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NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS

LET'S LEAF TOGETHER

Recommended for: Ages four to 10

What: Learn to make simple nature displays from leaves of various shapes and sizes in this workshop.

Where: Pasir Ris Park

When: Nov 25 (9 to 10.30am); Nov 29 & Dec 5 (11am to 12.30pm)

Cost: $10

Info: E-mail lin_lili@nparks.gov.sg

SUN, SAND & SEA FOR THE FAMILY

Recommended for: Ages one and up

What: Have some family-bonding time at the seaside and learn sandcastle-building techniques. Equipment will be provided.

Where: East Coast Beach

When: Dec 5 (4 to 7pm)

Cost: $30 to 60 (PAssion card members) and $40 to $75 (non-members)

Info: Call these CCs: Geylang Serai, Nanyang, Nee Soon East, Punggol, Rivervale and Yio Chu Kang. Or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

 

MICRO-PLANT DETECTIVE

Recommended for: Ages nine to 12

What: Peer into the world of tiny things. Participants at this investigative, planting, and art and craft workshop play scientist using microscopes and create their own mini-dish gardens.

Where: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

When: Nov 24 (8.30am to 1pm)

Cost: $50

Info: Call 6471-9961 or e-mail nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg. Register online at www.sbg.org.sg (under 'Education')

SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE - GUIDED WALK

Recommended for: Ages five and up

What: Learn about the inhabitants of the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in a one-hour walk.

When: Every Saturday from now to Dec 26 (9.30am & 3.30pm)

Cost: Admission fees of $1 (adult), 50 cents (senior citizen, child and student)

Info: Call 6794-1401, or go to www.sbwr.org.sg

 

 
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