Biodiversity Week for Schools

As a lead-up to the International Day for Biological Diversity celebrated every year on 22 May, students can explore the diversity of local plants and animals in Singapore through our Biodiversity Week for Schools.

This year, Biodiversity Week for Schools will be held from 23 May to 31 May 2026.

Schools must register with us to participate in the following activity during Biodiversity Week for Schools 2026:

BioBlitz for schools

BioBlitz for schools is a wildlife survey in the school environment over a defined period to document flora and fauna as part of the BioBlitz wildlife survey, a nationwide initiative.

Target audience: Primary and secondary

Image above: Students learn how to identify common birds, butterflies and dragonflies during BioBlitz for schools

Learning objectives

Through this activity, students will:

• Learn basic wildlife survey techniques.
• Learn how to identify common birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Conducting the activity

We will provide participating schools with:

• BioBlitz booklets for students
• Paper binoculars
• 3 A2 sized posters on common dragonflies, common butterflies and common birds

Festival of Biodiversity

The Festival of Biodiversity showcases Singapore’s impressive variety of native flora and fauna to raise greater awareness of Singapore’s rich biodiversity.

Students can look forward to interactive activities and exhibitions by us and our nature group partners.

Target audience: All education levels

Playtime Series*

The Playtime Series is a collection of educational resources designed to introduce preschool students to Singapore's biodiversity through engaging stories and activities while developing their love for nature.

Target audience: Preschools (K1/K2) 

Image above: Preschool students interacting with their teacher while reading Rey and Kingsley’s Mangrove Adventure activity book

Conducting the activity

New themes and materials are introduced every year. Students can learn about native flora and fauna through an interactive activity book, complete with stickers and hands-on activities.

Participating schools are provided with the following:

• Free delivery of Living with Nature activity book.
• Animated video.
• Lesson plan.

You may also view the animated videos from previous years.

*Playtime Series will not be open for registration in 2026. 

Find out more about the Festival