Looking for ways to spend time at NParks? Here is a list of things you can do together.
1. Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Endangered Species Act [FREE]
The Endangered Species Act enables us to regulate and enforce against the illegal trade in wildlife. Learn how Singapore combats illegal wildlife trade and share your views on the proposed amendments to the Endangered Species Act.
Share your views at https://form.gov.sg/6165102da8ffec00138443bb or email your detailed written responses to cites@nparks.gov.sg
Date: Now till 12 Dec (Sun)
Image source: Facebook / AnimalBuzzSG
2. Pets’ Day Out [FREE]
Say ‘hi’ to the adorable animals up for adoption by Animal Welfare Groups or pre-register to bring in your pet for a free health check by our Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) veterinarians. Or stay home and join the livestream hosted by Justin Misson, to get in on the action on the ground, and get valuable pet care tips from our AVS vets, Dr Suria Fabbri and Dr Zhan Pei Heng!
Date: 4 Dec (Sat)
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Gardenhouse at Jurong Lake Gardens and online at AnimalBuzzSG Facebook (www.facebook.com/AnimalBuzzSG)
3. Arts@HortPark Presents Human; Nature (by One Dance Asia) [FREE]
This dance performance by One Dance Asia presents the importance of man’s respect and appreciation for the nature that surrounds us. Discover more about the harmony and beauty of man’s relationship with nature through the arts. Register to attend this live performance (limited to 50 pax); no walk-ins allowed.
Register to attend this live performance (limited to 50 pax); no walk-ins allowed.
Date: 4 and 5 Dec (Sat and Sun)
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Venue: HortLawn @ HortPark
Image source: Giving.sg website
4. Trees of the World 2021 [FREE]
Trees of the World is a collaboration with the community to bring festive joy and cheer to all, while raising funds for the Singapore Botanic
Gardens. Check out the trees that are beautifully decorated by donors and beneficiaries, with festive lights that will be lit from 7 pm to 12 midnight daily! You can also contribute to the Trees of the World.
Date: 4 Dec 2021 (Sat) – 2 Jan 2022 (Sun)
Time: 5 am – 12 midnight
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, between the Nassim and Tanglin Gates, as well as within the Bukit Timah Core
5. Animal & Veterinary Service Free Webinar Series: Living Harmoniously with Singapore Specials [FREE]
Join Dr Lin Anhui from the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) who will share how we can live harmoniously with mixed breed dogs, known
fondly as Singapore Specials (SS), in our City in Nature, through the Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) Programme. Hear about the adopting
experience from Mr James Benjamin who will be joined by Margie, his SS adopted through Project ADORE!
This is an online event. Watch the livestream on AnimalBuzzSG Facebook (www.facebook.com/AnimalBuzzSG)
Date: 18 Dec (Sat)
Time: 11 am – 12 noon
Image source: iStock
6. Gardeners’ Day Out [FREE]
Take part in Gardeners’ Day Out from the comfort of your own home, as we bring you online videos of talks and demonstrations by experts!
This is an online event. Register and get more information on our website (https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gdo).
Date: 18 Dec (Sat)
Time: From 9 am
7. Botanical Lines Exhibition [FREE]
Come discover pen and ink illustrations from the Singapore Botanic Gardens archives, which were never exhibited before! Over the last century, the Gardens’ archives have accumulated a collection of about 3,000 line drawings that were commissioned to illustrate scientific and popular publications. This exhibition reflects current and past research at the Gardens and highlights the range of publications for which these illustrations were produced. On display are historical drawings from the 1920s to the 1960s as well as recent drawings since 2012.
Date: Now till 3 Apr 2022 (Sun)
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: Botanical Art Gallery (Gallop Extension), Singapore Botanic Gardens
8. City in Nature photo exhibition [FREE]
This photo showcase by four local photographers Darren Soh, Gareth Phua, Yeo Wee Han and Charmaine Yap, features snapshots in our City in Nature, through different perspectives – from various vantage points, to close-ups and even astronomical imaging!
Date and Time: Now till 16 Dec 2021 (6 am – 11 pm)
Venue: Exhibition Gallery at HortCentre, HortPark
9. Change the Present Save the Future Exhibition [FREE]
Learn about how Singapore has been working to mitigate the effects of urbanisation and climate change, and how everyone has a part to play in building a resilient City in Nature.
This exhibition is jointly presented by City Developments Limited, National Parks Board and Singapore Botanic Gardens.
The exhibition is also accessible online.
Date: Now till 6 Mar 2022 (Sun)
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: CDL Green Gallery @ SBG Heritage Museum, Singapore Botanic Gardens