Lifestyle- Recreation and Activities
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In Beak Condition
Do you own a bird, or are thinking of owning one? Let's look at some common beak problems faced by bird owners.
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Meet Nature’s Singers
With the iconic Henderson Waves and beautiful HortPark gardens, the Southern Ridges is a shutterbug’s dream location. However, did you know that it is also home to more than 40 species of birds? Read on for some interesting species you can expect to see.
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Experience The Joy Of Bird Watching
Did you know that Singapore is home to around 400 species of native and migratory birds? If you enjoy listening to their cheery chirpings, give bird watching a try.
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Dine At The Park
Seized by a craving for good food and lush greenery at the same time? Drop by one of these five eateries nestled in nature-rich areas. The good news is: you can always work off the calories later by taking a walk in the park.
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Weird Wonderful Wildlife
Are you familiar with our local wildlife? Here are eight of the weirdest but most wonderful flora and fauna that can be found right here in Singapore.
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Where the ‘Wild’ Ones Are
With the sun out, children will want to play! For a fun family day out, we recommend these five great playgrounds, with special and whimsically-designed play equipment.
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Arborists Climb to the Top
As trees are a common sight in Singapore, many may not pay heed to them at all. The ones at Cathay Green, however, were the centre of attention on 25 and 26 July
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A Sweet Weekend Brunch in the Gardens
Charlotte and her friend Alex spent a relaxing Sunday in Bee’s Knees at the Garage, a 5–10 minute stroll from the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Bukit Timah Gate.
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Dinner With A View
Think waterfront dining and the usual suspects come to mind – the ever popular Clarke Quay, perhaps swanky Keppel Bay or the familiar food belt in East Coast Park. However, for those who know where to look, there are other places to enjoy a million-dollar view even if you don’t have deep pockets.
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Learning To Be A Responsible PCN User!
It was a bright and sunny Saturday morning this April when more than 50 of us gathered at East Coast Park Road Safety Park for the PC&Frens Networking Ride along the Eastern Coastal Loop, which is part of the Park Connector Network (PCN). We cycled through the scenic 20 km route, covering three of the eight parks in this loop. Along the way, we enjoyed the scenic views along East Coast beach, beautiful Bedok Town Park as well as the peaceful and tranquil Bedok Reservoir.
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A Concert Fit For Kings
On the night of 19 November, the two painted kings in the Kings of Freedom exhibit at Bedok Reservoir Park remained regal and silent – as indeed they do every night. But they were the exception. All around them, the park was abuzz and alight with excitement and energy.
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‘Tis The Season To Be… Green
Christmas is traditionally celebrated with the giving and receiving of presents. During the 2010 Christmas season, partners of the Garden City Fund decided they would give back to the environment as well. At Takashimaya Shopping Centre, customers making use of the complimentary gift-wrapping service were encouraged to donate to the Garden City Fund with every present wrapped. The funds collected at the gift-wrapping counters would then be used to plant trees all around Singapore at a later date.
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A ‘Happee’ Day At HortPark
For most of the children who visit HortPark, the gardening hub, playing in a park comes as a most natural thing to do. But when you’re a kid who’s living with cancer, opportunities to run about and play may not always come so easily. And so, on 31 October 2010, HortPark was transformed into a carnival ground for “Happee Day”, planned especially for 50 young folks from the Children Cancer Foundation.
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Chill Out at a Hotspot
At the always popular East Coast Park, it is not hard to find a serene spot to escape from the crowds, indulge in refreshing drinks and filling eats while enjoying the sea view, when there are lovely chill-out joints like Atmosphere Bistro at Parkland Green.
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Solutions for Your Resolutions
So that we are about two months into 2017, how about re-looking your New Year resolutions, and how you can keep them, with some help from us!
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Discover The Secrets Of The Swamp
What would it be like to live in a world that is extremely clean because there are no trees that require maintenance, nor birds to poop and dirty the place?
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PARK At Holland Village Park
When I mention Holland Village Park, the most common response I get is a bewildered “Where?” Not many people know that there is a new green space right outside the entrance of the Holland Village Circle Line station where the newly-minted PARK, a café by day and bistro by night, sits.
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A Fun Walk Among Giants
It was a cool, dry September morning that saw a group of people gather at Henderson Waves for the start of the “Fun Walk at the Southern Ridges”.