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Native Or Not?
Can you guess which are our native species from this list of flora and fauna found in Singapore?
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From Flower to Fruit
Step into the world of pollination by finding out more about pollinator-attracting plants you may see in Singapore.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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!
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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.
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Soaring to New Xtremes
The last weekend in August was no ordinary weekend, at least, not for visitors to East Coast Park.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!