National Parks

People and Places

  • A Walk to Remember

    A Walk to Remember

    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.

  • Two Ladies and the Printing Press

    Two Ladies and the Printing Press

    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.

  • A Garden of Healing

    A Garden of Healing

    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?

  • A Tireless Supporter Of Nature

    A Tireless Supporter Of Nature

    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.

  • Our Native Orchids

    Our Native Orchids

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

  • Pros and Cons of Adopting an Animal

    Pros and Cons of Adopting an Animal

    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.

  • Pets Fact or Fiction?

    Pets Fact or Fiction?

    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.

  • Bringing A Pet Into Singapore

    Bringing A Pet Into Singapore

    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.

  • Our City in Nature Explained: Climate Resilience

    Our City in Nature Explained: Climate Resilience

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

  • Haven for History and Natural Heritage

    Haven for History and Natural Heritage

    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.

  • The Inspiration Behind Excursion to HortPark

    The Inspiration Behind Excursion to HortPark

    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.

  • Marine Cove Rediscovered

    Marine Cove Rediscovered

    Set sail for the fun times at Marine Cove, which sports an all-new look, great eating options and a large family-friendly playground.

  • Baubles With A Green Message

    Baubles With A Green Message

    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.

  • Hello MacRitchie

    Hello MacRitchie

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

  • Hop Hop Hurray

    Hop Hop Hurray

    This month, we celebrate the wonders of rabbits by digging up seven interesting nuggets about these ‘hoppy’ critters that will surely intrigue you!

  • Sand-sational Fun

    Sand-sational Fun

    Situated in East Coast Park, Castle Beach is a social enterprise that promotes family bonding through sandcastle building.

  • Sharing His Passion For Gardening

    Sharing His Passion For Gardening

    Hamzah Bin Osman works full-time as a technician in an architecture firm, and yet he manages to find the time and energy to tend the garden of Teck Ghee Primary School (TGPS), where his daughter attends class.

  • Understanding ‘Strange’ Animal Behaviours

    Understanding ‘Strange’ Animal Behaviours

    A sneeze or a sigh from your pet could mean differently from what you think. Get some insight into a few not-so-common actions you may observe in your pet.

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