A single seed takes root and remakes the world around it—cool shade, living soil, stable moisture. Multiply that by thousands and you have a forest.

It is truly remarkable that such a tiny vulnerable beginning can grow into something so powerful!

Each forest is unique, shaped by the trees that grow there. In this exhibition at the Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, discover the super-powers of trees: weather-making, food-producing, world-building.

Level 2, Forest Discover Centre @ OCBC Arboretum (Gallop Extension)
From 26 March 2026
Open daily*, 9am – 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm)
*Closed on the last Monday of every month

Admission is free.

About the Forest Discovery Centre

Gallop House No. 5 (Atbara) is Singapore’s oldest surviving colonial era bungalow. Built in 1898, it now houses the Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, which showcases Singapore’s forest ecosystems, and highlights the importance of conserving them. Through a series of interpretive and interactive displays, visitors can enjoy a bird's eye view of Singapore’s diverse forests, and learn about the Gardens’ historical role in conserving them. Highlights include a photographic installation of forest trees, family-friendly displays and videos featuring three distinctive forest habitats found in Singapore, and their unique flora and fauna.