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Greening schools for biodiversity

Open to all primary schools (upper primary), secondary schools and junior colleges, the Greening Schools for Biodiversity programme involves the targeted planting of native, biodiversity-attracting plants.

This greening process brings students and teachers closer to nature without leaving their school yard and creates new habitats for plants and animals.

Learning objectives

This programme aims to:

  • Educate students and teachers on how to identify the different plant and animal species that can be found in their school compounds.
  • Encourage teachers and students to learn about, appreciate and support local biodiversity.
  • Encourage student participation in caring for their school grounds and the environment.
  • Promote the exchange of information and expertise in enhancing biodiversity in schools.

Programme structure

Each programme cycle is 12 months long, and schools are encouraged to adopt it for at least 2 to 3 cycles.

Refer to the following to find out the activities within a cycle:

Training is provided in the following formats to guide students through the programme:

Training formatWhat to expect

Teachers' workshops

An introduction to native biodiversity, basic identification of flora and fauna, and techniques in conducting biodiversity surveys.

Outdoor guided walk

An introduction to, and familiarisation with, creating biodiversity trails.

We encourage teachers to train students through students' workshops using the materials provided so that they have a sufficient understanding of native biodiversity to carry out the programme themselves.

Students are to conduct at least 2 biodiversity audits during a programme cycle. These will happen:

  1. In May during the [internal link]BioBlitz for schools[/link], held in conjunction with [internal link]Biodiversity Week for schools[link].
  2. At least 3 months after BioBlitz for schools for monitoring purposes.

During the audits, students will survey the flora and fauna found in their school, and record their observations on data sheets and the SGBioAltas mobile app. 

Horticulturists engaged by NParks will conduct customised horticultural sessions which cover topics such as:

  • Guided walk on school grounds
  • Plant propagation
  • Design a planting layout plan

After completing all horticultural sessions and the first biodiversity audit, students are to carry out greening on selected plots within their school compound.

These plots will be selected with the help of NParks, which will also provide inputs in selecting suitable biodiversity-attracting flora.

Greening can involve any of the following:

  • Planting biodiversity-attracting flora.
  • Propagating existing plants.
  • Building floating wetlands in the school's aquatic habitats.

During the final phase of a cycle, students will need to:

  • Create a biodiversity trail (or enhance an existing one) in their school with guidance.
  • Conduct a guided walk of the trail for their peers or members of the community.

At the end of each cycle, both teachers and students are to submit reflections on the project and photographs taken throughout the greening journey.

How to register

Registration opens in Janiuary 2025. Email us to register your interest or to find out more information.

NEAR mobile app

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Last updated on 11 October 2024.