NParks Buzz

2021-09-04 08:00:06 Bokashi is a Japanese term for “fermented organic matter”. If you love gardening, you will not want to miss making your own Bokashi compost!

Pretty much effortless and gives off very little odour, learn the steps here! Open / Comment

2021-09-03 08:00:06 [OneMillionTrees webinar – Different shades of green: The story of our native forests]

Singapore is home to a wide range of different vegetation types, each with distinct characteristics. Collectively, these green spaces provide homes and connectivity for local biodiversity and leisure spaces for us!

Join Dr Chong Kwek Yan, from Singapore Botanic Gardens, and Dr Norman Lim, from National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, as they share about different forest habitats and the ecological principles of conserving them.

: Saturday, 25 September 2021
: 3pm – 4pm
: Sign up here Open / Comment

2021-09-02 08:00:06 [Pesta Ubin 2021]

Pulau Ubin is rich in history, heritage and biodiversity. Come celebrate all things Ubin with us at Pesta Ubin!

Here’s a quick overview of two webinars you don’t want to miss out.

[Shorebirds of Ubin]
Pulau Ubin is an important stopover location for migratory birds. Find out more about them from our colleague David Li!

: 11 September 2021
: 1.30pm-2.30pm
: Register to participate on Zoom or watch live on NParksSG YouTube

[Pekan Quarry: Then and Now]
Join our colleague Noel Thomas, and find out how the quarries in Pulau Ubin have evolved, from being a forest to quarry site and now a freshwater habitat.

: 11 September 2021
: 4pm-5pm
: Register to participate on Zoom or watch live on NParksSG YouTube

Check out more activities here. Open / Comment

2021-09-01 08:00:06 Did you know? Hamsters get startled very easily! Baby hamsters are born blind and adults can only see a few inches in front of them. This is why we need to approach them slowly so as not to startle them.

Find out more about our furry friends on AnimalBuzzSG! Open / Comment

2021-08-31 13:00:00 [Domestic Trade Ban in Ivory]
Did you know that from tomorrow (1 September), the sale of elephant ivory and ivory products will be completely banned in Singapore?

As a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Singapore takes a zero-tolerance stance on illegal wildlife trade. This ban on the domestic trade in elephant ivory, announced in 2019, highlights Singapore’s resolve in the fight against the illegal ivory trade.

With this ban, those found to have offered elephant ivory or ivory products for sale, or put on public display for the purpose of sale, may be charged under the Endangered Species (Import & Export) Act. This carries a penalty of a fine of up to $10,000 per specimen, not exceeding $100,000 in total and/or up to 12 months’ imprisonment upon conviction. Open / Comment

2021-08-31 08:00:00 The flowers of the Blue Butterfly Bush (Rotheca myricoides) resemble butterflies, hence its name!

Don’t let its pretty looks deceive you as this woody, evergreen shrub is resistant to most pests. In addition, its leaves emit a pungent smell when crushed!

: NParks Flora & Fauna Web Open / Comment

2021-08-30 08:00:00 [OneMillionTrees movement]

Mostly located in neighbourhoods, our urban parks are easily accessible for all to experience nature!

In this virtual tour, learn about the trees in the riverine and coastal environment of Punggol Waterway, which is also part of the North Eastern Riverine Loop of the Park Connector Network.

If you’d like to learn more about our trees, visit TreesSG where you can also sign up for our mailing list for updates on future tree-planting opportunities to help in our forest conservation efforts. Open / Comment

2021-08-29 08:00:00 [Pesta Ubin 2021]

Pulau Ubin has one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems, with six major habitats – from sandy and rocky beaches to seagrass lagoon and coral rubble – that are home to a wide array of biodiversity, from rare plants to local and migratory birds. Some of these species cannot be even found on mainland Singapore, such as the Ashy Roundleaf Bat and Lesser False Vampire!

From virtual tours around Pulau Ubin to online talks on the island’s rich biodiversity and history, there’s something for everyone at Pesta Ubin!

: Now till 11 September 2021
: Pesta Ubin 2021 Open / Comment

2021-08-28 13:00:09 [Centre for Wildlife Forensics and NParks K9 unit]

We’ve levelled up our capabilities to fight the illegal trade in wildlife!

We officially opened the Centre for Wildlife Forensics on 28 August! Announced in 2020, the Centre will utilise science and technology to analyse items such as seized elephant ivory and pangolin scales to locate their geographical origins.

We also launched our new K9 Unit to sniff out wildlife or wildlife products at our border checkpoints. Minister for National Development Desmond Lee commissioned the new NParks K9 unit - check out more photos here. Open / Comment

2021-08-28 10:14:09 [Animal & Veterinary Service Free Webinar Series: Common Skin Diseases in Dogs]

Did you catch our webinar this morning with AVS veterinarian Dr Suria Fabbri? You can rewatch it again on AnimalBuzzSG Facebook to learn about some common skin diseases in dogs, what to look out for, and what you can do to help your dog cope better! Open / Comment