Have you hiked or biked along the Round Island Route? Head up to the Changi node of the route to take in crisp sea breezes and picturesque scenery, for an experience to remember.

Near the exit of the Marketplace at last November's 20th World Orchid Conference, surrounded by booths selling orchid plants from Peru, Taiwan and elsewhere in the world, was a booth decorated with bags, notebooks and other paper products for sale. Next to the youthful looks of the lady manning the booth, the floral and nature prints on the products looked oddly old-fashioned, almost 19th century, with their inked designs and letterpress feel.

Betel nut, Thai ginger, nutmeg. What would your reply be if you were asked what they are commonly used for? If you reply that they are good for eating or for flavouring food, you are right. But did you know they have healing properties, too?

Find out how Mrs Kirtida Mekani was inspired to start the Plant-A-Tree programme and why she decided to encourage others to care for our natural heritage.

Here are some interesting facts about the Singapore Botanic Gardens that you may not know about!

For Ponnappan Narayanan, his love for taking pictures of parks started when he bought a DSLR camera eight years ago. With his trusty camera, he would visit parks around Singapore and take pictures of them in the early morning or evening, especially where there are waterways as he liked how much the light reflects off the water to brighten the plants and other objects on it.

Nature playgardens are designed with biophilic elements and natural materials meant for the young to engage in child-directed spontaneous play. Discover three playgardens perfect for kids to enjoy while learning about nature.

Are you a pet owner looking for pet-friendly places to explore? Here are five suggestions for places to go and things to do in our green spaces with your canine friends.

Singapore turns 54 this year! In celebration of this birthday, we re-examine 10 local icons, presenting interesting facts and figures about them that you may not know about.

Get to know five native orchids you can see along our streets and in many of our green spaces.

Our companion animals are so much part of our everyday lives that you may think you know everything about them. Read on to separate some pet facts from fiction.

Planning to return to Singapore with a dog or cat from abroad? Here are some key factors to consider and requirements to fulfil before making that trip.

Looking to dive deeper into Singapore’s history and natural heritage? Step back in time at Labrador Nature Reserve and learn of the new measures to safeguard it for future generations.

Find out how our City in Nature helps boost Singapore’s climate resilience.

Keeping a pet is a lifelong commitment and comes with many responsibilities. A first key decision is whether you should adopt or purchase the animal.

Find out how a group of playful preschoolers and a group of adults doing their best to mind the children became the inspiration for this little book of haiku set in the charming landscape of HortPark.

If you thought that fine jewellery stands only for luxury and excess, think again. Local jewellery designer Choo Yilin uses jewellery design as a vehicle to spread environmental messages. The latest collection from her label,Choo Yilin Artisan Jewellery, is called the Tree Series. Each necklace, bracelet and ring features motifs derived from the forest: leaves, roots, vines and buds. In some pieces, the bronze lustre and rugged texture even imitate the colour and feel of tree bark.

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