Eco-events in Singapore

With their focus on a sustainable future, this summit aims to bring together individuals, experts and businesses to delibera on responsible actions that need to be taken today to ensure a secure tomorrow. The theme for this year is Recovery, Resilience and Responsibility – 3Rs that play a very important role in our post Covid 19 world. The summit will have online webinars, masterclasses, events and a challenge.

Organised by CIMB and its knowledge partners WWF, Impacto and Think City.

When: 8th September to 31 October 2020

Click here to register now!

To know more about the event, click here.

Want to make your weekends count?Youth Corps Singapore Sustainability Cluster is giving you the perfect opportunity to do just that by organising a beach clean-up programme from August through September. It’s the perfect time to give back to nature and make the shores at East Coast Park pristine again . What’s more-learn about issues surrounding marine debris and its effect on marine life while you are at it. So volunteer and learn!!

When: All weekends, August to September 2020

Where: East Coast Park

To volunteer and know more, click here

Note:

-The activities with be carried out in 2 groups each day:

Group A (9 am to 11:30 pm)

Group B (9:30 am to 12:00 pm)

-Participants should be between 15 to 35 years of age.

-This activity is for Singapore citizens and PR only.

With an ease on restrictions, Bollywood Adventures has organised multiple farming and paddy planting activites giving children a chance to enjoy their September holidays amidst nature.So get ready to get your hands dirty and learn about life on a farm in these 30 minutes guided tours throughout September on weekends and on holidays.

Events Details:

Paddy Planting in Paradise| From 10:15 am to 10:45 am|To know more, click here

Public Farm Tours in Paradise| From 9:30 am to 10 am and from 11:00 am to 11:30 am|To know more, click here

Where: Bollywood Veggies

Cost: $15 per person

To book tickets call on +65 94526202 from 9 am to 5 pm on all weekdays

Kicking off on Sep 5&6, the annual Festival of Biodiversity 2020 is back with its agenda to bring about greater awareness of Sinagpore’s natural riches. The programme allows you to actively participate or simply observe to gain a deeper understanding of our little red dot’s biodiversity.

When:  5 – 26 September 2020

Where: Online talks and workshops, plus some offline components includIng walks and stay home activities!

Cost: Free

Details:

To read the full line-up of events, click here. The range of activities includes virtual nature tours, citizen science programmes that you can participate in, and even outdoor guided walks (limited seats!).

Amongst the highlights are Saturday morning webinars under the head of NParks Spotlight (see below). Register early to hear them live, or catch the live streaming on the NParks YouTube Channel here. Recordings continues to stay on the channel – so do bookmark the link!

05 Sep | Amazing Reptiles and Amphibians of Singapore | Register here

12 Sep | Finding Community in Conservation | Register here

19 Sep| A Love for Langurs | Register here

A great way to get your kids outdoors! The Kids Treehouse Explorers programme is designed to bring children closer to nature through meaningful activities and play-way. It’s centered around craft, play, learning – and lots of Vitamin D soaking in the sun. Mindful Yoga, Nature Adventures, Nature Mandalas and exploration are just some of offerings in the 2.5 hour outdoor camp.

Suitable for children aged 4 to 7

When: Saturday, 5, 19, 26 September and 3 October from 8am to 10:30am

Where: Hort Park (33 Hyderabad Rd, Singapore 119578)

Cost: SEPTEMBER SPECIAL: First time sessions are now at $38 only!

Usual price: $65 (one session)│$240 (4 sessions)

Click here to register [choose Nature Explorers from drop-down.]

Note:

– Parents need to drop and pick up their children at the location.

– Tickets sold are non- refundable

– For further queries, email sustainability@kowabunga.com.sg or call on +65 9380 3468

This is a cleanup drive which lets you combine your love for making Sinagpore’s coastline trash free while enjoying its scenic beauty on a Kayak or a Stand Up Paddle. So choose your craft and book your slot!

When: 9 to 30 September 2020

Where: Various locations

To know more, click here

To register a slot, click here and do a keyword search on “Pay-by-Trash”

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These classes will teach  the fundamentals of coding and its application to develop small coding projects. Through various online games and app development activites children will learn about pertinent environmental issues too.  The classes will be conducted on Saturdays and require no previous experience in coding.

When: 9 September 2020 to 7 November 2020 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Where: Bukit Timah Plaza, Singapore 588996

Cost: $530-$590

To know more and buy tickets, click here

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In this online event, a panel of experts will talk about the change in tropical peatlands from a store to source of carbon emission. They will discuss the importance of tropical peatland in reducing green house gases and efforts which can be made towards their restoration.

When: Friday, 25 September 2020 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Where: Online-Zoom

Cost: Free

To know more, click here

To register, click here

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Want to spend some quality time with your family in the lap of nature? Seeped in history and one of the best places to soak in the beautiful views of the city, Southern Ridges is home to an array of flora and fauna. Take this walk and enjoy the outdoors.

When: Saturday, 26 September 2020 from 9 am to 11 am

Where: Entrance of Henderson Waves (At Mount Faber Park side)

Cost: Free

To register and know more, click here

Other details:

-Registration closes on 20 September 2020 or when it is full.

-A maximum group size of 40 people allowed.