Intertidal and shore walks with Young Nautilus (Oct-Dec 2023)

Join Young Nautilus to explore our own coastal backyard in Singapore, and take a closer look at the amazing animals! Expose your children to science and nature, see in action what they have learnt in schools about wildlife! Here's their public programmes.

18 Jun (Sun): FREE walk at Chek Jawa

Once a year, and only once a year, during Pesta Ubin, volunteers from several groups come together to offer a Chek Jawa Open House. Volunteers will be stationed all over the boardwalk. There will be activities for kids.

This activity is offered by the Chek Jawa community, led by the Naked Hermit Crabs with friends of Chek Jawa like NParks Chek Jawa volunteers and TeamSeaGrass. (There will be NO activities on the seashores or intertidal areas).

Date: 18 Jun 2023 (Sun)
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Venue: Chek Jawa Wetlands
No registration required, simply just turn up at Chek Jawa. This activity is free-of-charge.

More details

27 May (Sat): Talk on "Rebuilding Our Reefs: Creating Underwater Cities For Singapore’s Marine Life"

Take a deep dive with SAM Shu Qin into Singapore’s sea. She shares her journey in transforming the seabed into vibrant habitats for corals and marine life.

Join the talk physically at Heartbeat@Bedok (limited slots!) or join online via Zoom.

Talk on "Rebuilding Our Reefs: Creating Underwater Cities For Singapore’s Marine Life"
Date: 27 May 2023 (Sat)
Time: 3-4pm
Register: https://go.gov.sg/nparksspotlight-27May

Part of the Festival of Biodiversity https://fob.nparks.gov.sg/

Surveys on dolphins and reefs in Singapore

Your support needed in these two surveys!

NUS wants to promote environmental awareness in Singapore. They want to understand your views of our coral reefs and reef restoration work. Do the survey at tinyurl.com/SGcoralreefs

Seen a dolphin? Your sightings needed for an NUS study. Report sightings at shorturl.at/HSW04

25 Feb (Sat): Pasir Ris FREE family walk by the Naked Hermit Crabs

The Naked Hermit Crabs are back! Come for their FREE guided walk for families at Pasir Ris Park. Registration now open. Slots fill up fast.

You can visit Pasir Ris mangroves on your own, at any time. It is open 24/7. Here's more about visiting the boardwalk at any tide and visiting the intertidal shore at low tide.

The Naked Hermit Crabs hold regular free walks specially for families. Get update by checking their blog or like their facebook page.

22 Oct (Sat): Open House at St John's Island Marine Lab

Come meet Singapore's marine biologists and find out more about their work happening right here on our shores. Suitable for the whole family!

There will be seminars, workshops, short research presentations, booths, and guided tours! Programme and other details on the St John's Island Marine Lab website

8 Oct (Sat): Welcome Waders at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Fun activities for the family at Sungei Buloh in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Craft activities, games as well as workshops and talks.

More about how Singapore is Shore Bird Central.

Intertidal and shore walks with Young Nautilus (Oct-Dec 2022)

Join Young Nautilus to explore our own coastal backyard in Singapore, and take a closer look at the amazing animals! Expose your children to science and nature, see in action what they have learnt in schools about wildlife! Here's their public programmes.

Founded by educators equipped with degrees in Life Science and Marine Biology, Young Nautilus is an education enrichment partner for schools and families that provide fun and engaging science learning journeys. By fostering a deeper understanding of the world and the dynamic changes that shape it, we enrich what are taught in the MOE syllabus.

4-25 June: Pesta Ubin

Celebrating our special island, Pulau Ubin! Check out the community activities organised for Pesta Ubin starting this weekend. Many are free but require registration.

Pesta Ubin is happening from 4 June to 25 June 2022! This year's theme is "The Ubin COMMONS" as we hope to support and preserve the unique community and to bring all Organising Groups, Villagers, and the Public to come together to celebrate the best of Pulau Ubin.

More details on the Pesta Ubin blog.

10 Jun (Fri): Tiga Trail with Kayakasia

The TIGA TRAIL Good things come in threes! This trail explore the trinity of a rock, an island, and a river aptly named Tiga (translated into “3” from malay). Suitable for families and beginners for its easy distance and variety of scenery (including a beach stop for kids).

Date: 10 Jun (Fri)
Duration: 7.30am - 12.30pm
Distance: 8km Level: Suitable for families & beginners
Start/End: Punggol Jetty
Price: $95 per person ($50 for kids under 12 years old *inclusive all kayaking equipment (inflatable double kayak suitable for beginners), guides, complimentary late breakfast, & adventure
Registration: https://wa.me/message/QJCSHHRJIZQKM1

5 Jun (Sun) 9-11am: Croc & Friends - FREE Guided Walk at Sungei Buloh

Learn about estuarine crocodiles at Sungei Buloh! Drop by to have a chat with Bernard anytime within the 2 hour period that he is stationed at the Main Bridge. 

More about our crocs in Smile, Singapore got crocodile!

Every Saturday: Free guided walks at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Free weekly Saturday walks at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve has resumed!

Each Saturday, there is a walk with a different theme. More details and registration on the NParks website.