People and Places
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A Walk to Remember
Have you hiked or biked along the Round Island Route? Head up to the Changi node of the route to take in crisp sea breezes and picturesque scenery, for an experience to remember.
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‘Sport’-lighting Orchids
From politicians to pop stars, there are orchid hybrids named after well-known figures from around the world. To celebrate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, get to know five orchids named after well-known athletes!
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Getting To Know The City In A Garden
In Singapore, greenery is quite literally everywhere. And for this young American expat couple, it has been a constant feature of their lives here. On the day that Alli and Kyle Proffitt first arrived in Singapore, they were both struck by the greenery that greeted them immediately.
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Journey To The Past
Fort Canning Park will be the venue for the commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial later this year. Before that, we uncover some hidden gems in this rich historical location.
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Project By The Community, For The Community
The Ubin Project was launched in 2014, with the community driving programmes and activities for the community. We look back at some recent highlights.
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Fun In The Sun
Sun’s out, fun’s in! Hanging out with your friends, or looking for things to do with the family? Here are nine exciting activities you can enjoy in our parks and gardens.
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Friends to the Birds
As Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve turns 25 this year, we speak to Mdm Halilah Ahmad, who has worked at the Reserve, quite literally, from the first day.
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Gardens Up North
Singapore has an abundance of parks and gardens all across the island, but if you head up north, you can find four interesting green spaces to check out!
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Staff In Travail
Two years after becoming the Garden's first superintendent, in September 1877, Murton became embroiled in a staff dispute that nearly cost him his life. Dr Taylor’s telling of this incident comes from an account published in The Straits Times then.
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A Competition That Builds Bonds
The Gardeners’ Cup may be a competition, but for the teams participating, it’s a wonderful way to meet like-minded people, exchange gardening tips and have lots of fun.
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T(h)ree Passions
A nature lover, trail runner and photography enthusiast, Christopher Koh finds that volunteering for the Nature Cares programme not only allows him to do his part for the community, but also provides him with the opportunity to indulge in some of his favourite pastimes.
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A Design For Life
Visitors to the 2010 Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) may find that one of the Landscape & Fantasy Gardens is reminiscent of the alien world depicted in a blockbuster 3D sci-fi movie that thrilled audiences last year.
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A Nature Park in Your Neighbourhood
When I first learnt of the new Dairy Farm Nature Park, I had been expecting a small neighbourhood park with an exercise corner. After all, as a former resident of Bukit Panjang, I was familiar enough...
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Exploring the Southern Ridges
Joining the National Parks Board has broadened my appreciation for greenery overnight. Now I look forward to every working trip to visit our parks and nature reserves, just to experience a world beyond the concrete jungle. That's why I jumped at the chance to explore the Southern Ridges with two friends, on the pretext of writing this article for you, my dear readers.
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Fort Canning Park
Given Singapore's renowned status for being an urban jungle, Fort Canning Park is a welcome respite from the concrete surroundings within the central area of the business district.
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Eight Pet Behaviour Myths
We debunk common myths about your pet’s behaviour for you to build a better relationship with your animal companion.
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Five Clicks To Enjoy Nature
You can still enjoy our green spaces and do your part for conservation while you stay in. Here are five things you can do online during this period.
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A Chugging Good Time
I spent a considerable part of my childhood in Tiong Bahru as my family used to live in the vicinity. I remember accompanying my mum to the wet market in the mornings and having breakfast at the food centre after that. For years, even after we moved away from Tiong Bahru, my dad would make a trip down at least once a month to get his hair cut by his regular barber. Till today, my mum still goes to the Tiong Bahru market on weekends, because she claims the produce there is fresher.