There are many exciting events being organised at NParks this month. Don’t miss our the chance to catch them live. The best part: they are all FREE!
1. Identifying and growing common orchid species and hybrids in Singapore [FREE]
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Join Dr Gillian Khew (Deputy Director, Molecular Biology and Micropropagation) and Lim Siu Ann (Senior Manager, National Orchid Garden) for this Zoom webinar to learn about different orchid species such as Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis and Cattleya.
Date: 10 April (Sat)
Time: 11 am – 12 noon
Venue: This is an online event and will be streamed live on Zoom. Get more information on our website (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/activities/events-and-workshops/2021/4/zoom-webinar-apr2021-orchids)
2. Gardeners’ Day Out [FREE]
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Participate in our Gardeners’ Day Out programmes from the comfort of your own home! Join us for talks and demonstrations by experts and video tutorials of kids’ activities.
Date: 17 April (Sat)
Time: From 9 am
Venue: Register and get more information on our website (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gdo).
3. Bazaar In the Garden @ Jurong Lake Gardens [FREE]
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Look forward to an exciting line-up of online programmes, such as a children’s storytelling session, a talk on waterways and a Gardening Q&A session by horticulturist Dr Wilson Wong!
Date: 24 April (Sat)
Time: From 8 am
Venue: Register and get more information on our website (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/activities/events-and-workshops/2021/4/bazaar-in-the-garden-@-jurong-lake-gardens-apr-2021).
4. Gardening with Edibles Masterclass: How to Grow Mint and Basil by Ms Vicky Lim [FREE]
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Grown for their aromatic leaves, basils and mints are popular culinary herbs. Find out about the wide range of basil and mint cultivars and tips on growing them in Singapore, explore their various uses, and learn how to tackle the common problems that most growers might face.
Date: 24 April (Sat)
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Venue: This is an online event and will be streamed live on Zoom. Registration begins on 10 Apr and get more information on our website (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardening/gardening-with-edibles)
5. Plants that Heal [FREE]
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Find out about medicinal plants from Singapore’s rain forest, early ethnomedicinal research in the region and current work on the ethnobotany of the jackfruit tree family, as well as the science behind drug discovery.
Date: Till 30 April (Fri)
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: Centre of Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens
6. When a Tree Becomes a Forest [FREE]
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Admire Ang Song Nian’s art installation, which comprises 195 timber structures, each stylised as the Chinese character for ‘wood’ or ‘tree’. This work is commissioned by the National Art Council’s Public Art Trust as part of ‘Rewritten: The World Ahead of Us’.
Date: Till 30 June (Wed)
Time: All day
Venue: Butterfly Field, Jurong Lake Gardens
7. It Takes Time [FREE]
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Celebrate the beauty and simplicity of small changes through Robert Zhao’s artwork which comprises light boxes signifying continuous growth and change. This work is commissioned by the National Art Council’s Public Art Trust as part of ‘Rewritten: The World Ahead of Us’.
Date: Till 30 June (Wed)
Time: All day
Venue: Butterfly Field, Jurong Lake Gardens