Festival Talks and Workshops

There will be many engaging talks, activities and workshops by NParks and our partners to encourage the community to discover and learn more about our nature in Singapore. Through these, you can better understand our City in Nature and local biodiversity! Please check back regularly for more updates as you do not want to miss out!

NParks Spotlight Series

Come join us as our guest speakers from various stakeholders of the nature community share fascinating insights about Singapore's rich natural heritage.

Date	Time	Spotlight Talk	Location
25 May 2024	1.30pm - 3pm	Marine Talk for Kids Details coming soon!	Details coming soon!
4pm - 5.30pm	Perspectives from LKCNHM: Archiving our Historical Biodiversity The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is Singapore’s only natural history museum, and a leading institution in Southeast Asian biodiversity research, education, and outreach. Located at the National University of Singapore, over a million biological specimens, artefacts, field notes, drawings, and photographs from Southeast Asia are housed in our iconic rock-shaped building. As safe-keepers of Singapore’s natural heritage, we not only seek to share knowledge with the public, but also recognise the value of our collections among the scientific community and support biodiversity research in Singapore and in the region. This talk will share about LKCNHM’s role in archiving our historical biodiversity, specific to a wild Punggol in the past and present and our ongoing digitisation programmes.	NLB Programme Room (Level 5)
26 May 2024	11am - 12.30pm	Discovering the Bees of Singapore From magnificent carpenters to minuscule ground-dwellers, Singapore hosts an impressive array of bee species that inhabit our parks, forests, mangroves, and urban gardens. Despite their crucial role as pollinators, bees are frequently misunderstood or overlooked. Join us as we unveil the fascinating diversity of these beneficial insects, and learn how you can actively contribute to expanding our understanding of them! Speaker: Zestin Soh (NParks)	NLB Programme room (Level 5)

Date

Time

Spotlight Talk

Location

25 May 2024

1.30pm - 3pm

Marine Talk for Kids

Details coming soon!

4pm - 5.30pm

Perspectives from LKCNHM: Archiving our Historical Biodiversity

The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is Singapore’s only natural history museum, and a leading institution in Southeast Asian biodiversity research, education, and outreach. Located at the National University of Singapore, over a million biological specimens, artefacts, field notes, drawings, and photographs from Southeast Asia are housed in our iconic rock-shaped building. As safe-keepers of Singapore’s natural heritage, we not only seek to share knowledge with the public, but also recognise the value of our collections among the scientific community and support biodiversity research in Singapore and in the region. This talk will share about LKCNHM’s role in archiving our historical biodiversity, specific to a wild Punggol in the past and present and our ongoing digitisation programmes.

NLB Programme Room (Level 5)

26 May 2024

11am - 12.30pm

Discovering the Bees of Singapore

From magnificent carpenters to minuscule ground-dwellers, Singapore hosts an impressive array of bee species that inhabit our parks, forests, mangroves, and urban gardens. Despite their crucial role as pollinators, bees are frequently misunderstood or overlooked. Join us as we unveil the fascinating diversity of these beneficial insects, and learn how you can actively contribute to expanding our understanding of them!

Speaker: Zestin Soh (NParks)

NLB Programme room (Level 5)

Past Webinars

Learn more about our City in Nature and Singapore’s biodiversity with videos of previously conducted webinars.

Activities and Workshops

Learn more about how to care for our City in Nature and its flora and fauna through these opportunities and workshops.

Date	Time	Workshop	Location
25 May 2024	12.15pm - 2pm	The Fussy Juvenile Horseshoe Crab at Chek Jawa by Nature Society Singapore and students from Dunman Secondary School This workshop is designed to captivate and educate children aged 5 to 12, revolving around the delightful narrative of "No Worms for Dinner." Dunman Secondary School students will bring the book to life through storytelling. Following the narrative journey, participants will be invited to consolidate their newfound knowledge through a thoughtfully constructed quiz in a fun and interactive manner. To further enrich this experience, the workshop will include a hands-on coloring activity, carefully curated to spotlight key characters from the book. This aims to reinforce the children's connection with the story, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the narrative's nuances. Through this multifaceted approach, the workshop aims to foster a love for reading, stimulate imaginative thinking, and cultivate artistic skills among its youthful participants.	Workshop Zone (Stage)
	2.15pm - 4pm	All About Sharks! by The Dorsal Effect Workshop for children to learn more about sharks in an interactive way through quizzes and hands on activities. Learn more about how you can take action for sharks and the ocean with The Dorsal Effect. [No registration required; simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.]	Workshop Zone (Stage)
	4.15pm - 6pm	Marine-themed Crafts for Kids by Friends of Marine Park Details coming soon!	Workshop Zone (Stage)
26 May 2024	10.15am - 12pm	Love Our Wildcats! by Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG) Join SWAG to hear stories of leopard cats, tigers and leopards! Have fun colouring wildcats, and having your face painted as one of our beloved wildcats!	Workshop Zone (Stage)
	10.30am - 12.30pm	Workshop for Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity by Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity Introduction to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversit Framework, where we will introduce the 23 targets and encourage participants to think about existing policies in Singapore and how they can be better enhanced.	Function Room (Level 5)
	12.15pm - 2pm	ConservaClay with WWF-Singapore Join WWF-Singapore for an immersive hands-on experience that ignites your passion for nature. Delve into the art of clay sculpting under the guidance of our skilled facilitators. Unleash your creativity as you mold the clay into creatures inspired by the wonders of the animal kingdom and lush plant life. But there's more to this workshop than just artistry! As you craft your clay creations, you'll also discover fascinating insights into local species and the conservation efforts needed to protect them. It's a unique opportunity to blend creativity with conservation and make a meaningful impact. Mark your calendars and join us at the Workshop Zone on the 26th May 2024 to be part of the fun-filled eco-artistry session. [No registration required; simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.]	Workshop Zone (Stage)
	2.15pm - 4pm	Marine Biodiversity Workshop with Just Keep Thinking Learn about our native wildlife hidden in our marine shores, and how we can better appreciate them. End off with a badge-making session!	Workshop Zone (Stage)
	4.15pm - 6pm	Playtime with Rey and Kingsley by NParks, NBC/BIO Workshop to feature 2024's Playtime Series: Rey and Kingsley's Mangrove Adventure!	Workshop Zone (Stage)