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  • Native Or Not?

    Native Or Not?

    Can you guess which are our native species from this list of flora and fauna found in Singapore?

  • Hello MacRitchie

    Hello MacRitchie

    Think you know MacRitchie? Make a visit to this familiar haunt to enjoy new finds.

  • From Flower to Fruit

    From Flower to Fruit

    Step into the world of pollination by finding out more about pollinator-attracting plants you may see in Singapore.

  • Rui En, The Reel-Life Arborist

    Rui En, The Reel-Life Arborist

    You’ve watched this star’s on-screen adventures in a variety of exciting drama serials. Most recently, she played a hard-boiled police officer in Unriddle, and a trendy girl-about-town in A Tale of 2 Cities.

  • ‘Sport’-lighting Orchids

    ‘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!

  • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve At 25

    Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve At 25

    Originally earmarked for development 25 years ago, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is now an invaluable wildlife sanctuary for a diverse range of flora and fauna. We look at some highlights and successes over the years.

  • Fun In The Sun

    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.

  • From Nothing to a Blooming Community

    From Nothing to a Blooming Community

    Amid the tranquil setting of the Chinese Garden is a Community In Bloom (CIB) garden with a padi field, recycling garden and other themed gardens. 2CG recently won the CIB Award for Best New Community Garden – an apt award for a garden that aims to be a community centre without a roof!

  • An Enchanted Evening With Andrea Bocelli

    An Enchanted Evening With Andrea Bocelli

    As dusk fell on 8 May 2010, the resident birds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens were joined in song by a star-studded lineup of human vocalists. The occasion was the YTL Concert of Celebration 2010, and the headline performer was Andrea Bocelli, world-renowned Italian tenor.

  • Soaring to New Xtremes

    Soaring to New Xtremes

    The last weekend in August was no ordinary weekend, at least, not for visitors to East Coast Park.

  • A Park for Everyone

    A Park for Everyone

    Life on the suspension bridge brings nothing but thrills to the Tan family.

  • Five Clicks To Enjoy Nature

    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.

  • Climbing Trees Is Serious Business!

    Climbing Trees Is Serious Business!

    Tree climbing is one of those unique outdoor activities that has stood the test of time. Today's middle-aged men have fond memories of shimmying up Tembusu trees in their youth, searching for Y-shaped branches to make into catapults. These days, tree climbing is regarded as an adventure activity, complete with modern safety equipment such as helmets, harnesses and ropes.

  • We Are Singapore

    We Are Singapore

    Singapore is a land with people of different languages, beliefs and cultural practices. But such diversity is also true of her other residents – the native plants and animals living in our midst.

  • Journey North By Northeast

    Journey North By Northeast

    Looking for an adventure? Take a walk or cycle along the North Eastern Riverine Loop, a 26-km park connector route where you can admire majestic trees and discover some unique flora and fauna.

  • Getting to the ‘Root’ of Gardening

    Getting to the ‘Root’ of Gardening

    Get to know five root vegetables you can grow in your home garden and use them to cook up a storm!

  • Singapore’s International Trees

    Singapore’s International Trees

    Did you know that many roadside trees that we see, walk past, and find shade under daily, originated from other countries? Learn more about some of these here.

  • The A to Z of Plants and Greenery

    The A to Z of Plants and Greenery

    In this two-part series, we bring you interesting snippets of information on common plants found in our gardens and parks, unique plant structures and other interesting botany-related facts. Learning about botany is not as easy as A, B, C, but hopefully this gives you a good start!

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