For a getaway from the bustle of the city, enjoy a delightful meal at Vineyard, set within the lush gardens of HortPark. Its fine food and tranquil ambience come together to create an unforgettable experience for the discerning diner.

We have a set lunch for 2 (worth $44++) to give away to one My Green Space reader! Simply answer these questions for your chance to win.

1) At Vineyard, you can enjoy ____ cuisine:

a. French, Japanese and German
b. Thai, French and Italian
c. Italian, Middle Eastern and Korean

2) Complete this sentence: “I would like to have lunch at HortPark because ____ :

Contest closes on 10 November 2011. Email your answer tonparks_mailbox@nparks.gov.sgwith the subject title ‘My Green Space Contest – Vineyard’, together with your name and contact number. Prize will be awarded to a respondent with the correct answer to (1) and the most meaningful answer to (2).

World Orchid Show – Admission Tickets

The World Orchid Show from 13 to 20 November 2011 will feature more than 75 stunning displays of orchid species and hybrids by exhibitors from 23 countries. Ticket holders to the show can also enjoy an exclusive preview of the Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay.

We have five pairs of tickets to the 20th World Orchid Show to give away! Each ticket admits one adult or child.

To stand a chance at winning a pair of tickets, visithttp://www.20woc.com.sgto find the answers to the following questions:

1) Where will the 20th World Orchid Show take place?
a. Marina Square
b. Marina Bay Financial Centre
c. Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre

2) The theme of the 20th World Orchid Conference is “Where Old World and New World Orchids Meet”. True or false?

3) What are you looking forward to seeing at the 20th World Orchid Show?

After answering the contest questions, do visit the20th World Orchid Conference Facebook pageand check out the videos of the Orchird Man, as he playfully gets Singaporeans to share what is their little piece of paradise. Perhaps the videos may inspire you to find your piece of paradise too.

Contest closes on 31 October 2011. Email your answers tonparks_mailbox@nparks.gov.sgwith the subject title ‘My Green Space Contest – WOC Tickets’, together with your name and contact number. Prizes will be awarded to entries with the most meaningful answers to question 3, and with correct answers to the first two questions.

Ever wished for answers to your burning questions about our country’s natural history? Now you can read about the last two centuries of nature conservation in Singapore. Launched by the National University of Singapore and supported by NParks, this 552-page book is a comprehensive guide to our amazing biodiversity.

We have two copies of the Singapore Biodiversity Encyclopedia (worth $69.50 each) to give away! Simply answer these questions for your chance to win.

1) When was it first decided that Singapore’s forest reserves should be used for “research, education, recreation and as samples of the country’s biographic history and heritage”? (Look for a hint onthis page.)

2) Why is biodiversity important to you?

Contest closes on 10 November 2011. Email your answers tonparks_mailbox@nparks.gov.sgwith the subject title ‘My Green Space Contest – Singapore Biodiversity Encyclopedia’, together with your name and contact number. Prizes will be awarded to entries with the most meaningful answers to question 2, and with the correct answer to question 1.