Foodies, Marine Cove at East Coast Park is now open – bigger and better than before. After extensive renovations, Marine Cove, with its spectacular vista of the sea, is ready to reclaim its reputation as one of Singapore’s premiere family-friendly locations.

Learn about eight Native Orchids of Singapore, and see if you can identify these local beauties the next time you are out exploring our green spaces.

Here is a recommended selection of books, produced recently by the National Parks Board, that will provide readers with ideas and inspiration, encouraging them to venture beyond the page and immersing themselves in nature to create their very own real-life magical moments.