People and Places
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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.
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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.
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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!
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An Escape Into The Southern Ridges
At the end of a tiring work week, I took Friday afternoon off, and headed to Harbourfront MRT. Instead of indulging in retail therapy at the nearby malls, I was embarking on a solitary retreat in a world of green.
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Spice Up Your Life!
The gleeful voices of children echo down the pathway of Pasir Ris Park, towards the Kitchen Garden – the park’s little plot of homegrown spices. At a glance, passersby are bemused and confused at the odd sight of children clothed as miniature chefs, prancing through the park.
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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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Our City in Nature Explained: Biophilia and Biophilic Design
Find out why biophilia and biophilic design matter in enhancing our way of life in our City in Nature.
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Change Unwanted Pet Behaviours Without Punishment
Learn a science-based pet training technique to change undesirable behaviours in your pet in a pain-free manner.
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Watermelon Sugar
Sweet on watermelons? Besides the fruit everyone recognises, you can actually grow other plants named after the watermelon in your home garden.
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Cat Com-mew-nication
What is your cat trying to tell you when it acts in certain ways? We demystify a few interesting instances of feline body language.
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Getting To Know The City In A Garden
In Singapore, greenery is quite literally everywhere. And for this young American expat couple, it has been a constant feature of their lives here. On the day that Alli and Kyle Proffitt first arrived in Singapore, they were both struck by the greenery that greeted them immediately.
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‘Sport’-lighting Orchids
From politicians to pop stars, there are orchid hybrids named after well-known figures from around the world. To celebrate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, get to know five orchids named after well-known athletes!
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Journey To The Past
Fort Canning Park will be the venue for the commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial later this year. Before that, we uncover some hidden gems in this rich historical location.
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Project By The Community, For The Community
The Ubin Project was launched in 2014, with the community driving programmes and activities for the community. We look back at some recent highlights.
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Fun In The Sun
Sun’s out, fun’s in! Hanging out with your friends, or looking for things to do with the family? Here are nine exciting activities you can enjoy in our parks and gardens.
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Gardens Up North
Singapore has an abundance of parks and gardens all across the island, but if you head up north, you can find four interesting green spaces to check out!
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Friends to the Birds
As Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve turns 25 this year, we speak to Mdm Halilah Ahmad, who has worked at the Reserve, quite literally, from the first day.