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  • 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.

  • In Beak Condition

    In Beak Condition

    Do you own a bird, or are thinking of owning one? Let's look at some common beak problems faced by bird owners.

  • Incorporating Garden Living Into Your Urban Lifestyle

    Incorporating Garden Living Into Your Urban Lifestyle

    The Garden Shop has the perfect kick-starter kit for you to embark on your journey to enjoying a bit of nature in your home and office.

  • Walking with Giants

    Walking with Giants

    'Primary Rainforest'. How nostalgic to hear the term being mentioned by our guide, Paul. He was explaining that we were standing in what was the last main area of primary rainforest left in Singapore - the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • Let’s Talk About Tortoises and Turtles

    Let’s Talk About Tortoises and Turtles

    Find out fast facts to differentiate our shelled friends, the tortoise and turtle.

  • 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.

  • Seeking Gardening Volunteers!

    Seeking Gardening Volunteers!

    Love the outdoors and have a green thumb? Join HortPark’s new volunteering programme for gardeners. The “HortPark Care for Plants” programme is open to interested members of public of all ages. It provides you with opportunities to share your knowledge and gardening skills with others.

  • 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.

  • Have An “Ox-spicious” New Year

    Have An “Ox-spicious” New Year

    As we usher in the Lunar New Year of the Ox this year, get to know six flora and fauna found in Singapore that appear to be associated with cattle.

  • 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.

  • An Atmosphere Of Good Dining

    An Atmosphere Of Good Dining

    The newly opened Parkland Green offers a variety of dining options with great views of the beach too, as the writer of this article discovered.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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