January to June 2025
NATURE IMMERSION
New Walk in Nature: A Guided Nature Immersion programme
This immersive programme invites participants to deepen their connection with the natural world through a series of guided invitations at tranquil spots within the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Over 2 hours, attendees will:
- Engage in sensory awareness exercises to heighten their perception of nature
- Learn techniques for mindful observation of the natural environment
- Participate in nature-inspired reflective activities
- Discover the principles of nature connection and its benefits for well-being
Led by an experienced nature guide, this walk is designed to foster a sense of interconnectedness with nature, reduce stress, and deepen appreciation for nature and the environment. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please dress appropriately for a 2 hour walk through the Gardens taking account of the heat.
Please bring along the following items for the session
- Water bottle for hydration
- Rain protection gear (e.g., poncho, umbrella) – session will embrace wet conditions
- Sun protection gear (e.g., sunscreen, hat/cap) – session will embrace hot conditions
Date: Saturday, 18 January 2025 (Please click here to register.)
Date (repeat session 1): Saturday, 15 February 2025 (Please click here to register.)
Date (repeat session 2): Saturday, 1 March 2025 (Please click here to register.)
Time : 9.00 – 11.00am.
Venue : Meeting Point is at the Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee : Free
TOUR
Explore the World of Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)
Find out more about carnivorous plants that lure, trap and devour insects! Discover how these plants can flourish in your home and learn more about the basic morphology, ecology, care requirements, and propagation methods of pitcher plants (Nepenthes).
Over 1 hour, attendees will learn about:
- Ecological habitats and relationships
- Unique plant characteristics – e.g., seeing how the leaves can be modified into tendrils and pitchers filled with digestive fluid
- Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
- Propagation methods
Date : Saturday, 8 March 2025
Time : 10.00 – 11.00 am
Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee : $6.12/- per adult
(Please click here to register.)
POP-UP SHOWCASE BOOTH
Orchid Discoveries: An Introduction to Orchid Hybridisation
Discover how the Gardens grows orchid hybrids using the process of micropropagation. Learn about the materials used and the transplantation process of orchid plantlets from flask to pot. Join us at Burkill Hall, at the National Orchid Garden.
Date : Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Date (repeat session 1) : Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Time : Drop in anytime from 10.00 – 11.00 am
Venue : Burkill Hall, National Orchid Garden
Fee : Admission fees to the National Orchid Garden apply
No registration required.
WORKSHOP
Herbs and Spices
Understand more about the herbs and spices commonly used in Asian cooking! This workshop will explore their historical significance, uses as herbal remedies and methods of propagation.
Over 3 hours, attendees will learn about:
- Herbs vs spices, what are they?
- Different types of herbs, spices, and local products in which they are found
- Propagation of common herb and spice plants
Date : Saturday, 10 May 2024
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee : $50.94/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)
(Please click here to register.)
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Growing Orchids
Keen to do some soilless gardening? Try your hand at growing orchids! Many tropical orchid species and hybrids are epiphytic. They thrive well without soil. Bring home your own orchid plant to start your gardening journey.
Over 2 hours, attendees will learn about:
- What is an Orchid?
- Diversity of orchids
- Basic needs of an Orchid
- Transplanting and propagation methods
- Caring for your Orchid
Date : Saturday, 17 May 2024
Time : 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee : $45.85/- per participant (inclusive of all materials)
(Please click here to register.)
TALK
Growing Gingers for your Kitchen
The Ginger family Zingiberaceae has various edible plants that are consumed worldwide. There are also gingers that are cultivated as ornamental plants and used in traditional medicine. The rhizomes, leaves and even flowers of some species are edible. Due to their fragrance and spicy taste, they are popular as spices and flavouring agents. This talk will cover Common ginger, Turmeric and Cekur. These three ginger species are suitable for beginners and apartment dwellers who prefer growing gingers in pots.
Over 1 hour, attendees will learn about:
- Ecological habitats and distribution
- Plant characteristics
- Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
- Propagation methods of Common Ginger, Turmeric and Cekur
Date : Saturday, 24 May 2024
Time : 10.00 – 11.00 am
Venue : Centre for Education and Outreach
Fee : Free
(Please click here to register.)
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