National Parks

People and Places

  • A Walk to Remember

    A Walk to Remember

    Have you hiked or biked along the Round Island Route? Head up to the Changi node of the route to take in crisp sea breezes and picturesque scenery, for an experience to remember.

  • Hop Hop Hurray

    Hop Hop Hurray

    This month, we celebrate the wonders of rabbits by digging up seven interesting nuggets about these ‘hoppy’ critters that will surely intrigue you!

  • An Escape Into The Southern Ridges

    An Escape Into The Southern Ridges

    At the end of a tiring work week, I took Friday afternoon off, and headed to Harbourfront MRT. Instead of indulging in retail therapy at the nearby malls, I was embarking on a solitary retreat in a world of green.

  • Spice Up Your Life!

    Spice Up Your Life!

    The gleeful voices of children echo down the pathway of Pasir Ris Park, towards the Kitchen Garden – the park’s little plot of homegrown spices. At a glance, passersby are bemused and confused at the odd sight of children clothed as miniature chefs, prancing through the park.

  • Understanding ‘Strange’ Animal Behaviours

    Understanding ‘Strange’ Animal Behaviours

    A sneeze or a sigh from your pet could mean differently from what you think. Get some insight into a few not-so-common actions you may observe in your pet.

  • Wild About Wildflowers

    Wild About Wildflowers

    Can you spot these common wildflowers in our green spaces?

  • Our City in Nature Explained: Biophilia and Biophilic Design

    Our City in Nature Explained: Biophilia and Biophilic Design

    Find out why biophilia and biophilic design matter in enhancing our way of life in our City in Nature.

  • Change Unwanted Pet Behaviours Without Punishment

    Change Unwanted Pet Behaviours Without Punishment

    Learn a science-based pet training technique to change undesirable behaviours in your pet in a pain-free manner.

  • Watermelon Sugar

    Watermelon Sugar

    Sweet on watermelons? Besides the fruit everyone recognises, you can actually grow other plants named after the watermelon in your home garden.

  • Cat Com-mew-nication

    Cat Com-mew-nication

    What is your cat trying to tell you when it acts in certain ways? We demystify a few interesting instances of feline body language.

  • Getting To Know The City In A Garden

    Getting To Know The City In A Garden

    In Singapore, greenery is quite literally everywhere. And for this young American expat couple, it has been a constant feature of their lives here. On the day that Alli and Kyle Proffitt first arrived in Singapore, they were both struck by the greenery that greeted them immediately.

  • ‘Sport’-lighting Orchids

    ‘Sport’-lighting Orchids

    From politicians to pop stars, there are orchid hybrids named after well-known figures from around the world. To celebrate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, get to know five orchids named after well-known athletes!

  • Journey To The Past

    Journey To The Past

    Fort Canning Park will be the venue for the commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial later this year. Before that, we uncover some hidden gems in this rich historical location.

  • Project By The Community, For The Community

    Project By The Community, For The Community

    The Ubin Project was launched in 2014, with the community driving programmes and activities for the community. We look back at some recent highlights.

  • Fun In The Sun

    Fun In The Sun

    Sun’s out, fun’s in! Hanging out with your friends, or looking for things to do with the family? Here are nine exciting activities you can enjoy in our parks and gardens.

  • Friends to the Birds

    Friends to the Birds

    As Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve turns 25 this year, we speak to Mdm Halilah Ahmad, who has worked at the Reserve, quite literally, from the first day.

  • Gardens Up North

    Gardens Up North

    Singapore has an abundance of parks and gardens all across the island, but if you head up north, you can find four interesting green spaces to check out!

  • Staff In Travail

    Staff In Travail

    Two years after becoming the Garden's first superintendent, in September 1877, Murton became embroiled in a staff dispute that nearly cost him his life. Dr Taylor’s telling of this incident comes from an account published in The Straits Times then.

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