Nature Parks & Reserves

Walking with Giants

A visit to the Bukit Timah Reserve offers a lesson in nature conservation from the ancients.
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Tailors At Work

Over at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, little tailorbirds can be seen busily weaving nests out of leaves, grass and other plant materials.
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A Shutterbug With An Eye For Nature

Colleen Goh's passion for photography was inspired by her fascination with nature's beauty. Now a professional photographer, she volunteers actively in NParks' photography-related activities.
Category: Conservation Issue 10 Vol 3/2011 | Topics: , , | Leave a comment

Hornbill Happenings: Surprises From Nature

The Oriental Pied Hornbill has been establishing healthy colonies in our nature areas - and even in an old Shorea tree located not far from bustling Changi Village.
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Tampines Eco Green: An Ecological Jewel

Nestled amid the residences of Tampines, this unspoilt nature area is home to amazing flora and fauna - and feels like another world in the midst of its surrounding urban space.
Category: Issue 10 Vol 3/2011 Lifestyle | Topics: , , , | Leave a comment

A Fine Dining Gem At Labrador Nature Park

Labrador Nature Park is well known for its historical significance, coastal shoreline, and rustic beauty.
Category: Issue 9 Vol 2/2011 Lifestyle | Topics: | Leave a comment

Monkey Musings: Respecting Singapore’s Long-tailed Macaque

There are some 1,500 long-tailed macaques living in our midst. An important part of Singapore's natural heritage, these intelligent primates can indeed co-exist with us!
Category: Conservation Issue 8 Vol 1/2011 | Topics: | Leave a comment

A Most Odd Tree Doctor!

Meet the Laced Woodpecker, a bird that plays an interesting and vital role in maintaining the health of trees.
Category: Conservation Issue 7 Vol 4/2010 | Topics: , , , | Leave a comment

Saving A Rare Native In Singapore

A critically endangered native plant, Aeschynanthus albidus, gets a helping hand to survive and thrive.
Category: Conservation Issue 7 Vol 4/2010 | Topics: | 1 Comment

Freeing The Forest From Weeds

Keeping the forest weed-free is an important part of nature conservation. Roy Tan, a Senior Outreach Officer with NParks, turns this task into a learning experience for the volunteers of the Central Nature Reserve.
Category: Conservation Issue 6 Vol 3/2010 | Topics: , , | Leave a comment
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