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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]

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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), 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 ( 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 (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 Hill Park and sketch the interesting flora and fauna in , 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 inthe 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 , 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: 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. Visit places of worship and old shophouses built in the 1800s, and take a close look at interesting fruit and spice trees planted along the way. Don’t miss the old well at the foot of Ann Siang Hill, from which residents used to collect fresh water.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

Scan the QR code to donate to support our biophilic City in a Garden through the Garden City Fund.

ARTS & CULTURE 10 Photo: Serena Ban Yee Lin – "Jolly Good Time at SBG" Merit Winner of the Singapore Garden Photographer of the Year (SGPY) 2019, Theme 2: Heritage in Our Parks and Gardens

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). NParks Concert Series in the Park: Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Gardens (Programme Code: SBGC) Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

We welcome everyone to pack a picnic basket and relax amid the lush surroundings of Palm Valley. Admission to the performances is free.

We host jazz and classical groups twice a month, on Saturdays or Sundays. For more details and further updates, please refer to our calendar of events online at www.sbg.org.sg.

6 JUL 5.30pm – 6.30pm 7 JUL 5.30pm – 7pm 20 JUL 5pm – 7pm SMU Symphonia: Chisholm Youth4Climate Photosymphony College Bands

21 JUL 6pm – 7pm 3 AUG 6pm – 7pm The Straits Times Musical Fantasia Concert in the Gardens

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES 12 Photo: Serena Ban Yee Lin

10 AUG 6pm – 7pm 28 SEP 6pm – 7.30pm 29 SEP 5.30pm – 7pm SCO Music Opera at An Evening Oasis Concert Twilight 2019 with Singapore Police Force Band 13 OCT 6pm – 7pm 16 NOV 6pm – 7.30pm 23 NOV 6.30pm – 7.30pm Bandstand 7 Samba NHCO Family Botanica 2019 and Friends Concert II

7 DEC 5pm – 7pm West Winds - Community Concert

13 CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® (Programme Code: ROCK)

26 OCT Empress Place, Empress Lawn 6.30pm till late

The NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® is a series of free outdoor concerts aiming to inspire and encourage the development of the local music scene. The concerts will shine the spotlight and serve as a platform for Singapore's home-grown talents, where both established and budding musicians can showcase their music. To receive updates on the concert, SMS ROCK to 77275.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/concertseries

Scan the QR code to donate to support our biophilic City in a Garden through the Garden City Fund.

CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES 14 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). Singapore Botanic Gardens Market Square (Programme Code: GD110)

Every 1st weekend of the month

6 & 7 JUL • 3 & 4 AUG 31 AUG & 1 SEP • 5 & 6 OCT 2 & 3 NOV Enjoy scrumptious bites and shop for plants at the Market Square 30 NOV & 1 DEC in the Orchid Plaza as part of your weekend! We will be bringing Singapore Botanic Gardens, different food stalls and plant vendors in each session to keep Orchid Plaza things fresh every month. Stay till the evening for our concert and revel in the enchanting music! 9am - 7.30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg

Gardeners' Day Out (GDO) (Programme Code: GD210)

Every 3rd Saturday of the month except Oct*

20 JUL • 17 AUG • 21 SEP 16 NOV • 21 DEC Join us for a day of gardening fun at HortPark – The Gardening HortPark Hub. Highlights at Gardeners’ Day Out include our Gardeners' 9am - 3pm Market, free talks and demonstrations, free garden tours of ** HortPark and kids' activities like storytelling and arts and craft! *Gardeners' Day Out will not be taking place in October 2019. **Admission to the event is free but selected workshops and talks are chargeable.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/GDO

GARDENING 16 Gardening Masterclass Series (Programme Code: GD310)

Every 4th Saturday

of the month There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of savouring produce grown in your own home. However, pests, diseases, and the 27 JUL • 24 AUG • 21 SEP lack of suitable conditions are often stumbling blocks for many 26 OCT • 23 NOV • 21 DEC aspiring gardeners. Join us for a talk and pick up some handy tips and tricks from gardening expert Dr Wilson Wong from Singapore Botanic Lake Gardens, Gardens, on how to start and maintain a successful edible Lakeside Garden garden. 9.30am - 10.30am Broaden your gardening knowledge with our monthly sessions that cover a range of topics, including the basics of gardening and plant health, as well as alternatives to typical gardens such as terrariums and aquascapes.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

Growing Tropical Orchids for Beginners (A Gardening Workshop) (Programme Code: GD410) 27 JUL Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre, Level 3 Classroom 10am - 5pm Do you aspire to cultivate prize-winning orchids? Start with the basics in this workshop where you will be introduced to the Orchidaceae family and taught the cultivation techniques to maintain and propagate healthy orchids. A guided tour of the $80 / pax (Includes all materials) and hands-on planting session are also included.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”)

FOR ENQUIRIES: Email: [email protected] 17 GARDENING Beautiful Indoor Plants: Begonias and African Violets (A Gardening Workshop) (Programme Code: GD510)

This workshop will introduce attractive plants that are suitable for homes and offices, and which require minimal maintenance. 17 AUG Begonias are adored for their interesting foliage, colours and Singapore Botanic Gardens, patterns, while African Violets are admired for their attractive Centre for Education & Outreach flowers. 10am - 5pm TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”)

FOR ENQUIRIES: $80 / pax (Includes all materials) Email: [email protected]

Herbs & Spices (A Gardening Workshop) (Programme Code: GD610)

14 SEP Singapore Botanic Gardens, Centre for Education & Outreach 10am - 1pm Get up close and personal with the herbs and spices commonly used in Asian and Western cooking! This workshop will explore their historical significance, use as herbal remedies and methods $50 / pax (Includes all materials) of propagation.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”)

FOR ENQUIRIES: Email: [email protected]

GARDENING 18 Christmas in a Bottle (A Gardening Workshop) (Programme Code: GD710)

12 DEC Jacob Ballas Children's Garden 10am - 11.30am This Christmas season, gift your children the experience of creating their own special terrarium and decorating it with festive ornaments. Their unique creations can be repurposed as a gift to loved ones, or displayed at home as a centrepiece. $30 / child This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 - P6 levels.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”)

FOR ENQUIRIES: Email: [email protected]

19 GARDENING Christmas Special: Miniature Garden (A Gardening Workshop) (Programme Code: GD810)

14 DEC Singapore Botanic Gardens, Centre for Education & Outreach Decorate your home this festive season with a unique Miniature 10am - 1pm Christmas Garden! Learn the basics of garden design and plant selection in this special workshop. Tips on how to select suitable plants and thematic ornaments that are of an appropriate size will also be elaborated on. $50 / pax (Includes all materials) TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”)

FOR ENQUIRIES: Email: [email protected]

Scan the QR code to donate to support our biophilic City in a Garden through the Garden City Fund.

GARDENING 20 Photo: Alex Figueroa

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). Community in Nature Initiative The Community in Nature (CIN) initiative is a national movement. It brings together all of NParks’ nature-related events, activities and programmes with the aim of connecting, engaging and inspiring diverse communities to help conserve our natural heritage. For more details, please refer to our website at www.nparks.gov.sg/CIN or write to us at [email protected]

Adventures with Sara: Sara at the Heritage Core

(Programme Code: NR110) 6 JUL Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre Sara the Botanicosaurus discovers a treasure chest of photos 10am – 11am and items left behind by her grandmother, Nana. Each artefact tells a story of the wonderful plants and people that have contributed to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Join her as she $6 / child & explores the Gardens and uncovers its rich heritage! Participants $6 / accompanying adult will go on a guided tour of the Heritage Museum and the Heritage Core of the Gardens.

This tour is suitable for children at the K1 - P6 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour (Programme Code: NR210) Every Saturday

6, 13, 20, 27 JUL 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUG 7, 14, 21, 28 SEP Learn about the diverse plants and animals found in the various 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT habitats of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. There is a different 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 NOV theme every week! This guided walk is suitable for everyone, 7, 14, 21, 28 DEC including families with children. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Registration is required with a maximum of 20 people per 9.30am – 11am session, on a first-come, first-served basis. TO REGISTER (TWO FRIDAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DATE): Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbwr

NATURE 22 Healing Garden Tour (Programme Code: NR310) Every 1st Saturday of the month

6 JUL • 3 AUG • 7 SEP 5 OCT • 2 NOV • 7 DEC The Healing Garden showcases over 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to parts of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate) body such as the head, as well as respiratory and reproductive systems. 9am & 10am (English) For groups larger than 20, please register at least 14 days in 10am (Mandarin) advance.

TO REGISTER (15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR COMMENCES): In Person: Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate), Singapore Botanic Gardens Tel: 1800 471 7300 Email: [email protected]

For groups larger than 20, please register at least 14 days in advance.

Guided Intertidal Walk at Sisters’ Islands Marine Park and St. John’s Island (Programme Code: NR410) Twice a month during low tides Sisters’ Islands Marine Park The intertidal area at Sisters’ Islands Marine Park is most suitable Dependant on low tide for visiting during low tides of 0.4 metres and below – this is when you will be able to see the shore teeming with marine life as the area will be submerged under water at higher tides. Follow the nature guides to discover the Marine Park's rich biodiversity. Every 1st Saturday of The St. John's Island Land Trail Guided Walk will lead you on an exploration of the island. On your journey, you will have many the month enriching encounters with both nature and history. Visitors will also learn about the Marine Park at a Public Gallery in the Marine Park Outreach and Education Centre, a collaboration between 6 JUL • 3 AUG • 7 SEP and the Tropical Marine Science Institute, 5 OCT • 2 NOV • 7 DEC National University of Singapore. St. John’s Island TO REGISTER: 10am Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

23 NATURE Rain Forest Tour (Programme Code: NR510) Every 1st Saturday of the month

6 JUL • 3 AUG • 7 SEP 5 OCT • 2 NOV • 7 DEC

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate) 10am (Japanese)

Every 2nd Saturday of the month Since our very first tour launched in 2001, this remains the most 13 JUL •10 AUG • 14 SEP popular of its kind to date. Find out more about the ecosystem of 12 OCT • 9 NOV • 14 DEC the Gardens’ Rain Forest and its importance. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate) For groups larger than 20, please register at least 14 days in advance. 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) 10am & 4pm (Mandarin) TO REGISTER (15 MINS BEFORE THE TOUR COMMENCES): In Person: Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate), Singapore Botanic Gardens Tel: 1800 471 7300 Email: [email protected]

Evening Chorus at Marshes (Programme Code: NR610) Every 2nd Saturday of the month

13 JUL •10 AUG • 14 SEP The walk will introduce participants to this unique nature area 12 OCT • 9 NOV • 14 DEC and species that live in the marsh, woodland and grass habitats. Participants will be guided through the ecologically sensitive core , Kranji Gate conservation area which is not usually opened to the public. The (11 Neo Tiew Lane 2) approximately 3 km guided walk will take visitors on a two-hour journey. 4.30pm – 6.30pm This walk is not recommended for yound children without supervision. Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and exercise caution when walking.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

NATURE 24 A Walk with Your Neighbours — the Macaques of MacRitchie, Lower Peirce and (Programme Code: NR710) Every 2nd Saturday of the month

13 JUL •10 AUG • 14 SEP 12 OCT • 9 NOV • 14 DEC MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Every 3rd Saturday The Long-tailed Macaque is one of the most commonly of the month encountered animals at MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Park and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, but it is often misunderstood. Few people know about the complex 20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP social world the macaque lives in – it has kin networks, power 19 OCT • 16 NOV • 14 DEC struggles, friends and foes. Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Learn more during this walk led by experts from the Jane Goodall Institute Singapore. Every 4th Saturday TO REGISTER: Email: [email protected] of the month Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

27 JUL • 24 AUG • 21 SEP 26 OCT • 23 NOV • 21 DEC Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

5pm – 6.30pm

25 NATURE Learning Forest Tour (Programme Code: NR810) Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month

13 & 27 JUL • 10 & 24 AUG 7 & 21 SEP • 12 & 26 OCT 9 & 23 NOV • 7 & 21 DEC Singapore Botanic Gardens, Learning Forest 9am – 10am

The Learning Forest features a network of boardwalks and elevated walkways that allows visitors to explore habitats ranging from a freshwater forest wetland to a lowland rainforest. Visitors can learn about freshwater forest wetland ecosystems at the Keppel Discovery Wetlands and walk amongst a collection of some of the tallest tree species in Southeast Asia at the SPH Walk of Giants.

The Learning Forest is open daily from 5am – 12am. The SPH Walk of Giants and Keppel Discovery Wetlands will be closed from 7pm – 7am to maintain a conducive habitat for wildlife.

Please note that no pets are allowed on this tour as the route requires access to the elevated boardwalk.

TO REGISTER (15 MINS BEFORE THE TOUR COMMENCES): In Person: Visitor Services Counter (Learning Forest), Singapore Botanic Gardens Tel: 1800 471 7300

GARDENINGNATURE 26 Open House at Teck Seng's Place

(Programme Code: NR910) Every 2nd & 4th weekend of the month

13 & 27 JUL • 10 & 24 AUG 7 & 21 SEP • 12 & 26 OCT 9 & 23 NOV • 7 & 21 DEC Take a self-guided tour around Teck Seng's Place and immerse , Jalan Ubin, yourself in 1970s Pulau Ubin. Learn about what life was like in a Teck Seng's Place Chinese kampong house. 10am – 2pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

Kampong Tour

(Programme Code: NR1010) Every 3rd Saturday of the month

20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP 19 OCT • 16 NOV • 14 DEC Pulau Ubin, Ubin Volunteer Hub 9.30am – 11.30am

Experience Pulau Ubin’s wonderful natural and cultural heritage $60/group as this two-hour walk takes you from the Ubin Volunteer Hub, (Max. 15 persons per group) through the spice trees around the Jelutong campsite, Butterfly Hill, Pekan Quarry, Sensory Trail Ponds, Kampong House, the old Bin Kiang School site, Tua Pek Kong Temple, and finally, to the Wayang Stage.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

27 NATURE Biodiversity Guided Walk at Gardens

(Programme Code: NR1110) Every 3rd Saturday of Treat your senses to a beautiful morning amidst greenery! Join the month us for a free guided walk to appreciate the animals, plants and trees around Jurong Lake Gardens and take in the sights and 20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP sounds of the garden. 19 OCT • 16 NOV • 14 DEC TO REGISTER: Jurong lake Gardens Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events 8.30am – 10am

National Orchid Garden Tour (Programme Code: NR1210) Every 3rd Saturday of the month

20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP 19 OCT • 16 NOV • 14 DEC National Orchid Garden 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Treat yourself to a visual spectacle by visiting the National 4pm (Mandarin) Orchid Garden, which has one of the world’s largest collections of orchids, spanning over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids!

Admission fees apply 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 Tel: 1800 471 7300 Email: [email protected]

For groups larger than 20, please register at least 14 days in advance.

NATURE 28 Rustic Reflections Tour

(Programme Code: NR1310) Every 3rd Saturday of the month

20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP Discover Pulau Ubin’s unique and colourful kampong history with 19 OCT • 16 NOV • 14 DEC our volunteer guides. This two-hour walk will take you on a trip Pulau Ubin, Ubin Volunteer Hub to discover the island’s cultural, economic and natural heritage with visits to important historical landmarks, wildlife habitats and 9.30am – 11.30am restored buildings. Learn about what life was like on this rustic island in the past and the hidden gems that make this place irreplaceable.

$60/group TO REGISTER: (Max. 15 persons per group) Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

Nature Appreciation Walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and (Programme Code: NR1410) Every 3rd Saturday of Experience nature in its pristine form at Bukit Timah Nature the month Reserve, home to one of the richest and most diverse ecological systems by virtue of Singapore’s location on the equatorial belt and Windsor Nature Park, a buffer to the Central Catchment 20 JUL • 17 AUG • 14 SEP Nature Reserve. Through this guided walk, you will gain a 19 OCT • 16 NOV • 14 DEC greater appreciation of Singapore’s rich natural heritage and the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, need to protect it for future generations. Visitor Centre Registration is required with a maximum of 15 people per group, 9.15am – 10.30am on a first-come, first-served basis.

*The walks at Windsor Nature Park will only take place on the Every 4th Saturday alternate 4th Saturday in the months of July, September and of the month* November.

27 JUL • 21 SEP • 23 NOV TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Email: [email protected] Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events Windsor Nature Park 9.15am – 10.30am

29 NATURE Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine Crocodiles at Main Bridge

(Programme Code: NR1510) 21 JUL 4 AUG 29 SEP 27 OCT 24 NOV 14 DEC

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Drop by and learn all about the Estuarine Crocofile that basks Main Bridge (Neo Tiew Entrance) in the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) from Bernard, a 10am – 10.45am SBWR volunteer with a keen interest in our reptilian friend!

Find out fascinating information about the crocodile such as its characteristics and behaviour, and observe them as they go about their daily activities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

NATURE 30 Race Against Time – Science behind a Botanic Garden Tour

(Programme Code: NR1610) Every 4th Saturday of the month If you have a keen interest in orchids, Singapore Botanic Gardens’ hybridisation programme, or how the Gardens’ dried 27 JUL • 24 AUG • 21 SEP plant specimens assist us in recording plant species of our 26 OCT • 23 NOV • 21 DEC region, this is the tour for you! Singapore Botanic Gardens, TO REGISTER (15 MINS BEFORE THE TOUR COMMENCES): Visitor Services Counter In Person: Visitor Services Counter (Tanglin Gate), Singapore (Tanglin Gate) Botanic Gardens 10am – 10.45am

"Grow with Nature" Drama Series: The Mixed-up Chameleon (A Drama Workshop) (Programme Code: NR1710) Nature holds many life lessons anyone can learn. By dramatising stories based on plants and animals, your children can pick up 17 AUG acting skills and understand the importance of characterbuilding qualities such as tenderness and generosity through these Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden drama workshops. They will also be taught to care for nature and 10am – 11am develop an appreciation for biodiversity.

Join us as we find out about the chameleon which wishes to be more like others! $10/child This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P4 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

31 NATURE Bird-watching along the

(Programme Code: NR1810)

17 AUG 16 NOV Meeting Point: Entrance of Henderson Waves at Park side Go bird-watching with us at the Southern Ridges, where up to 7.30am - 9.30am 43 species of birds have been spotted so far. This tour will take you through the Forest Walk and the Singing Forest in search of these beautiful birds.

Do bring along a pair of binoculars or a camera with a zoom function for a better experience.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

West Marsh Visit with the 'Kranji Marshals'

(Programme Code: NR1910)

7 SEP 7 DEC Kranji Marshes (West Marsh, gate near Moorhen Blind) The West Marsh, within the Core Conservation area of Kranji 7.30am - 11am Marshes, is a special area designated for the conservation of the marsh birds. To minimise disturbances to these shy animals and other wildlife, access to this section is restricted to guided activities organised by NParks volunteers (the "Kranji Marshals"). The guides will be stationed at the hides and strategic locations to help you appreciate the beauty of the marsh habitat.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

NATURE 32 Young Naturalist Camp

(Programme Code: NR2010)

7 SEP 16 NOV

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

8.30am - 3.30pm

$5 / child & $0.50 purchase of the Young Naturalist Passporth

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.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

Ecolife Family Tour

(Programme Code: NR2110) 7, 14 SEP 23, 30 NOV This family tour introduces Bishan- Park and its 7, 14, 21, 28 DEC biodiversity – have fun working together answering worksheets, conducting surveys and going for photo hunts, among other Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, River activities. Plains TO REGISTER: 9am - 11am Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

33 NATURE "Celebrating Wildlife" Series: Beautiful Birds of the Gardens (A Biodiversity Investigative Workshop)

(Programme Code: NR2210) Learn about Singapore's native birds, their habitats and behaviours. Go on a guided tour, get up close to some bird specimens, participate in a craft-making activity and your own 10 SEP bird-themed dish garden. This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: 9am – 1pm Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

$50 / child

Nature Keeper Camp

(Programme Code: NR2310) 10 SEP 20 NOV This one-day camp will develop and increase your child's 4 DEC appreciation for nature and our natural heritage. There will be nature walks, games with nature themes, and hands-on activities Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, for participants to enjoy in a forest environment. Seminar/ Meeting Room

9am - 3pm This tour is suitable for children at the P1 – P4 levels. TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events $25 / child* (Includes Halal lunch Email: [email protected] / jeanne_tan@nparks. and craft materials) gov.sg

NATURE 34 "Grow with Nature" Drama Series: The Enormous Turnip (A Drama Workshop) (Programme Code: NR2410) Nature holds many life lessons anyone can learn. By dramatising 11 SEP stories based on plants and animals, your children can pick up Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden acting skills and understand the importance of character-building qualities such as tenderness and generosity through these 10am – 11am drama workshops. They will also be taught to care for nature and develop an appreciation for biodiversity.

$10 / child Join us as we follow the story of the enormous turnip!

This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P4 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

"Celebrating Wildlife" Series: Reptiles & Amphibians of the Gardens (A Biodiversity Investigative Workshop) Did you know that most of our native amphibians and reptiles are nocturnal? Learn about these species, their habitats and (Programme Code: NR2510) behaviours. Participants will go on a guided tour around the Gardens to look for these night creatures, participate in a snake 12 SEP craft-making activity and pot their very own dish garden. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

4.30pm - 8.30pm TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected] $50 / child

35 NATURE Mangrove Guided Walk

(Programme Code: NR2610)

21 SEP

Pasir Ris Park, Mangrove Swamp ("Outreach" venue) Photo: Jeanice Aw 9am – 11am Mangroves like the 6-hectare Mangrove not only help prevent coastal erosion by breaking the strong force of waves, they also shelter young animals and fish. Get up close and personal with mud crabs, mudskippers and water monitors during this guided walk as you stroll along the boardwalk.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

Fun Walk along the Southern Ridges

(Programme Code: NR2710)

28 SEP 14 DEC Meeting Point: Entrance of Henderson Waves at Mount Faber Park side 9am – 11am

Take your family on a leisurely stroll through the Southern Ridges, a soothing green sanctuary that is steeped in history and home to some of Singapore's most exciting flora and fauna. Highlights of the tour include the Henderson Waves, Sembcorp Forest of Giants, Forest Walk and the Singing Forest.

This programme is brought to you by the Garden City Fund and Sembcorp Industries.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

NATURE 36 Orchard Tour Series: Where Do Our Fruits Come From? (A Guided Tour) (Programme Code: NR2810)

26 OCT Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 10am – 11am

You may be familiar with , the famous shopping $6 / child & belt in Singapore, but did you know that it had humble origins as $6 / accompanying adult an unnamed road lined with fruit orchards? Join us in the new extension of the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden which houses an orchard zone where there is a collection of fruit trees.

This tour will cover commonly found tropical fruits and other fruits that are grown and consumed in the region. Participants will also discover interesting pollinators that make fruit production possible.

This tour is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

37 NATURE "Grow with Nature" Drama Series: Oh Say Can You Seed (A Drama Workshop) (Programme Code: NR2910) Nature holds many life lessons anyone can learn. By dramatising 19 NOV stories based on plants and animals, your children can pick up acting skills and understand the importance of character-building Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden qualities such as tenderness and generosity through these 10am – 11am drama workshops. They will also be taught to care for nature and develop an appreciation for biodiversity.

Join us as we follow the story of this Dr Seuss series! $10 / child This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P4 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

"Celebrating Wildlife" Series: Weird & Wonderful Plants (A Biodiversity Investigative Workshop)

(Programme Code: NR3010)

Did you know that plants like the Venus Fly-trap and pitcher 26 NOV plant eat bugs? Some plants have special ‘swollen’ parts for ants to make their homes in. There are also plant-bug alliances, Singapore Botanic Gardens, where the bugs defend the plant, and the plant rewards these Botany Centre ‘bodyguards’ with treats! Join us as we learn about these 9am - 1pm wonderfully strange plants.

Participants will go on a guided tour, and bring home their own artpieces as well as potted plants. $50 / child This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

NATURE 38 "Celebrating Wildlife" Series: A Wild Night in the Gardens (A Biodiversity Investigative Explore the Singapore Botanic Gardens at night and look for Workshop) animals, such as the Red-legged Crake, Common House Bat (Programme Code: NR3110) and Four-lined Tree Frog! Learn about their special adaptations in the dark. Go on a guided tour and participate in a craft making activity.

28 NOV Participants will bring home a potted plant. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

4.30pm - 8.30pm TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

$50 / child

The Secret World of Pollinators (A Guided Tour) (Programme Code: NR3210)

29 NOV 14 DEC Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden Discover how plants develop from flower to fruit during this tour and learn more about the role pollinators – bees, birds and 10am – 11am butterflies – play in this process!

Follow us on a journey in the Children's Garden to spot nectar- $6 / child & producing plants and find out why our pollinator friends are $6 / accompanying adult attracted to them.

This tour is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

39 NATURE Dragons & Damsels in Our Wetland (A Guided Tour)

(Programme Code: NR3310) Did you know that dragonflies are among one of the most 30 NOV ancient winged insects in the world? With body structures that Jacob Ballas Children's have remain largely unchanged since the Jurassic age, these Garden fighter jets of the insect world help to keep the population of other insects in check, and are an indicator for the health of our 10am – 11am environment.

Discover how plants and animals have adapted to this wetland $6/child & habitat, the differences between dragonflies and damselflies, and $6/accompanying adult challenge yourself to identifying the many species of ‘dragons’ and ‘damsels’ that can be found here!

This tour is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

Sara Goes Sara the Botanicosaurus is back! She is visiting the Supermarket Supermarket Garden in the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Gardening with her siblings and friends. Join her to learn fascinating (A Guided Tour) facts and hear interesting (Programme Code: NR3410) stories about the banana, peanut, soya bean, sugarcane, 3 DEC sweet potato and many more yummy fruits and vegetables in Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden this special garden. 10am – 11am Along with learning about edible plants, pick up tips on how you can have a healthy $9 / child (Includes $3 "Sara and nutritional diet. Goes to the Supermarket Garden" workbook) & This tour is suitable for children in K1 – P6 levels. $6 / accompanying adult TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

NATURE 40 Nature Rambling at the Children's Garden (A Biodiversity Investigative Workshop) (Programme Code: NR3510)

Hear the crisp leaves crackle beneath your feet. Get your hands 13 DEC wet in the stream. Call out the adventurer in you as you ramble Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden on the various trails and habitats in the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. 9am – 1pm In this workshop, participants will explore the garden through investigative experiments and surveys, create a biodiversity craft $50 / child and pot their very own dish garden.

This workshop is suitable for children at the K1 – P6 levels.

TO REGISTER & FOR ENQUIRIES: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg (under "Education”) Email: [email protected]

Mangrove Clean-up

(Programme Code: NR3610) 21 DEC , Mangrove Swamp ("Outreach" venue) Photo: Jeanice Aw 10am - 12pm During the high tide, man-made waste such as plastics and foam pieces get trapped in the mangrove forest. Cleaning up the mangrove bed can prevent such inedible material from getting ingested by the mangrove wildlife such as mudskippers, tree- climbing crabs to mangrove snakes, which you may get to see during the activity.

TO REGISTER: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

41 FEATURED INTERVIEW Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker Series

(Programme Code: NR3710) Monthly

Singapore Botanic Gardens, The Singapore Botanic Gardens benefits from the knowledge Botany Centre, Function Hall and expertise of eminent visiting foreign botanists, as well as 4pm – 5pm distinguished local scientists. This series offers them a platform to share their passion and the fascinating stories behind their research with the public.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg

Families for Nature

(Programme Code: NR3810) Monthly Various locations

Families for Nature is an initiative which encourages families to experience nature and learn more about Singapore's biodiversity through exciting events and activities organised under the National Parks Board's Community in Nature (CIN) programme.

Take part in activities organised throughout the year with your family! These activities fall into four categories – Nature Adventurer, Wildlife Guardian, CIN Ambassador and SGBioAtlas Contributor.

Participate in all four types of activities and collect unique stamps and puzzle pieces. Upon completion of each activity, you will also receive one of four puzzle pieces. Collect all four pieces to form a map featuring Singapore's rich biodiversity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/familiesfornature

Scan the QR code to donate to support our biophilic City in a Garden through the Garden City Fund.

NATURE 42 Photo: Ahmad Iskandar Bin Abdullah – "Tranquility" Merit Winner of the Singapore Garden Photographer of the Year (SGPY) 2017, Theme 2: People and Nature

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). Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk Art Drawing (Programme Code: SW110) Daily , Parkland Green 7.30am – 11pm

Does your child enjoy doodling or drawing? Walk in to any business outlet at Parkland Green and ask for some free chalk. Unleash their creativity and have a go drawing on the concrete floor outside the outlets.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/weekends

Sundays @ the Park

(Programme Code: SW210)

Every Sunday of the month Photo: HPB

7, 14, 21 & 28 JUL • Get active with your family and friends every Sunday! Bond over 4, 11, 18 & 25 AUG • fun, instructor-led group workouts at a park near you. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 SEP • 6, 13, 20 & 27 OCT • Organised in collaboration with the Health Promotion Board 3, 10, 17 & 24 NOV • (HPB), look forward to energetic routines suitable for all ages 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 DEC such as Zumba® Fitness, Mind Body & Blend, and more to keep yourself trim and fit! Various locations 8.30am – 9.30am For the men, there’s also the Men’s Boot Camp and Circuit 9am – 10am Training – get your heart pumping and grow stronger with a mix of traditional callisthenic and body weight exercises, as well as 5pm – 6pm interval, strength, resistance trainings, and more!

The programme schedule is subject to change.

TO REGISTER: Website: https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/33/sundays-at- the-park

SPORTS & WELLNESS 44 Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga in the Park

(Programme Code: SW310) Every 2nd Sunday of the month 14 JUL • 11 AUG • 15 SEP • 13 OCT • 10 NOV • 15 DEC

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, River Plains (near Carpark A) Soak in the morning sun with a family yoga session in the park on 8am – 9am every second Sunday of the month! Take the opportunity to enjoy the open lawns, lush banks of wildflowers and unique waterways.

Things to bring: water bottle, yoga mat and mosquito repellent.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/weekends

Weekends in The Park

(Programme Code: SW410)

13 & 14 JUL • 14 & 15 SEP • 9 & 10 NOV East Coast Park, Marine Cove

10 & 11 AUG • 12 & 13 OCT 14 & 15 DEC East Coast Park, Parkland Green

12pm – 6pm (Saturdays) 9am – 3pm (Sundays) Join us for weekends of free activities and great learning experiences! Expect fun for the whole family, with upcycling workshops, sports, games and many more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/weekends

45 SPORTS & WELLNESS Therapeutic Horticulture Programme (Programme Code: SW510)

TUESDAYS 13 AUG • 29 OCT • 12 & 26 NOV • 31 DEC Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park THURSDAYS 4 & 18 JUL • 1 & 15 AUG • 5 & 19 SEP • 3 & 17 OCT • 7 & 21 NOV • 5 & 19 DEC Park The Therapeutic Horticulture Programme is designed to THURSDAYS AND TUESDAYS stimulate participants’ senses and memories through interaction (JUL ONLY) with nature. With growing interest in the benefits of therapeutic 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 JUL • 1 horticulture, this programme is suitable for elderly groups, & 22 AUG • 5 & 26 SEP • 10 persons with dementia and other special needs. & 24 OCT • 7 & 21 NOV • 5 & 19 DEC Each session is 1.5 hours and has a minimum group size of five Park and a maximum group size of 10 participants (caregivers not included). The programme’s highlight is a horticulture activity or TUESDAYS nature art activity. 9, 16, 23 JUL • 13, 20, 27 AUG 10, 17, 24 SEP • 8, 15, 22 OCT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/ 12, 19, 26 NOV • 10, 17 DEC therapeutic-gardens HortPark TO REGISTER (2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT): 9am – 10.30am Email: [email protected]

$38 / participant with full 100% waiver for participants from MCCY registered charities, IPC, Co-op and VWOs

Scan the QR code to donate to support our biophilic City in a Garden through the Garden City Fund.

SPORTS & WELLNESS 46 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). Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2019

(Programme Code: SE110)

13 - 21 JUL Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am - 8pm Join the Singapore Botanic Gardens as it celebrates its four-year inscription anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site in a series of heritage-themed and cultural activities including tours by staff and volunteers, concerts and performances, and free entry to the National Orchid Garden. Let history come alive in the Singapore Botanic Gardens!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg

Istana Open House (Programme Code: SE210) 28 JUL 27 OCT Istana Domain

8.30am – 6pm Visit the Istana during its Open House and sign up for the Nature Guided Walk (charges apply, see below), a collaboration between the President’s Office and NParks, which will showcase the Istana’s flora and fauna.

The guided walk will be conducted hourly from 10am to 4pm.

Charges for the Nature Guided Walk: $2 / child (aged 3 years and above) $4 / pax for Singaporeans or PRs (aged 13 and above) $10 / pax for foreigners (aged 13 and above) $12 / family of four for Singaporeans and PRs $30 / family of four for all other visitors

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/events

SPECIAL EVENTS 48 Pets’ Day Out

(Programme Code: PDO) 17 AUG 21 SEP 26 & 27 OCT* 16 NOV 21 DEC

HortPark 9am – 3pm

Held in conjunction with our signature monthly event, Gar- deners' Day Out, Pets' Day Out (PDO) focuses on pet re- homing and encouraging people to be considerate pet own- ers. Working collaboratively with various partners such as Animal Welfare Groups (AWGs), veterinarians, service providers and relevant agencies it aims to generate aware- ness on the relationship between animals and public health.

Potential pet owners will get to meet the animals for adop- tion while pet owners and non-pet owners can enjoy other fun pet-friendly fringe activities at this free-for-all event!

Familiar Gardeners' Day Out favourites such as the Marketplace, free talks and demonstrations, free garden tours of HortPark, and kids' activities like storytelling and handicrafts will still be available.

+Prior registration is required for the free micro-chipping services. *The October edition of PDO will be held in conjunction with NParks Parks Festival at the Civic District.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: https://bit.ly/gdoandpdo Singapore Night Festival 2019

(Programme Code: SE410) 23 – 31 AUG Bras Basah.Bugis Reimagine the night at Singapore Night Festival 2019 as the Bras 7. 3 0 p m –12am Basah.Bugis district transforms into an ethereal wonderland over two weekends this August. Promising something for everyone, * one can look forward to an exciting line-up of arts, heritage and cultural experiences brought together by partners and stakeholders in the district. *Ticketing charges apply for selected programmes. 49 SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nightfestival.sg NParks Parks Festival 2019

(Programme Code: SE510) 26 & 27 OCT Civic District Various times

Gather your family and friends for the fifth edition of NParks Parks Festival! Look forward to a fun-filled weekend where you can enjoy all our signature programmes and activities in one place!

This edition of Parks Festival is held in conjunction with Car-Free Weekend 2019.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/parksfestival

Community Garden Festival 2019

(Programme Code: SE610)

Jurong Lake Gardens 9am – 7pm

This biennial festival is a celebration of the gardening community 1 – 3 NOV and spirit! Check out the extraordinarily long and heavy fruits and vegetables grown in Singapore by gardening enthusiasts, and enjoy the indoor and outdoor garden displays jointly developed by NParks and Community in Bloom gardeners.

When gardening inspiration strikes, get all the supplies you need to kick-start your own journey at the Gardeners’ Market, and pick up tips and tricks from the experts through talks and workshops.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website:www.nparks.gov.sg/gardening/community-garden- festival

SPECIAL EVENTS 50 Clean & Green Singapore Carnival 2019

(Programme Code: SE710)

2 & 3 NOV Field next to MRT and Bus Interchange (TBC) 10am – 7pm

Visit the Clean & Green Singapore Carnival and learn new tips on going green via exhibits, hands-on and stage activities, and more during the two-day event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.cgs.sg Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020

(Programme Code: SE810) 31 Dec Civic District End 2019 with a party you’ll not soon forget! The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown returns, to usher in the new year with fireworks displays lighting up the night sky alongside a host of exciting activities on the streets. Revellers can expect a feast of great food, unmissable fun activities and live performances by some of the island-state’s most beloved entertainers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.marinabaycountdown.sg

Scan the QR code to donate to support our biophilic City in a Garden through the Garden City Fund.

51 SPECIAL EVENTS NParks Coast-to-Coast Trail

Do you enjoy taking nice long walks in lush greenery, or exploring the outdoors spaces around you? Then visit the new Coast-to-Coast (C2C) Trail for a curated walking experience across the island!

The Coast-to-Coast Trail is a 36 km trail that spans across Singapore. Stretching from Jurong Lake Gardens in the west to Coney Island Park in the northeast, join Phil, a leaf from the native Broad-leaved Sterculia (Sterculia macrophylla), and the C2C mascot, as it guides you through a curated walking experience along the Trail!

You can choose to explore the Trail on your own using the C2C online Trail Guide, or download the C2C mobile app, NParks’ first augmented reality (AR)-enabled mobile application for an immersive and interactive walking experience across the 36 km stretch of parks, parks connectors and nature areas.

Visit the checkpoints, scan the animal characters on the checkpoint markets using the AR setting in the C2C app and watch the characters come to life on your phone!

NPARKS COAST-TO-COAST TRAIL 52 NParks Coast-to-Coast Trail (C2C) Mobile App

Developed to complement the Coast-to-Coast Trail for an interactive walking experience, the C2C mobile app has a wealth of opportunities to earn points that can be converted into exciting rewards – from logging in to the app, checking in at any of the checkpoints, completing quests, sharing your experiences in-app, to finding “hidden fruits”, and more!

• Navigate your way to the C2C Trail from wherever you are in Singapore

• Watch animal characters spring to life!

• Hunt treasure!

• Share your C2C experience

• Get notified about events and promotions

• Use your points to redeem rewards

> 15,000 > 20,000 downloads posts

Start Scan to your C2C download journey the app today!

53 NPARKS COAST-TO-COAST TRAIL Overview Calendar

55 Jul 58 Aug 60 Sep

62 Oct 64 Nov 67 Dec

OVERVIEW CALENDAR 54 Therapeutic Horticulture Programme JUL 2019 9 Jul (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 4 Jul Choa Chu Kang Park Therapeutic Horticulture Programme (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am Hort Park 9am – 10.30am Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Learning Forest Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 10.30am 13 Jul (Sat) 9am – 10am Healing Garden Tour 6 Jul Singapore Botanic Gardens Ant Play (Sat) 9am & 10am (English) Jurong Lake Gardens 10am (Mandarin) 9am – 12pm

Singapore Botanic Gardens Market Rain Forest Tour Square Singapore Botanic Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) 9am – 7.30pm 10am & 4pm (Mandarin)

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Guided Tour Festival 2019 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Singapore Botanic Gardens 9.30am – 11am 13 – 21 Jul 9am – 8pm Guided Intertidal Walk St. John’s Island Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 10am Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Rain Forest Tour 9.30am – 11am Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am (Japanese) Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Pulau Ubin Adventures with Sara: Sara at the 10am – 2pm Heritage Core Singapore Botanic Gardens Weekends in The Park 10am – 11am East Coast Park 12pm – 6pm NParks Concert Series in the Park: Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Evening Chorus at Kranji Marshes Gardens – SMU Symphonia: Kranji Marshes Photosymphony 4.30pm – 6.30pm Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 5.30pm – 6.30pm A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Macaques of MacRitchie MacRitchie Reservoir Park Singapore Botanic Gardens Market 5pm – 6.30pm 7 Jul Square Singapore Botanic Gardens (Sun) A Singapore Botanic Gardens Movie: 9am – 7.30pm "Ramen Teh" organised by Singapore Film Commission NParks Concert Series in the Park: Singapore Botanic Gardens Concerts at the Singapore Botanic 7.30pm – 9pm Gardens – Chisholm College Bands Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 5.30pm – 7pm Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga 14 Jul in the Park (Sun) Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 8am – 9am

Weekends in The Park East Coast Park 9am – 3pm 55 OVERVIEW CALENDAR Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Biodiversity Guided Walk Festival 2019 20 Jul Jurong Lake Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens (Sat) 8.30am – 10am 13 – 21 Jul 9am – 8pm Nature Sketching in the Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 9am – 11am Pulau Ubin 10am – 2pm Art in Nature Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage 9am – 12pm 15 Jul Festival 2019 (Mon) Singapore Botanic Gardens Gardeners’ Day Out 13 – 21 Jul HortPark 9am – 8pm 9am – 3pm Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 16 Jul Choa Chu Kang Park National Orchid Garden Tour (Tues) 9am – 10.30am National Orchid Garden 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 4pm (Mandarin) Hort Park 9am – 10.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2019 Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Singapore Botanic Gardens Festival 2019 13 – 21 Jul Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 8pm 13 – 21 Jul Nature Appreciation Walk 9am – 8pm Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage 9.15am – 10.30am 17 Jul Festival 2019 (Wed) Singapore Botanic Gardens Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 13 – 21 Jul Guided Tour 9am – 8pm Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 18 Jul Choa Chu Kang Park Kampong Tour (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am Pulau Ubin 9.30am – 11.30am Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Tiong Bahru Park Rustic Reflections Tour 9am – 10.30am Pulau Ubin 9.30am – 11.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2019 A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Singapore Botanic Gardens Macaques of Lower Peirce 13 – 21 Jul Lower Peirce Reservoir Park 9am – 8pm 5pm – 6.30pm

Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage NParks Concert Series in the Park: 19 Jul Festival 2019 Concerts at the Singapore Botanic (Fri) Singapore Botanic Gardens Gardens – Youth4Climate 13 – 21 Jul Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 9am – 8pm 5pm – 7pm

A Singapore Botanic Gardens Movie: A Singapore Botanic Gardens Movie: "Short Under The Stars" organised by "Short Under The Stars" organised by Singapore Art Museum Singapore Art Museum Singapore Botanic Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens 7.30pm – 9pm 7.30pm – 9pm

OVERVIEW CALENDAR 56 Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Race Against Time – Science behind 21 Jul Festival 2019 a Botanic Garden Tour (Sun) Singapore Botanic Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens 13 – 21 Jul 10am – 10.45am 9am – 8pm Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine Pulau Ubin Crocodiles at Main Bridge 10am – 2pm Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9am – 11am Growing Tropical Orchids for Beginners (A Gardening Workshop) NParks Concert Series in the Park: Singapore Botanic Gardens Concerts at the Singapore Botanic 10am – 5pm Gardens – Symphony in the Gardens - The Straits Times Concert in the A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Gardens Macaques of Bukit Timah Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 6pm – 7pm 5pm – 6.30pm

A Singapore Botanic Gardens Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Movie: "Moana" organised by City 28 Jul Pulau Ubin Developments Limited (Sun) 10am – 2pm Singapore Botanic Gardens Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 7.30pm – 9.30pm 30 Jul Choa Chu Kang Park Therapeutic Horticulture Programme (Tues) 9am – 10.30am 23 Jul Choa Chu Kang Park Singapore's Greening Journey: 200 (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Various Years and Beyond Singapore Botanic Gardens Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 1 Jul – 10 Nov Hort Park 9am – 6pm 9am – 10.30am SAM Think! Contemporary PreSchool Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Art Exhibition in conjunction with 25 Jul Choa Chu Kang Park Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am Festival Singapore Botanic Gardens Learning Forest Tour 6 Jul – 21 Jul 27 Jul Singapore Botanic Gardens 5am – 12am (Sat) 9am – 10am Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk Heritage Tour Art Drawing Singapore Botanic Gardens East Coast Park 9am – 10.30am Daily 7.30am – 11pm Ant Play Sundays @ the Park Jurong Lake Gardens Various locations 9am – 12pm Every Sunday 8.30am – 9.30am / 9am – 10am / Nature Appreciation Walk 9.30am – 10.30am / 5pm – 6pm Windsor Nature Park 9.15am – 10.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker Series Gardening Masterclass Series Singapore Botanic Gardens Jurong Lake Gardens Monthly 9.30am – 10.30am 4pm – 5pm

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Families for Nature Guided Tour Various locations Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Monthly 9.30am – 11am Guided Intertidal Walk Sisters’ Islands Marine Park Twice a month during low tides Timing dependent on low tide 57 OVERVIEW CALENDAR A Walk with Your Neighbours – the AUG 2019 Macaques of MacRitchie MacRitchie Reservoir Park Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 5pm – 6.30pm 1 Aug Choa Chu Kang Park (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am NParks Concert Series in the Park: Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Gardens – SCO Music Oasis Concert Tiong Bahru Park Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 9am – 10.30am 6pm – 7pm Healing Garden Tour Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga 3 Aug Singapore Botanic Gardens 11 Aug in the Park 9am & 10am (English) Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (Sat) 10am (Mandarin) (Sun) 8am – 9am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Guided Tour Pulau Ubin Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 10am – 2pm 9.30am – 11am

Guided Intertidal Walk Weekends in The Park St. John’s Island East Coast Park 10am 9am – 3pm Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Rain Forest Tour 13 Aug Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 10.30am 10am (Japanese) (Tues) Therapeutic Horticulture Programme NParks Concert Series in the Park: Hort Park Concerts at the Singapore Botanic 9am – 10.30am Gardens – Musical Fantasia Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 6pm – 7pm 15 Aug Tiong Bahru Park 9am – 10.30am Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine (Thurs) 4 Aug Crocodiles at Main Bridge Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Bird-watching along the Southern (Sun) 9am – 11am 17 Aug Ridges The Southern Ridges Learning Forest Tour (Sat) 7.30am – 9.30am 10 Aug Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 10am Biodiversity Guided Walk (Sat) Jurong Lake Gardens Ant Play 8.30am – 10am Jurong Lake Gardens 9am – 12pm Art in Nature Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Rain Forest Tour 9am – 12pm Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Gardeners’ Day Out 10am & 4pm (Mandarin) HortPark Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9am – 3pm Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Pets’ Day Out 9.30am – 11am HortPark 9am – 3pm Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Pulau Ubin National Orchid Garden Tour 10am – 2pm National Orchid Garden 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Weekends in The Park 4pm (Mandarin) East Coast Park 12pm – 6pm Nature Appreciation Walk Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Evening Chorus at Kranji Marshes 9.15am – 10.30am Kranji Marshes 4.30pm – 6.30pm OVERVIEW CALENDAR 58 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Guided Tour Pulau Ubin Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 10am – 2pm 9.30am – 11am A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Kampong Tour Macaques of Bukit Timah Pulau Ubin Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 9.30am – 11.30am 5pm – 6.30pm

Rustic Reflections Tour Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Pulau Ubin 25 Aug Pulau Ubin 9.30am – 11.30am (Sun) 10am – 2pm

"Grow with Nature" Drama Series: Therapeutic Horticulture Programme The Mixed-up Chameleon 27 Aug Hort Park (A Drama Workshop) (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 10am – 11am 31 Aug Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Beautiful Indoor Plants: Begonias (Sat) 9.30am – 11am and African Violets (A Gardening Workshop) Singapore's Greening Journey: 200 Singapore Botanic Gardens Various Years and Beyond 10am – 5pm Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Jul – 10 Nov A Walk with Your Neighbours – the 9am – 6pm Macaques of Lower Peirce Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Singapore Night Festival 2019 5pm – 6.30pm Bras Basah.Bugis 23 – 31 Aug Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 7.30pm – 12am 20 Aug Hort Park 9am – 10.30am (Tues) Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk Art Drawing Therapeutic Horticulture Programme East Coast Park 22 Aug Choa Chu Kang Park Daily (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am 7.30am – 11pm

Learning Forest Tour Sundays @ the Park 24 Aug Singapore Botanic Gardens Various locations 9am – 10am Every Sunday (Sat) 8.30am – 9.30am / 9am – 10am / Heritage Tour 9.30am – 10.30am / 5pm – 6pm Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 10.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker Series Ant Play Singapore Botanic Gardens Jurong Lake Gardens Monthly 9am – 12pm 4pm – 5pm

Gardening Masterclass Series Families for Nature Jurong Lake Gardens Various locations 9.30am – 10.30am Monthly

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Intertidal Walk Guided Tour Sisters’ Islands Marine Park Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Twice a month during low tides 9.30am – 11am Timing dependent on low tide

Race Against Time – Science behind a Botanic Garden Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 10.45am

59 OVERVIEW CALENDAR "Garden Treats" Series: Mid-Autumn SEP 2019 13 Sep Special: Snowskin Mooncakes (A Culinary Workshop) Therapeutic Horticulture Programme (Fri) Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 5 Sep Choa Chu Kang Park 10am – 11.30am 9am – 10.30am (Thurs) Learning Forest Tour Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 14 Sep Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 10am Tiong Bahru Park (Sat) 9am – 10.30am Ecolife Family Tour West Marsh Visit with the 'Kranji Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 7 Sep Marshals' 9am – 11am Kranji Marshes (Sat) 7.30am – 11am Ant Play Jurong Lake Gardens Young Naturalist Camp 9am – 12pm Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 8.30am – 3.30pm Rain Forest Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens Healing Garden Tour 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am & 4pm (Mandarin) 9am & 10am (English) 10am (Mandarin) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour Ecolife Family Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 9.30am – 11am 9am – 11am Herbs & Spices (A Gardening Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Workshop) Guided Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 10am – 1pm 9.30am – 11am

Guided Intertidal Walk Open House at Teck Seng’s Place St. John’s Island Pulau Ubin 10am 10am – 2pm

Rain Forest Tour Weekends in The Park Singapore Botanic Gardens East Coast Park 10am (Japanese) 12pm – 6pm

Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Evening Chorus at Kranji Marshes 10 Sep Hort Park Kranji Marshes 9am – 10.30am (Tues) 4.30pm – 6.30pm "Celebrating Wildlife" Series: A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Beautiful Birds of the Gardens (A Macaques of MacRitchie Biodiversity Investigative Workshop) MacRitchie Reservoir Park Singapore Botanic Gardens 5pm – 6.30pm 9am – 1pm Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga Nature Keeper Camp 15 Sep in the Park Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (Sun) 9am – 3pm 8am – 9am "Grow with Nature" Drama Series: Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 11 Sep The Enormous Turnip Pulau Ubin (A Drama Workshop) 10am – 2pm (Wed) Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 11am Weekends in The Park East Coast Park "Celebrating Wildlife" Series: Reptiles 9am – 3pm 12 Sep & Amphibians of the Gardens (A Biodiversity Investigative Therapeutic Horticulture Programme (Thurs) Workshop) 17 Sep Hort Park Singapore Botanic Gardens (Tues) 9am – 10.30am 4.30pm – 8.30pm OVERVIEW CALENDAR 60 Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Heritage Tour 19 Sep Tiong Bahru Park Singapore Botanic Gardens (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am 9am – 10.30am

Biodiversity Guided Walk Fun Walk along the Southern Ridges 21 Sep Jurong Lake Gardens The Southern Ridges (Sat) 8.30am – 10am 9am – 11am Mangrove Guided Walk Ant Play Pasir Ris Park Jurong Lake Gardens 9am – 11am 9am – 12pm

Nature Sketching in the Gardens Gardening Masterclass Series Singapore Botanic Gardens Jurong Lake Gardens 9am – 11am 9.30am – 10.30am

Art in Nature Nature Appreciation Walk Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Windsor Nature Park 9am – 12pm 9.15am – 10.30am

Gardeners’ Day Out Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve HortPark Guided Tour 9am – 3pm Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am Pets’ Day Out HortPark Race Against Time – Science behind 9am – 3pm a Botanic Garden Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens National Orchid Garden Tour 10am – 10.45am National Orchid Garden 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 4pm (Mandarin) Pulau Ubin 10am – 2pm Nature Appreciation Walk Bukit Timah Nature Reserve A Walk with Your Neighbours – the 9.15am – 10.30am Macaques of Bukit Timah Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 5pm – 6.30pm Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve NParks Concert Series in the Park: 9.30am – 11am Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Gardens – Opera at Twilight 2019 Kampong Tour Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage Pulau Ubin 6pm – 7.30pm 9.30am – 11.30am Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine Crocodiles at Main Bridge Rustic Reflections Tour 29 Sep Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Pulau Ubin (Sun) 9am – 11am 9.30am – 11.30am Open House at Teck Seng’s Place A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Pulau Ubin Macaques of Lower Peirce 10am – 2pm Lower Peirce Reservoir Park 5pm – 6.30pm NParks Concert Series in the Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Park: Concerts at the Singapore 24 Sep Hort Park Botanic Gardens – An Evening with 9am – 10.30am Singapore Police Force Band (Tues) Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 5pm – 6pm 26 Sep Choa Chu Kang Park Singapore's Greening Journey: 200 (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am Various Years and Beyond Singapore Botanic Gardens Learning Forest Tour 1 Jul – 10 Nov Singapore Botanic Gardens 28 Sep 9am – 6pm (Sat) 9am – 10am BOTANICAL FUSION Singapore Botanic Gardens 61 OVERVIEW CALENDAR 1 Sep – 5 Nov 5am – 12am Ant Play Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk Jurong Lake Gardens Art Drawing 9am – 12pm East Coast Park Daily Rain Forest Tour 7.30am – 11pm Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Sundays @ the Park 10am & 4pm (Mandarin) Various locations Every Sunday Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 8.30am – 9.30am / 9am – 10am / Guided Tour 9.30am – 10.30am / 5pm – 6pm Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker Series Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Singapore Botanic Gardens Pulau Ubin Monthly 10am – 2pm 4pm – 5pm Weekends in The Park Families for Nature East Coast Park Various locations 12pm – 6pm Monthly Evening Chorus at Kranji Marshes Guided Intertidal Walk Kranji Marshes Sisters’ Islands Marine Park 4.30pm – 6.30pm Twice a month during low tides A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Timing dependent on low tide Macaques of MacRitchie MacRitchie Reservoir Park 5pm – 6.30pm OCT 2019 Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga 13 Oct in the Park Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Therapeutic Horticulture Programme (Sun) 8am – 9am 3 Oct Tiong Bahru Park 9am – 10.30am (Thurs) Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Healing Garden Tour Pulau Ubin 5 Oct Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 2pm 9am & 10am (English) (Sat) Weekends in The Park 10am (Mandarin) East Coast Park Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9am – 3pm Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve NParks Concert Series in the Park: 9.30am – 11am Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Gardens – Bandstand 7 Guided Intertidal Walk Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage St. John’s Island 6pm – 7pm 10am Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Hort Park Rain Forest Tour 15 Oct (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am (Japanese) Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 17 Oct Tiong Bahru Park 9am – 10.30am 8 Oct Hort Park (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am (Tues) Biodiversity Guided Walk Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 19 Oct Jurong Lake Gardens 8.30am – 10am 10 Oct Choa Chu Kang Park (Sat) 9am – 10.30am (Thurs) Sketches of Nature Learning Forest Tour Telok Blangah Hill park 12 Oct Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 11am (Sat) 9am – 10am OVERVIEW CALENDAR 62 Art in Nature Gardening Masterclass Series Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Jurong Lake Gardens 9am – 12pm 9.30am – 10.30am

National Orchid Garden Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve National Orchid Garden Guided Tour 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 4pm (Mandarin) 9.30am – 11am

Nature Appreciation Walk Race Against Time – Science behind Bukit Timah Nature Reserve a Botanic Garden Tour 9.15am – 10.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 10.45am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour Orchard Tour Series: Where Do Our Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Fruits Come From? (A Guided Tour) 9.30am – 11am Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 10am – 11am Kampong Tour Pulau Ubin Monument Trail 9.30am – 11.30am Civic District 10am – 11.30am Rustic Reflections Tour Pulau Ubin Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 9.30am – 11.30am Pulau Ubin 10am – 2pm A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Macaques of Lower Peirce A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Macaques of Bukit Timah 5pm – 6.30pm Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 5pm – 6.30pm Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 22 Oct Hort Park NParks Concert Series in the Park: (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Rockestra® Civic District Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 6.30pm till late 24 Oct Choa Chu Kang Park (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am Car-Free Weekend SG Civic District & Telok Ayer Car-Free Weekend SG Conservation Area 25 Oct Civic District & Telok Ayer 25 – 27 Oct (Fri) Conservation Area TBC 25 – 27 Oct TBC NParks Parks Festival 2019 Civic District Learning Forest Tour 26 & 27 Oct 26 Oct Singapore Botanic Gardens Various times (Sat) 9am – 10am Civic District Tree Trail Heritage Tour 27 Oct Various locations Singapore Botanic Gardens (Sun) 9am – 10.30am 9am – 10.30am Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine Ant Play Crocodiles at Main Bridge Jurong Lake Gardens Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9am – 12pm 9am – 11am

Pioneers Trail along Ann Siang Hill and Telok Ayer Green Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (Exit G) 10am – 11.30am

63 OVERVIEW CALENDAR Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Healing Garden Tour Pulau Ubin 2 Nov Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 2pm (Sat) 9am & 10am (English) 10am (Mandarin) Car-Free Weekend SG Civic District & Telok Ayer Community Garden Festival 2019 Conservation Area Jurong Lake Gardens 25 – 27 Oct 9am – 7pm TBC Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve NParks Parks Festival 2019 Guided Tour Civic District Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 26 & 27 Oct 9.30am – 11am Various times Guided Intertidal Walk Therapeutic Horticulture Programme St. John’s Island Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 29 Oct 10am (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Rain Forest Tour Singapore's Greening Journey: 200 Singapore Botanic Gardens Various Years and Beyond Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am (Japanese) 1 Jul – 10 Nov 9am – 6pm Clean & Green Singapore Carnival 2019 BOTANICAL FUSION Field next to Jurong East MRT & Bus Singapore Botanic Gardens Interchange (TBC) 1 Sep – 5 Nov Community Garden Festival 2019 5am – 12am Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk Art Drawing 3 Nov Jurong Lake Gardens East Coast Park (Sun) 9am – 7pm Daily 7.30am – 11pm Clean & Green Singapore Carnival 2019 Sundays @ the Park Field next to Jurong East MRT & Bus Various locations Interchange (TBC) Every Sunday Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 8.30am – 9.30am / 9am – 10am / Choa Chu Kang Park 9.30am – 10.30am / 5pm – 6pm 7 Nov (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Series Tiong Bahru Park Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 10.30am Monthly 4pm – 5pm Learning Forest Tour 9 Nov Singapore Botanic Gardens Families for Nature 9am – 10am Various locations (Sat) Monthly Ant Play Jurong Lake Gardens Guided Intertidal Walk 9am – 12pm Sisters’ Islands Marine Park Twice a month during low tides Rain Forest Tour Timing dependent on low tide Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) 10am & 4pm (Mandarin)

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve NOV 2019 Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Community Garden Festival 2019 9.30am – 11am 1 Nov Jurong Lake Gardens (Fri) 9am – 7pm Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Pulau Ubin 10am – 2pm

OVERVIEW CALENDAR 64 Gardeners’ Day Out HortPark 9am – 3pm Weekends in The Park East Coast Park Pets’ Day Out 12pm – 6pm HortPark 9am – 3pm Evening Chorus at Kranji Marshes Kranji Marshes National Orchid Garden Tour 4.30pm – 6.30pm National Orchid Garden 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) A Walk with Your Neighbours – the 4pm (Mandarin) Macaques of MacRitchie MacRitchie Reservoir Park Nature Appreciation Walk 5pm – 6.30pm Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 9.15am – 10.30am Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga in the Park 10 Nov Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (Sun) Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Guided Tour 8am – 9am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 9.30am – 11am Pulau Ubin Kampong Tour 10am – 2pm Pulau Ubin Weekends in The Park 9.30am – 11.30am East Coast Park Rustic Reflections Tour 9am – 3pm Pulau Ubin Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11.30am 12 Nov Guided Tour (Tues) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve A Walk with Your Neighbours – the 9.30am – 11am Macaques of Lower Peirce Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 5pm – 6.30pm Pulau Ubin 10am – 2pm NParks Concert Series in the Park: Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Weekends in The Park Gardens – Samba Botanica 2019 East Coast Park Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 12pm – 6pm 6pm – 7.30pm

A Walk with Your Neighbours – the “Grow with Nature” Drama Series: Macaques of MacRitchie 19 Nov The Giving Tree MacRitchie Reservoir Park (Tues) (A Drama Workshop) 5pm – 6.30pm Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 10am – 11am Bird-watching along the Southern 16 Nov Ridges Nature Keeper Camp (Sat) The Southern Ridges 20 Nov Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 7.30am – 9.30am (Wed) 9am – 3pm

Biodiversity Guided Walk Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Jurong Lake Gardens 21 Nov Choa Chu Kang Park 8.30am – 10am (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am

Young Naturalist Camp Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Tiong Bahru Park 8.30am – 3.30pm 9am – 10.30am

Nature Sketching in the Gardens Learning Forest Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens 23 Nov Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 11am (Sat) 9am – 10am

Art in Nature Heritage Tour Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 12pm 9am – 10.30am

Ecolife Family Tour 65 OVERVIEW CALENDAR Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 9am – 11am Ant Play "Celebrating Wildlife" Series: A Wild Jurong Lake Gardens 28 Nov Night in the Gardens 9am – 12pm (Thurs) (A Biodiversity Investigative Workshop) Gardening Masterclass Series Singapore Botanic Gardens Jurong Lake Gardens 4.30pm – 8.30pm 9.30am – 10.30am The Secret World of Pollinators (A Nature Appreciation Walk 29 Nov Guided Tour) Windsor Nature Park (Fri) Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 9.15am – 10.30am 10am – 11am Ecolife Family Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 30 Nov Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Guided Tour (Sat) 9am – 11am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour Race Against Time – Science behind Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve a Botanic Garden Tour 9.30am – 11am Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 10.45am Dragons & Damsels in Our Wetland (A Guided Tour) Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden Pulau Ubin 10am – 11am 10am – 2pm Singapore's Greening Journey: 200 A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Various Years and Beyond Macaques of Bukit Timah Singapore Botanic Gardens Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 1 Jul – 10 Nov 5pm – 6.30pm 9am – 6pm

NParks Concert Series in the Park: BOTANICAL FUSION Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Singapore Botanic Gardens Gardens – NHCO Family and 1 Sep – 5 Nov Friends Concert II 5am – 12am Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk Art Drawing Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine East Coast Park 24 Nov Crocodiles at Main Bridge Daily (Sun) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 7.30am – 11pm 9am – 11am Sundays @ the Park Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Various locations Pulau Ubin Every Sunday 10am – 2pm 8.30am – 9.30am / 9am – 10am / 9.30am – 10.30am / 5pm – 6pm Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 26 Nov Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker 9am – 10.30am (Tues) Series Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Singapore Botanic Gardens Monthly Hort Park 4pm – 5pm 9am – 10.30am

"Celebrating Wildlife" Series: Weird Families for Nature & Wonderful Plants Various locations (A Biodiversity Investigative Monthly Workshop) Singapore Botanic Gardens Guided Intertidal Walk 9am – 1pm Sisters’ Islands Marine Park Twice a month during low tides Timing dependent on low tide

OVERVIEW CALENDAR 66 Nature Rambling at the Children's DEC 2019 13 Dec Garden (Fri) (A Biodiversity Investigative Sara Goes Supermarket Gardening Workshop) 3 Dec (A Guided Tour) Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (Tues) Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 9am – 1pm 10am – 11am Learning Forest Tour Nature Keeper Camp 14 Dec Singapore Botanic Gardens 4 Dec Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (Sat) 9am – 10am (Wed) 9am – 3pm Croc Talk: Learn about Estuarine Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Crocodiles at Main Bridge 5 Dec Choa Chu Kang Park Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (Thurs) 9am – 10.30am 9am – 11am

Therapeutic Horticulture Programme Ecolife Family Tour Tiong Bahru Park Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 9am – 10.30am 9am – 11am

West Marsh Visit with the Fun Walk along the Southern Ridges 'Kranji Marshals' 7 Dec The Southern Ridges (Sat) Kranji Marshes 9am – 11am 7.30am – 11am Ant Play Healing Garden Tour Jurong Lake Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens 9am – 12pm 9am & 10am (English) 10am (Mandarin) Rain Forest Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens Ecolife Family Tour 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 10am & 4pm (Mandarin) 9am – 11am

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am 9.30am – 11am

Guided Intertidal Walk The Secret World of Pollinators (A St. John’s Island Guided Tour) 10am Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 10am – 11am Rain Forest Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens Christmas Special: Miniature Garden 10am (Japanese) (A Gardening Workshop) Singapore Botanic Gardens NParks Concert Series in the Park: 10am – 1pm Concerts at the Singapore Botanic Gardens – West Winds - Community Open House at Teck Seng’s Place Concert Pulau Ubin Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage 10am – 2pm 5pm – 7pm Weekends in The Park Therapeutic Horticulture Programme East Coast Park Hort Park 10 Dec 12pm – 6pm (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Evening Chorus at Kranji Marshes Christmas in a Bottle (A Gardening Kranji Marshes Workshop) 12 Dec 4.30pm – 6.30pm (Thurs) Singapore Botanic Gardens 10am – 11.30am A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Macaques of MacRitchie MacRitchie Reservoir Park 67 OVERVIEW CALENDAR 5pm – 6.30pm Weekends in The Park: Family Yoga 15 Dec in the Park (Sun) Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 8am – 9am Learning Forest Tour 28 Dec Singapore Botanic Gardens Open House at Teck Seng’s Place (Sat) 9am – 10am Pulau Ubin 10am – 2pm Heritage Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens Weekends in The Park 9am – 10.30am East Coast Park 9am – 3pm Ant Play Jurong Lake Gardens Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 9am – 12pm 17 Dec Hort Park (Tues) 9am – 10.30am Gardening Masterclass Series Jurong Lake Gardens Biodiversity Guided Walk 9.30am – 10.30am 21 Dec Jurong Lake Gardens (Sat) 8.30am – 10am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Guided Tour 9.30am – 11am Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am Ecolife Family Tour Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Art in Nature 9am – 11am Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 9am – 12pm Open House at Teck Seng’s Place 29 Dec Pulau Ubin Gardeners’ Day Out (Sun) 10am – 2pm HortPark 9am – 3pm Therapeutic Horticulture Programme 31 Dec Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Pets’ Day Out (Tues) 9am – 10.30am HortPark 9am – 3pm Marina Bay Singapore Countdown Civic District National Orchid Garden Tour Weekends in The Park: Mass Chalk National Orchid Garden Various Art Drawing 9am, 10am, 11am & 4pm (English) East Coast Park 4pm (Mandarin) Daily 7.30am – 11pm Nature Appreciation Walk Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Sundays @ the Park 9.15am – 10.30am Various locations Every Sunday Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 8.30am – 9.30am / 9am – 10am / Guided Tour 9.30am – 10.30am / 5pm – 6pm Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 9.30am – 11am Singapore Botanic Gardens Speaker Series Kampong Tour Singapore Botanic Gardens Pulau Ubin Monthly 9.30am – 11.30am 4pm – 5pm

Rustic Reflections Tour Families for Nature Pulau Ubin Various locations 9.30am – 11.30am Monthly

Mangrove Clean-up Guided Intertidal Walk Pasir Ris Park Sisters’ Islands Marine Park 10am – 12pm Twice a month during low tides Timing dependent on low tide A Walk with Your Neighbours – the Macaques of Lower Peirce Lower Peirce Reservoir Park OVERVIEW CALENDAR 68 5pm – 6.30pm NParks Volunteer Programme Volunteer Opportunities

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Love spending time surrounded by nature? Passionate about greenery? Then come join us on this journey towards making Singapore our City in a Garden. Whether you are a student, professional, retiree or on a study/ career break, we welcome you. Volunteers are important to us, and we value the time and contributions of every one on our volunteer programme. This partnership with our nature enthusiasts has allowed us to accomplish much more than we could. Join us and make a difference in our nature areas and green spaces! To sign up as a volunteer, please visit www.volunteernetwork.mnd.gov.sg. For enquiries, you can contact us at: [email protected].

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 70 Choose from a wide range of volunteer opportunities:

Citizen Science

Citizen science refers to the community participating in organised research efforts to survey the biodiversity around us. As a citizen scientist, you aid in the collection of large amounts of data, and learn more about our biodiversity at the same time. The data you collect can inform decision makers and help in the formulation of conservation strategies. There is a variety of citizen science initiatives available to the public and school groups. The programmes target specific groups of animals like birds, butterflies and dragonflies. Find out more about the programmes from the National Biodiversity Centre.

• BioBlitz • Butterfly Watch • Dragonfly Watch • Garden Bird Watch • Heron Watch • Intertidal Watch

Community in Bloom

Community in Bloom is a nationwide gardening movement that aims to foster a community spirit and bring together residents, both young and old, to make Singapore our garden. Put your green fingers to good use as you maintain a community garden, which includes sowing of seeds, pruning, weeding, fertilising the soil, composting, and identifying and labelling the plants.

71 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Habitat Enhancement

Play an active role in supporting and promoting Singapore’s natural heritage by maintaining and enhancing habitats for our flora and fauna.

Butterfly Habitat Enhancement • Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park • Pasir Ris Park • Eco Green Coastal Cleanup • Coney Island Park • Pulau Ubin • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Invasive Species Management • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve • Central Catchment Nature Reserve • Pulau Ubin • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Plants need the ideal location to grow well and prosper. Weeds can suffocate these plants and make the landscape look unsightly. Join us for a weeding session and get to know the weeds that are invasive in our landscape..

Mangrove Cleanup • Pasir Ris Park Plant Records • Singapore Botanic Gardens

To work on plant records, you should be familiar with data entry. You will help build up the Gardens’ plant information database during office hours on weekdays, and have the opportunity to conduct field surveys and gain knowledge of plant records management in a botanical institution.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 72 Horticulture

Work closely with our horticulturists and support them in managing the landscapes in parks and gardens. Also, learn about different plants and their characteristics.

Herbarium Cataloguing • Singapore Botanic Gardens

You can contribute at the Herbarium by helping our research team preserve and record specimens from not just the Singapore Botanic Gardens but all over the world. This will involve repairing and mounting dried specimens currently stored in our Herbarium.

Horticulture Management • Reservoir Park • Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve • Coney Island Park • Fort Canning Park • HortPark • Jurong Lake Gardens • MacRitchie Reservoir Park • Park Connector Network • Pasir Ris Park • Singapore Botanic Gardens • Park

73 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Operation No Release • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve • Central Catchment Nature Reserve

‘Operation No Release’ is a Whole-of- Government initiative that aims to spread public awareness on the harmful impact of releasing animals into parks (including ponds), nature areas, reservoirs and waterways. You will help to look out for any sign of animal release and educate Outreach & Events members of the public about the impact of releasing animals into the wild. Be involved in preparing for and running exciting events for the community, which Singapore Garden Festival Horticulture could include manning information Show counters, ushering, and facilitating • Jurong Lake Gardens activities.

Art in Nature Track Safety Ambassador Programme • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve • Park Connector Network • Windsor Nature Park You can help spread public awareness on Proficient in painting? Gather with fellow track safety by advising members of the volunteers once every month to help public on safe and responsible riding. participants hone their painting skills on nature subjects, while raising awareness Volunteering at Park Events on conservation and native biodiversity. • Civic District • Fort Canning Park Community Garden Edibles • HortPark Competition You can assist the Horticulture and Community Gardening division in shortlisting the competition entries (i.e., fruit and vegetables), ushering participants, and packing and storing the entries.

Community Garden Festival You can help to set up displays, or run talks and tours for this biennial event organised by the Horticulture and Community Gardening division.

Gardeners’ Day Out • HortPark

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 74 Mangrove Guided Walk • Pasir Ris Park

Nature Appreciation Walks • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve • Windsor Nature Park

Nature & Heritage Walks • Empress Place & • Fort Canning Park Nature & Heritage Education • Telok Ayer Park • The Southern Ridges Be a guide in our parks and gardens, and share your knowledge on history, heritage, Operation Deadline as well as flora and fauna with visitors. • Pulau Ubin

Biodiversity Guided Walk Operation Deadline is an activity that • Jurong Lake Gardens targets the removal of stray fishing tackles and lines left by anglers in our mangroves, Biodiversity Roadshows beaches and ponds. The stray tackles • Central Catchment Nature Reserve include hooks, swivels, floaters and spools. • Pulau Ubin This activity is important because the stray • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve tackles and lines may ensnare wildlife, strangle plants and pose a safety hazard Children’s Programmes to visitors. • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve • Central Catchment Nature Reserve Therapeutic Horticulture Programme • Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Ecolife Tour • Choa Chu Kang Park • Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park • HortPark • Coney Island Park • Tiong Bahru Park

Guide at Teck Seng’s Place Other Guiding Opportunities • Pulau Ubin • Tour • Festival of Biodiversity Play a part in preserving our heritage as • Kampong Tour a volunteer docent. You will get to engage • Rustic Reflections Tour visitors with tales of what kampong life was • Sisters’ Islands Marine Park like in Pulau Ubin in the 1970s and help to Guided Walk care for our vintage items displayed at Teck Seng’s Place.

Healing Garden, Heritage, Orchid Garden and Rainforest Guided Walks • Singapore Botanic Gardens

Istana Open House Nature Guided Walk • Istana

75 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Visitor Services

Enjoy interacting with people? Help provide general information to visitors, respond to queries, gather feedback and manage notice boards and brochure stands.

• Visitor Information • Singapore Botanic Gardens

Visitor information volunteer sessions are available on weekdays and weekends either from 9 am to 12 pm, or 2 pm to 5 pm.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 76 Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes • • • With growing interest in the benefits of therapeutic gardens and therapeutic horticulture, a series of horticultural workshops targeting elderly groups, persons with dementia and other special needs has been introduced at our Therapeutic Gardens.

The greenery and sensory aspects of the garden will provide visitors with a rehabilitative environment, providing relief from attention fatigue and stress. This is complemented by an outdoor activity area where therapeutic horticulture programmes will be carried out.

These workshop activities are meant to stimulate participants’ senses and memories through interaction with nature, and to encourage motor and hand-eye coordination. Our activities can cater for various levels of mobility. Each session is about 1.5 hours.

Led by trained gardeners, the group gardening activities help to:

• Promote low intensity exercise and fine motor skills; • Stimulate memory; • Encourage positive social and environmental connections; and • Promote mindfulness.

77 THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE PROGRAMMES Activities Available

Propagation of Making of Leaf Edible Plants Scent Bags Collage

Gardening Growing of Flower & Leaf (Weeding/Pruning/ Edible Sprouts Pressing on Watering) Cards

What Our Guides & Volunteers Say

I am constantly on the The programme is an eye- lookout for ways to make the opening experience for me – programme more effective on a it’s taught me to slow down my bigger scale to help the elderly pace and exercise patience. better themselves. Leave no judgement, only good memories. Ang Boon Kiat Guide Yap Siaw Fung Volunteer It’s rewarding to spend quality It’s nice to see the elderly time with the participants participants get out once in a where they know that we care! while and increase their self- Poon Siew Luan confidence as they go along! Guide Tian How Ming Guide

This programme is meaningful Passion and perseverance are to me because I get to give key. It’s something participants back to society and help the can see and feel. elderly improve their way of life. Mary Teo Tan Sok Oon Guide Guide

Love sharing your knowledge and teaching hand-on activities Join us as a in a cosy, outdoor environment? Join us as a guide to lead or even conduct the therapeutic horticulture programme! Therapeutic To sign up as a guide, please Programme visit www.nparks.gov.sg/volunteer. To find out more, please Guide! visit www.nparks.gov.sg/therapeutic-gardens.

THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE PROGRAMMES 78 Terms & Conditions

Registration By subscribing to updates on programmes, you agree to receive updates on the requested programme. To register for the programmes, please refer to the information on registration for the respective programmes. Registration for programmes is on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of registration. Separate terms and conditions for registration for programmes apply. The registration period and method of registration may differ for each programme. For more information, visit www.nparks.gov.sg. Fees stated are subject to change without prior notice.

Modification, replacement or cancellation of programme National Parks Board reserves the right to modify, replace or cancel the programme without prior notice at its sole and absolute discretion. National Parks Board shall not be held liable for any loss or damage howsoever incurred arising out of the modification, replacement and / or cancellation of the programme. For safety reasons, outdoor tours or programmes may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. National Parks Board reserves the right to modify, replace or cancel any outdoor programme or any part thereof without prior notice at its sole and absolute discretion. National Parks Board shall not be held liable for any loss or damage howsoever incurred arising out of the modification, replacement and / or cancellation of the affected programme.

General All information is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. Please visit www.nparks.gov.sg for the latest updates. All photos and images used are for illustration purposes only. They may not depict the actual product or materials used in the programme, or the actual activities conducted during the programme. All titles, ownership rights and intellectual property rights (including all copyrights) in and relating to the programme and any copies thereof (including but not limited to any titles, themes, concepts and any related documentation) are owned by National Parks Board. National Parks Board reserves the right to amend, delete and / or add to these terms and conditions without prior notice at its sole and absolute discretion.

79 TERMS & CONDITIONS Tenants Listing

Lifestyle Amenities in Parks Our parks offer everything you need for a holistic and truly memorable park experience – from dining options, arts and cultural activities, sports equipment and bicycle rentals to shopping and lots more!

Simply visit https://www.nparks.gov.sg/activities/activities-and-promotions to check out the wide range of lifestyle offerings in our parks and gardens! Please check with the respective outlets for more information and for their operating hours.

Parks and Outlet Name Telephone Number Gardens Sakura International Buffet Restaurant 6368 8197

Ang Mo Kio Town McDonald's 6451 3365 Garden West

Bedok Reservoir Forest Adventure 8100 7420 Park WAWAWA - Bistro by The Reservoir 6285 8038

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Aramsa - The Garden Spa 6456 6556 Park Canopy Garden Dining 6556 1533

Toriyard 9296 5988

GRUB 6459 5743

McDonald's 6456 9839

Bukit Timah Nature Campers’ Corner 6337 4743 Reserve

Changi Beach Park GoCycling (Carpark 1) 9238 3451

GoCycling (Carpark 7) 9238 3450

The Seagrill (Carpark 1) 6935 0076

Chestnut Nature AIRE MTB 9680 5403 Park

Choa Chu Kang Mr Teh Tarik Cartel 8338 0708 Park

Dhoby Ghaut Visual Arts Centre 6255 0711/6733 2155 Green

East Coast Park Aloha Sea Sports Centre (Area E1) 6241 9212

Castle Beach (Carpark E2) 6346 2252

Central Thai Casual + Seafood Dining (Carpark F2) 6443 5510

Coastline Leisure (Area B1 and Carpark E2) 6443 3489

Georges (Carpark C3) 6449 0019

GoCycling (Carpark C4) 9183 6964

GoCycling (Area G1) 9238 3450

TENANTS LISTING 80 Singapore Wake Park (Carpark E1) Singapore Wake Park: 6636 4266 Coastal Rhythm Café & Bar: 6636 3705

East Coast Park – Marine Cove (Carpark C2) BABAlicious 6636 3681

McDonald's 6443 1467

My Briyani House 6742 5522

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 6444 4325

East Coast Park – Parkland Green (Carpark C1) Atmosphere Bistro 6440 9705

Bakery & Bar St. Marc 6342 1786

Basil & Thyme 6286 7266

Cheers and Killiney 6342 0266

Full Pint Brewery 6342 0244

Hvper Sport 6342 0208

Kebab Station 9697 8227

Patro's Sports Bar & Restaurant 6440 9372

Sandbank 6247 7988

Starbucks Coffee 6910 1211

Tag Team 6348 2696

The Yoga Space 8877 7851

East Coast Park – Seafood Centre (Carpark E1) Blue Pier Seafoood Restaurant 6604 6777

Enak Enak HongKong Tea House 6876 5911

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant 6442 3435

Long Beach Seafood Restaurant 6448 3636

Ubin First Stop Restaurant 6546 5905

Fort Canning Park Battlebox 6338 6133

Hotel Fort Canning and The Legends 6559 6770

Lewin Terrace 6333 9905

The Fabulous Baker Boy 6694 8336

Holland Village PARK 9721 3815 Park

HortPark Vineyard 6479 7977

81 TENANTS LISTING My Art Space 6222 1662

Jurong Central McDonald's 6861 0684 Park

Jurong Lake Fusion Spoon 6677 8976 Gardens

Labrador Park Tamarind Hill 6278 6364

Villa Samadhi Singapore 6274 5674

Marsiling Park Mr Teh Tarik Cartel 6742 5522

Mount Faber Park Mama Shop Vending Machine Café –

Pasir Ris Park Gallop Stable 6583 9665

Georges at the Cove 6585 0535

Ohana Beach House 9737 7944

Rasa Istimewa Restaurant@Pasir Ris 6386 9339

Pasir Ris Town Park D’Best Fishing 6581 2123

GoCycling 9238 3450

Punggol Park Five & 2 6282 8801

GoCycling 9859 0053

Punggol Point Park GoCycling 9859 0054

Raffles Place Park The Providore Singapore 6533 1352

Sembawang Park Beaulieu House 6257 9234

Sengkang O' My Kampong 9710 4280 Riverside Park

Singapore Botanic Bee's Knees & Botanico at The Garage 6264 7978/9831 1106 Gardens Casa Verde 6467 7326

Cluny Food Hall 6763 6578

Corner House 6469 1000

Food For Tots 6338 4848

Forest Pavilion 9653 7775

Fusion Spoon 6255 5110

Gardens Shop @ Nassim Gate 6467 0380

Gardens Shop @ National Orchid Garden 6475 5104

Gardens Shop @ Tanglin Gate 6475 1155

JUJU 9389 2042

The Halia 8444 1148/6476 6711 The Villa Provisions Store

Springleaf Nature Verdure Café 8692 6288 Park

TENANTS LISTING 82 Town Oasis Bay 6346 4418 Park

West Coast Park Dog Wash 9236 7094

GoCycling 9199 8411

McDonald's 6779 1413

Woodlands Rasa Istimewa Waterfront Restaurant 6366 9339 Waterfront Park

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