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!
31 May 2025 National Library Building, Central Public Library Programme Room (Level B1)
Seeing Sounds, Hearing Feathers (4pm - 5.30pm)
The soundscape in Singapore varies from habitat to habitat, providing unique acoustic experiences at different sites. Not only do bird calls make us feel at peace, they can also provide important information to science too! Learn more about the path less trodden in birdwatching, and how you can start collecting your own call library!
Register here!
1 June 2025 at National Library Building, The Pod (Level 6)
Documenting Life in Singapore's Southern Archipelago: The Southern Islands Biodiversity Survey (10am - 11am)
Join us for an exciting exploration of the Southern Islands Biodiversity Survey, a comprehensive report of the history, geology, and biodiversity of 17 sites with our southern islands. The database has been compiled from biodiversity surveys conducted from 2019 to 2022 and data from existing records. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, academic, or simply curious about Singapore's hidden treasures, this talk offers fascinating insights into the biodiversity of our offshore islands.
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1 June 2025 at National Library Building, Central Public Library Programme Room (Level B1)
Singapore’s Amazing Plant Life (11am - 12.30pm)
Singapore is home to truly wondrous and beautiful plant life. Spend an hour with Dr Shawn Lum of the Nature Society to learn more about our mossy, ferny or flowery friends and neighbours.
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Fantastic Frogs & Terrific Toads (2pm - 3pm)
Frogs are more than noisy creatures that turn up after the rains! Singapore is home to a fascinating variety of frogs, many of which have unique adaptations and important roles in our ecosystems. In this fun and interactive session, we will explore the secret lives of our local frogs—how they grow, what they eat, and where they live. There will also be plenty of engaging stories, exciting frog calls, and more! Perfect for younger nature enthusiasts, this talk will inspire curiosity, appreciation, and action to safeguard Singapore’s amphibians. Get ready to hop into the world of frogs like never before!
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Adaptation and Evolution: The Secrets Behind the Success of Snakes (3pm - 4pm)
Snakes are among the most diverse and successful groups of vertebrates, with approximately 3,900 species found across every continent except Antarctica. Despite being limbless, they have evolved remarkable adaptations that enable them to thrive in a vast range of habitats, from the scorching sands of the Sahara to the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia. Their specialized morphological and behavioral traits demonstrate the extraordinary versatility of these reptiles. This talk will explore the unique adaptations of snakes found in Singapore and the surrounding region, highlighting how these limbless predators have mastered their environments and continue to flourish in both natural and urban landscapes.
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Sentosa #WhereDiscoveryNeverEnds - A Natural Heritage Journey (4.30pm - 6pm)
Join us for an exploration of Sentosa's rich biodiversity, where we'll delve into the diverse ecosystems that thrive alongside our world-famous attractions. From coastal forests and mangroves to our coral-rich waters, discover fascinating residents like the Oriental Pied Hornbill, Tiger Cowry, and the diverse corals and tree species that call the island home. Also learn about Sentosa and our island partner's ongoing conservation initiatives, from coral restoration programmes to forest habitat enhancement efforts and wildlife monitoring projects. We'll share how these efforts help maintain the delicate balance between tourism development and environmental preservation, highlighting how Sentosa continues to serve as both a leisure destination and an important sanctuary for Singapore's native wildlife, demonstrating that tourism and conservation can coexist harmoniously.
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Past Webinars
Learn more about our City in Nature and our local biodiversity with videos of previously conducted webinars!
NParks Spotlight | Understanding our Local Biodiversity
Activities and Workshops
Learn more about how to care for our City in Nature and its flora and fauna through these opportunities and workshops.
31 May 2025
Top 10 Weirdest Critters of Singapore’s Rainforest by Cicada Tree Eco-Place (12.15 - 2pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
Storytelling and Colouring Activity based on children's book published by Cicada Tree Eco-Place "Top 10 Weirdest Critters of Singapore’s Rainforest".
No registration is required - simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sharks and us! by The Dorsal Effect (2.15pm - 4pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
Come learn more about sharks and join in a shark colouring and mapping activity as well as folding of cute paper sharks that you can take home with you!
No registration is required - simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Make a Wild Friend! by ACRES (4.15pm - 6pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
Do you love wild animals and know that you shouldn't get close enough
to pet a real one?
Join ACRES to create your very own Reticulated Python, Common Palm Civet,
or Collared Kingfisher from air-dry clay. You can definitely pet these!
While modelling, hear some stories about our encounters with these wonderful
wild neighbours and share about your creature on Instagram (@eyesofacres)
before you take it home.
No registration is required - simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
1 June 2025
Exploring Singapore’s Wildlife: A Hands-On Learning Experience by Nature Society Singapore (10am - 11.30am at Possibility Room - National Library Building, Level 5)
This interactive workshop invites participants to discover the diverse wildlife of Singapore, with a focus on common birds, mammals and endangered species. The workshop is targeted towards 6 -12 year old children and their families. Through engaging activities led by students from Teck Whye Primary School's Green Club, participants will learn about local biodiversity and conservation in a fun and educational way. The activities consist of educational iPad games and endangered species headband-making activity. The iPad games offer a fun way for participants to learn and test their knowledge of the common birds and mammals in Singapore. Through the endangered species headband-making activity, the participants engage in a hands-on activity where they will make headbands featuring endangered species in Singapore. This activity highlights the importance of protecting wildlife and encourages participants to reflect on how they can contribute to conservation efforts.
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Love Our Wildcats! by Singapore Wildcat Action Group (SWAG) by Singapore Wildcat Action Group (10.15am - 12pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
Join SWAG to hear stories of tigers and snow leopards! Have fun colouring wildcats, and having your face painted as one of our beloved wildcats!
No registration is required - simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Claying around: Make your very own marine creature or marine scientist talk by Friends of Marine Park (12.15pm - 2pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
The crafters from the Friends of Marine Park will be teaching you how to make some common sea creatures found in our local waters. As you make your very own marine friend, learn some interesting facts about them. We will be modeling simple shapes from air-dry polymer clay and you will get to take home your creation. This workshop is open to any kids above the age of 5 years old with 20 pax at any one time.
Registration link will be updated here once registration opens!
Secrets of our Nocturnal Neighbours: A discovery of their biology and challenges in urban Singapore by NUS Toddycats (2.15pm - 4pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
This workshop is designed for participants to discover the fascinating nocturnal wildlife (e.g. civets, bats, etc) found in Singapore, focusing on their unique biological adaptations and the challenges they face in their natural habitats. Participants will gain insights into the lives of these creatures, understand the roles that they play and discuss the conservation issues that they face.
No registration is required - simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Conservation Seekers (A Facilitated Boardgame) by World Wide Fund for Nature (Singapore) (4.15pm - 6pm at Workshop Zone - Stage, National Library Plaza)
Join us for an interactive board game that makes learning about biodiversity,
conservation, and environmental challenges fun! Guided by a facilitator,
players (Seekers) take turns rolling the dice, moving across the board,
and tackling nature-themed challenges, trivia, and surprises.
- Conservation Booster: Gain an advantage!
- It’s Up to Chance: A surprise setback or boost!
- Mini-Challenges: Answer trivia or act out animal behaviors to progress.
- Goal: Reach Sustainable Future first and win a WWF token, redeemable
at our booth!
Each round lasts 20-30 minutes, with up to three rounds in a 1.5-hour
session. This family-friendly game encourages critical thinking, teamwork,
and environmental awareness, making it ideal for families and young children.
No registration is required - simply drop by during the specified time to participate. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thematic Workshops
1 June 2025
A History of Land-use Policies and Planning in Singapore by Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity (2pm - 4pm at Possibility Room - National Library Building, Level 5)
Singapore’s landscapes have seen many changes through the years - from kampongs and plantations, to a bustling port city, and finally to the metropolis we know today. Forests made way for roads and homes, rivers were straightened into canals, and new neighbourhoods popped up one after another - often at the expense of native habitats and the species they once sheltered. But through all this, patches of wildness remain - sometimes protected, sometimes overlooked. What gets protected, what gets moved, and what gets lost in the name of progress? Together, we’ll reflect on how these landscapes came to be, the policies and planning decisions that shaped them, and what they might look like in the years to come. Join us for an afternoon of conversation and co-learning, as we reimagine how Singapore’s green and grey might grow side by side as we move towards becoming a City in Nature.
Register here!