Community Programmes and Activities

Head on out to participate in various programmes and activities by NParks and our partners to learn more about Singapore's natural heritage, ranging from guided walks in our parks and gardens, participating in citizen science programme and much more. Do keep a regular lookout for more updates.

Click to view activity lineup of each month.

April

Date	Event	How to Register
Programme Round Duration: 6 April 2024 - 26 April 2024 Training Date: 6 April 2024 (9 AM - 12 PM) Live Session: 17 April 2024 (7:30 PM - 9 PM)	Cyber Spotter Programme 2.0 April 2024 Cyber Spotter Programme 2.0 is a key citizen scientist component of the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online. Empowering people to be part of the solution by helping to detect and report illegal online listings. Selected volunteers will undergo training to identify prohibited wildlife products online and report any suspicious content to WWF. WWF will review the listings and work with the participating members of the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online to take further actions.	Click here to view website for more information. Click here to register.
13 April 2024 (9:30am - 11.30am)	Heritage on the Hill Guided Tour. Did you know that the history of Fort Canning dates to the 14th century? Check out the ancient artefacts from the hill, and join us on a journey that highlights the changing faces of Fort Canning, from the ancient 14th century to the colonial 19th century and beyond!	Click here to register.
13 April 2024 (1pm - 2pm)	A Peek into a Civet’s Life in Urban Singapore. The Common Palm Civet is a nocturnal mammal that lives among us in urban Singapore. Ever wondered what civets eat? Are they important to the ecosystem? Through this talk, you will learn the ways of the civet, where they can be seen and the threats that they face. In addition to the knowledge on civets, you will also learn about other urban wildlife and what general etiquette to adopt to best admire and appreciate the rich biodiversity that we have in Singapore.	Click here to register.
14 April 2024 (12.30pm - 1.30pm)	Snakes Alive! Learn about the different species of snakes that live in Singapore. Are all snakes dangerous? What should you do if you are bitten by a venomous snake? Get your questions answered and find out how we can peacefully coexist with our scaley neighbours.	Click here to register.
20 April 2024 (9am - 10.30am)	Apr 2024 GDO Nature Walk - Therapeutic Horticulture Experience. Have you gone on a therapeutic garden tour? Join us and explore the restorative benefits of therapeutic horticulture in our green spaces. This experience is for anyone who needs a moment of peace and tranquility. Led by trained guides, it is crafted to promote low-intensity exercise, stimulate memory, encourage positive social interactions, and foster mindfulness.	Registration will open at 10am on 5 Apr 2024, and will close either 3 days before the event or when fully registered. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email 3 days before the tour. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full. Click here to register.
20 April 2024 (9am - 10.30am)	Apr 2024 GDO Gardening Series - Best Air Plants for a Modern Gardener. Join Mr. Kevin Cheong from Pick A Plant to discover the top five essential Tillandsia varieties that flourish in Singapore's climate, and uncover the techniques for nurturing these exquisite air plants. Seats are limited, so sign up early to secure your spot!	Registration will open at 10am on 5 Apr 2024, and will close either 3 days before the event or when fully registered. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email 3 days before the talk. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full. Click here to register.
20 April 2024 (9am - 11am)	Trees of the Fort Guided Tour. The Trees of the Fort guided tour takes you to beautiful trees at Fort Canning Park amidst a backdrop of lush greenery and rich history. Fort Canning Hill, on which the park sits, once housed a Malay Kingdom in the 14th century. It was also the place of residence for several governors and was even transformed into a fort in the 1860s.	Click here to register.
20 April 2024 (10am - 11am)	Apr 2024 GDO Nature Walk - Orchid Garden Tour. Indulge in the enchanting world of orchids with our short and sweet Orchid Garden Tour! Let the friendly volunteer guides, from The Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA), take you on a journey through stunning displays of vibrant colours and sweet fragrances. Sign up now to discover the beauty of orchids!	Registration will open at 10 am on 5 Apr 2024 and will close either 3 days before the event or when fully registered. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email 3 days before the tour. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full. Click here to register.
27 April 2024 (10am - 11.30am)	Fort Canning Galleries Guided Tour. Join us on a guided tour of the Fort Canning Heritage Gallery, which traces the rich history of the hill and showcases the rare artefacts found here. This tour will also take you to the Spice Gallery, which looks at the history of spices and spice traders in Singapore, and is nestled in Singapore's most diverse spice garden.	Click here to register.
27 April 2024 (10am - 10.45am)	Race Against Time - Science Behind a Botanic Garden Tour. This session introduces the research facilities at the Singapore Botanic Gardens such as the Library of Botany & Horticulture, Orchid & Micro-propagation laboratory and the Herbarium. Highlights of this 45-minute tour includes a visit to the Herbarium which stores physical records of reference plant materials, some dating as far back as 1790. In addition, learn about our hybridization programme for orchids, a process introduced back in 1930’s by the then Director, R.E Holttum.	Registration required 15-min prior at the Tanglin Visitor Services Desk. Limited slots on a first-come-first-served basis. For ages 9 and above. Click here to visit the website for more information.
28 April 2024 (10.30am - 12pm)	Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan Launch Event. The STCP is a ground-up collaborative document that consolidates the knowledge, views, concerns, and recommendations of Singapore society for the conservation of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity.	This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg. Click here to register.
30 April 2024 (7.30pm - 10.30pm)	Breeding of Urban Farming Crops. Learn how genome-editing approach is being used for breeding of urban farming crops!	This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/ Click here to register.

Date

Event

How to Register

Programme Round Duration: 6 April 2024 - 26 April 2024

Training Date: 6 April 2024 (9 AM - 12 PM)

Live Session: 17 April 2024 (7:30 PM - 9 PM)

Cyber Spotter Programme 2.0 April 2024

Cyber Spotter Programme 2.0 is a key citizen scientist component of the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online. Empowering people to be part of the solution by helping to detect and report illegal online listings. Selected volunteers will undergo training to identify prohibited wildlife products online and report any suspicious content to WWF. WWF will review the listings and work with the participating members of the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online to take further actions.

Click here to view website for more information.

Click here to register.

13 April 2024 (9:30am - 11.30am)

Heritage on the Hill Guided Tour.

Did you know that the history of Fort Canning dates to the 14th century? Check out the ancient artefacts from the hill, and join us on a journey that highlights the changing faces of Fort Canning, from the ancient 14th century to the colonial 19th century and beyond!

Click here to register.

13 April 2024 (1pm - 2pm)

A Peek into a Civet’s Life in Urban Singapore.

The Common Palm Civet is a nocturnal mammal that lives among us in urban Singapore. Ever wondered what civets eat? Are they important to the ecosystem? Through this talk, you will learn the ways of the civet, where they can be seen and the threats that they face. In addition to the knowledge on civets, you will also learn about other urban wildlife and what general etiquette to adopt to best admire and appreciate the rich biodiversity that we have in Singapore.

Click here to register.

14 April 2024 (12.30pm - 1.30pm)

Snakes Alive!

Learn about the different species of snakes that live in Singapore. Are all snakes dangerous? What should you do if you are bitten by a venomous snake? Get your questions answered and find out how we can peacefully coexist with our scaley neighbours.

Click here to register.

20 April 2024 (9am - 10.30am)

Apr 2024 GDO Nature Walk - Therapeutic Horticulture Experience.

Have you gone on a therapeutic garden tour? Join us and explore the restorative benefits of therapeutic horticulture in our green spaces. This experience is for anyone who needs a moment of peace and tranquility. Led by trained guides, it is crafted to promote low-intensity exercise, stimulate memory, encourage positive social interactions, and foster mindfulness.

Registration will open at 10am on 5 Apr 2024, and will close either 3 days before the event or when fully registered. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email 3 days before the tour. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full.

Click here to register.

20 April 2024 (9am - 10.30am)

Apr 2024 GDO Gardening Series - Best Air Plants for a Modern Gardener.

Join Mr. Kevin Cheong from Pick A Plant to discover the top five essential Tillandsia varieties that flourish in Singapore's climate, and uncover the techniques for nurturing these exquisite air plants.

Seats are limited, so sign up early to secure your spot!

Registration will open at 10am on 5 Apr 2024, and will close either 3 days before the event or when fully registered. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email 3 days before the talk. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full.

Click here to register.

20 April 2024 (9am - 11am)

Trees of the Fort Guided Tour.

The Trees of the Fort guided tour takes you to beautiful trees at Fort Canning Park amidst a backdrop of lush greenery and rich history. Fort Canning Hill, on which the park sits, once housed a Malay Kingdom in the 14th century. It was also the place of residence for several governors and was even transformed into a fort in the 1860s.

Click here to register.

20 April 2024 (10am - 11am)

Apr 2024 GDO Nature Walk - Orchid Garden Tour.

Indulge in the enchanting world of orchids with our short and sweet Orchid Garden Tour! Let the friendly volunteer guides, from The Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA), take you on a journey through stunning displays of vibrant colours and sweet fragrances. Sign up now to discover the beauty of orchids!

Registration will open at 10 am on 5 Apr 2024 and will close either 3 days before the event or when fully registered. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email 3 days before the tour. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full.

Click here to register.

27 April 2024 (10am - 11.30am)

Fort Canning Galleries Guided Tour.

Join us on a guided tour of the Fort Canning Heritage Gallery, which traces the rich history of the hill and showcases the rare artefacts found here. This tour will also take you to the Spice Gallery, which looks at the history of spices and spice traders in Singapore, and is nestled in Singapore's most diverse spice garden.

Click here to register.

27 April 2024 (10am - 10.45am)

Race Against Time - Science Behind a Botanic Garden Tour.

This session introduces the research facilities at the Singapore Botanic Gardens such as the Library of Botany & Horticulture, Orchid & Micro-propagation laboratory and the Herbarium.

Highlights of this 45-minute tour includes a visit to the Herbarium which stores physical records of reference plant materials, some dating as far back as 1790. In addition, learn about our hybridization programme for orchids, a process introduced back in 1930’s by the then Director, R.E Holttum.

Registration required 15-min prior at the Tanglin Visitor Services Desk. Limited slots on a first-come-first-served basis. For ages 9 and above.

Click here to visit the website for more information.

28 April 2024 (10.30am - 12pm)

Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan Launch Event.

The STCP is a ground-up collaborative document that consolidates the knowledge, views, concerns, and recommendations of Singapore society for the conservation of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity.

This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore.

Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg.

Click here to register.

30 April 2024 (7.30pm - 10.30pm)

Breeding of Urban Farming Crops.

Learn how genome-editing approach is being used for breeding of urban farming crops!

This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/

Click here to register.

May

Date	Event	How to Register
4 May 2024 (8.30am – 10.30am)	Walk With Your Neighbours @ Chestnut Nature Park Come join us in the morning for a nature walk hosted by residents, for residents! Learn about Chestnut Nature Park's flora and fauna, and hear about the area's history. Our guided walk is suitable for all ages, so bring your family and friends down to explore the Park, and perhaps even spot some of our local wildlife!	Free for public to attend. Click here to register on Eventbrite. Click here to visit the Facebook page.
4 May 2024 (2pm - 3pm)	Otters in our City. Ever wonder about the family of otters you meet while out on a stroll? Find out about our urban otters and how they are a uniquely Singapore experience!	Click here to register.
5 May 2024 (1.30pm - 2.30pm)	Snakes Alive! Are all snakes dangerous? What should you do if you are bitten by a venomous snake? Get your questions answered and find out how we can peacefully coexist with our scaley neighbours.	This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/ Click here to register.
8 May 2024 (7pm - 10.30pm)	Zero Waste Lifestyle: Reducing Waste and Living Sustainably. Is it possible to lead a life of zero waste? Find out how we can get there through conscious efforts and nudges to make impactful changes in our lifestyle. This talk explores what we can do as individuals to minimise waste generation. Learn how waste reduction efforts can be fun as well as beneficial to us as we discuss how to make the right consumer choices and carry out recycling and composting at home.	This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/ Click here to register.
11 May 2024 (2.30pm - 4.30 pm)	Marine Meanderings through Southeast Asia. Embark on a cinematic voyage that explores the historical, poetic and social ties surrounding marine life in a Southeast Asian context. The four short films each illuminate a distinct facet of the sea and its inhabitants– an animation of fishes and their poetic existence, a poignant documentary on the challenges faced by an Indonesian fisherwoman, an experimental video on the colonial histories lingering in the Malayan strait, and a look at crocodile mythologies in Sulawesi. Their narratives capture the diversity of human-nature relationships and the richness of marine life in our region.	Click here to register.
18 May 2024 (7.30am - 9.30am)	Bird Watching along The Southern Ridges. Join us for a bird watching tour at The Southern Ridges, where up to 43 species of birds have been spotted so far. This tour will take you through the Forest Walk and the Singing Forest in search of these beautiful birds. Do bring along a pair of binoculars or a camera with a zoom function for a better experience.	Click here to register.
25 May 2024 and 26 May 2024	Book a Tree: Preserving Nature Through Photography Book-A-Tree is a movement to support NParks in their mission to plant 1 million trees around Singapore to further enhance its status as a garden city. The movement is supported by the sales of the book “God’s Own Design - A Photographic Journey Through Nature”. All proceeds from the book sales would be donated to the Garden City Fund’s Plant-A-Tree Programme.	Click hereto learn more about the history of Book a Tree

June

Date	Event	How to Register
20 June 2024 (2pm - 3.30pm)	Sustaining your Home Garden. This programme is one in a five-part series where you will learn the importance of urban farming as well as some key tips and tricks to build your own urban garden. Join NLB volunteer and avid gardener, Mr. Ong Chin Tiong as he takes you through the fundamentals of Urban Farming. Please register for each session separately.	Click here to register.
22 June 2024 (9am - 11am)	Fun Walk along The Southern Ridges. Take your family on a leisure stroll through The Southern Ridges, a soothing sanctuary of greenery that is not only steeped in history but also home to some of Singapore's most exciting flora and fauna. Highlights of the tour included the Henderson Waves, Sembcorp Forest of the Giants, Forest Walk and the Singing Forest.	Registration opens on 1 May, 12.00am Click here to register.

Date

Event

How to Register

20 June 2024 (2pm - 3.30pm)

Sustaining your Home Garden.

This programme is one in a five-part series where you will learn the importance of urban farming as well as some key tips and tricks to build your own urban garden. Join NLB volunteer and avid gardener, Mr. Ong Chin Tiong as he takes you through the fundamentals of Urban Farming. Please register for each session separately.

Click here to register.

22 June 2024 (9am - 11am)

Fun Walk along The Southern Ridges.

Take your family on a leisure stroll through The Southern Ridges, a soothing sanctuary of greenery that is not only steeped in history but also home to some of Singapore's most exciting flora and fauna. Highlights of the tour included the Henderson Waves, Sembcorp Forest of the Giants, Forest Walk and the Singing Forest.

Registration opens on 1 May, 12.00am

Click here to register.