Join us this festive Mid-Autumn and find out how to make snowskin mooncakes with natural ingredients! The programme includes a guided tour around the newly enhanced Children's 6 JUL - 21 JUL Garden. Singapore Botanic Gardens, People's Gallery & Green This tour is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels. Pavilion FOR MORE INFORMATION: 5am – 12am Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events 05 ARTS & CULTURE A Singapore Botanic Gardens Movie: "Ramen Teh" organised by Singapore Film Commission (Programme Code: AC710) The Singapore Film Commission (SFC) is back this year with its 13 JUL second edition of B.Y.O._CINEMA – a series of five free outdoor Singapore Botanic Gardens, Eco film screenings, complete with free popcorn. So pack your picnic Lake Lawn mats, gather your family and friends and come join us for cinema 7.30pm – 9pm under the stars. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events A Singapore Botanic Gardens Movie: "Short Under The Stars" organised by Singapore Art Museum (Programme Code: AC810) Join us for a weekend of award-winning local and international 19 JUL - 20 JUL short films curated by the family-friendly Singapore Art Museum's Singapore Botanic Gardens, Imaginarium. Eco Lake Lawn Wear your favourite weekend shorts and the best dressed will 7.30pm – 9pm stand to win a Singapore Art Museum cushion illustrated by past Imaginarium artist, Lee Xinli. Be sure to come early to chope the best spots, participate in fringe activities as well as to collect free snacks! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events ARTS & CULTURE 06 A Singapore Botanic Gardens Movie: "Moana" organised by City Developments Limited Pack a picnic basket and join us for a movie under the stars with (Programme Code: AC910) your friends and family! This event is organised by City Developments Limited in 21 JUL conjunction with Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Climate Action Week, SG 200, SBG160. Eco Lake Lawn 7.30am – 9.30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events BOTANICAL FUSION (Programme Code: AC1010) 1 SEP - 5 NOV Singapore Botanic Gardens, People's Gallery This set of works by Gerard Byrne, a Dublin-born artist and one of 5am – 12am Ireland’s leading contemporary artists, is of modern impressionist style. Gerard’s landscape and architectural works takes one on a stunning and insightful journey through some of the most spectacular vistas from Ireland and his world travels. His frequent plays on perspective are one of the most exciting aspects of his compositions. Gerard is particularly renowned for his botanical works and has exhibited in Berlin, London and New York. Last year one of his main events was an exhibition in Ireland's National Botanical Gardens where his work received much adulation. Displayed across the 3 major gateways of the Singapore Botanic Gardens are a collection of paintings of Ireland’s National Botanical Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens KEW (UK) and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The latest of which were made in 2019, during an artist in residency in August. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events 07 ARTS & CULTURE "Garden Treats" Series: Mid- Autumn Special: Snowskin Mooncakes (A Culinary Workshop) (Programme Code: AC1110) 13 SEP Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Join us this festive Mid-Autumn and find out how to make 10am – 11.30am snowskin mooncakes with natural ingredients! The programme includes a guided tour around the newly enhanced Children's Garden. $30 / child This tour is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels. TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) FOR ENQUIRIES: Email: [email protected] Sketches of Nature (Programme Code: AC1210) 19 OCT Meeting Point: Alexandra Arch at HortPark side 9am – 11am Explore the artist in you as you take a scenic walk in Telok Blangah Hill Park and sketch the interesting flora and fauna in Telok Blangah Hill Park, led by our volunteer artist Tham Pui San. Please bring along your own sketching materials. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.facebook.com/carfreesundaysg ARTS & CULTURE 08 Car-Free Weekend SG (Programme Code: AC1310) 25 OCT - 27 OCT Civic District & Telok Ayer Conservation Area 9am – 6pm Photo: URA Have a fun-filled wekeend with your friends and family in the Civic District and Telok Ayer Conservation Area. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the precinct and learn more about Singapore's historical, architectural and cultural heritage! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.facebook.com/carfreesundaysg Monument Trail (Programme Code: AC1410) 26 OCT Meeting Point: Cavenagh Bridge, at the entrance of Asian Civilisations Museum 10am – 11.30am Take a stroll along the mouth of the Singapore River, once the heart of Singapore’s commercial activity and entrepôt trade. Learn about its heritage and the interesting trees around the vicinity, and relive the memories of Singapore's history, growth and development along this trail that takes you past several historical landmarks and national monuments. TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events 09 ARTS & CULTURE The Civic District Tree Civic District Tree Trail takes you through Trail Singapore’s historic (Programme Code: AC1510) Civic District where you will marvel at many majestic and interesting trees, some of which 27 OCT have stood tall for many generations and witnessed Various locations the transformation and 9am – 10.30m progress of Singapore through the years. TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov. sg/events Pioneers Trail along Ann Siang Hill and Telok Ayer Green (Programme Code: AC1610) 27 OCT Meeting Point: Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, Entrance of Exit G Learn about the trades and lives of Singapore’s early immigrants 10am – 11.30am in this walking trail around a quiet enclave amidst bustling Chinatown.
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