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Singapore Celebrates IYB2010 | The Orchid Conservation Fund | What’s On - Events | Deals for you
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Do you know that Singapore is home to the largest orchid plant in the world, the Grammatophyllum speciosum 虎兰 (Tiger Orchid) ? Also known as tiger orchid for its markings which resemble the skin of a tiger, this orchid is extremely rare if not already extinct in the wild in Singapore. The orchid was last found in the wild in Tuas and Pulau Ubin. Since a mature plant could weigh more than a ton, it is a wonder that such a huge plant could live on the trunk of a tree. As part of NParks' orchid conservation and reintroduction programme, the tiger orchid has been planted at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Pulau Ubin, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Labrador Park, Tiong Bahru Park, Kent Ridge Park, Sembawang Park, Woodlands Town Garden, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Orchard Boulevard, Holland Road and Mandai Road. |
The Orchid Conservation Fund is started by the Garden City Fund, NParks’ registered charity and IPC (Institute of Public Character), to raise some $250,000 to help conserve our native orchids. Contributions will be used to propagate and reintroduce rare and endangered orchid species back into the roads, parks and nature areas. Over time, these orchids should regenerate on their own. The Fund will be used to support the following: Those who are keen to contribute to the Fund can make their donations at www.gardencityfund.org. |
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 Slash Live in Singapore with special guests Coheed and CambriaDate: 2 Aug (Mon) The original member of Guns N’ Roses and one of hard rock’s finest guitarists is set to rock Singapore for the very first time at Fort Canning Park. |
 SINGfest 2010Date: 3 - 5 Aug (Tue - Thu) This highly anticipated outdoor music festival returns to Fort Canning Park bringing with it diverse names in music to wow the crowd. |
 Sounds & Colours: Chopin in SingaporeDate: 7 Aug (Sat) Join us for an eclectic mix of visual delights and acoustic stimulation to celebrate the Chopin Year 2010 in Singapore. |
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 National Day special: Beautiful Vanda Miss Joaquim (a planting cum art workshop) Date: 7 Aug (Sat) Learn interesting facts about our national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim. Have fun creating your own art pieces using plant materials in this fun filled programme. |
 Growing African Violet (Workshop) Date: 7 Aug (Sat) Familiarising yourself with proper soil mix, light and care will ensure months of colourful, healthy blooms. |
 heART for Nature Workshop Date: 7 Aug (Sat) This art workshop will help children express nature in various art forms. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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 Creatures Up Close and Personal - A mangrove guided tour Date: 7 Aug (Sat) Join the walk and discover fascinating facts about our mangrove inhabitants. |
 Community in Bloom Library Talk: Butterfly Garden@HortPark Date: 14 Aug (Sat) Suitable for: Come to this talk and learn more about these beautiful insects. |
 Revisiting History Embracing Nature - Trees of The FortDate: 14 Aug (Sat) Our nature loving guides from The Green Volunteers will walk you through this park that has undergone a series of historical transformations through the centuries. |
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 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve - Prawn and Fish DemoDate: 14 Aug (Sat) Find out more about tidal influence and watch a demonstration on the traditional method of prawn harvesting. |
 Roots, Shoots and Fruits! at Admiralty Park Date: 14 Aug (Sat) This guided walk highlights how different plants have adapted to the environment to allow successful growth and reproduction in Admiralty Park. |
 Dairy Farm Nature Park - Wallace Education Centre gallery walk Date: 14 Aug (Sat) Through engaging show and tell stations set up by our volunteers, you will get to know more about our natural history and how you can play a part in biodiversity conservation. |
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Orchid Growing : The Basics (Workshop)Date: 14 Aug (Sat) Learn how to grow healthy orchids and make them bloom. Participants will take home some selected orchid hybrids. |
 Singapore Symphony OrchestraDate: 15 Aug (Sun) Listen to light classics and popular favourites as you enjoy a special weekend picnic with family, friends and loved ones. |
 Nature Keeper Programme - My Neighbours Don't Like MeDate: 21 Aug (Sat) Particpants will learn about tall trees in the forests of Singapore and their importance as forest habitats for various species of animals such as eagles and hawks. |
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 The Art of Planting : Container Gardens & TerrariumsDate: 21 Aug (Sat) Learn to design your own attractive plant art piece for your home and find out how plants can self-sustain in a terrarium. |
 Community in Bloom Library Talk: Growing Roses in the TropicsDate: 21 Aug (Sat) The short demonstration is a step-by-step guide on implementing the correct rose plant pruning techniques. At the end of this talk, you’ll even be able to recognise and distinguish a grafted from a non-grafted rose plant. |
 Let’s Discover Plants & Animals - A Guided TourDate: 21 Aug (Sat) Learn fascinating facts about wildlife in the Garden and pick up tips on respecting them in nature and our environment. |
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 The Flora Malesiana SymposiumDate: 23 Aug - 27 Aug The Flora Malesiana Symposium is an important forum for the exchange of taxonomic and systematic ideas, and new research findings from the study of the flora of the Malesian region. |
 Heritage Festival at Fort CanningDate: 11 - 21 Aug (Wed - Sat) In conjunction with Heritage Festival, Fort Canning park has organised a host of activities from walks to workshops to showcase the rich heritage of this park. |
 Talk on Chek Jawa - Our Natural HeritageDate: 7 Aug (Sat) Suitable for: Come and discover Chek Jawa, one of Singapore's Nature Heritage sites. |
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Music lovers
Children aged 5 to 12 years old
Gardening enthusiasts and students aged 13 and above
Everyone
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Do you want to do your part to improve the environment and be involved in working with the natural world around us? The Plant-A-Tree Programme and the Orchid Conservation Fund are the answers. |
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