#Didyouknow?

Two new species of flies were discovered in the Pulau Ubin mangroves!

One of these, a new genus of Sepsid fly (pictured), was found in the mangroves of Sungei Teris.

The other species – the Long-Legged Fly (Trigonocera ubinensis), is a predatory insect and bio-controller that feeds on other smaller insects like sandflies and midges. It’s named after Pulau Ubin!

These new findings underscore the rich biodiversity and natural heritage in Pulau Ubin. That’s pretty fly, isn’t it!

Photo: Maimon Hussin

#UbinDay #PulauUbin #CityinNature

During the Circuit Breaker, many physical programmes had to be put on hold. NParks turned to innovative digital solutions as they continued to bring Singaporeans along our journey to transform Singapore into a City in Nature.

Our long-time volunteer Dr Shawn Lum, President of Nature Society (Singapore) and a Senior Lecturer at NTU, played a part in turning some of these challenges into opportunities, including bringing Singaporeans on virtual guided walks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve!

Watch the clip to find out more!

#CityinNature #SGP2030 #SingaporeTogether

How does NParks leverage science and technology in various areas of work, including biodiversity conservation, and park and greenery management? 🌳

Sign up here to get the answers in this webinar tomorrow! https://go.gov.sg/science-behind-cyn

#CityinNatureSG #CityInNature

The word(le) is out… 👏🏻 One of MND’s areas of work is to maintain a high standard of animal and ___ health! 🌿 Guess the 5-letter word of the day on the 6th line!

#wordle #MNDSG #CityInNature

It’s #Friyay! 🎉

Have you checked out Rower’s Bay, a tranquil section on the Round Island Route (RIR)? It’s a perfect rest stop that features a boardwalk close to the wetland and a lookout pavilion over Lower Seletar Reservoir.

The RIR is part of Singapore’s efforts to provide increased accessibility to nature spaces across the island, and enhance ecological connectivity between our natural habitats. For more on the RIR, visit go.gov.sg/rir-mnd

#SGParksNRec #CityinNature

💡 Try something new this school holidays with your kids!

Spring onions are not only a common garnish used to flavour soups and dishes, but they’re also one of the easiest edible plants to grow! No soil or seeds required – all you need are leftover spring onions and a jar of water.

This form of gardening is known as vegetative propagation – the process of growing using parts of the plant other than its seeds. It’s also the perfect opportunity to teach children about sustainability and food security, in line with our #CityinNature vision, and a key pillar of the #SGGreenPlan for sustainable development.

Have fun gardening with your kids! Be sure to snap and share photos of your produce with us in the comments below.

More gardening resources can be found here: www.nparks.gov.sg/gardening/gardening-resources

It's Fri-yay! 🎉

Got plans for the weekend yet? How about a visit to the newly opened Bukit Timah Railway Station community node?

Watch this video to see how to get there!

#BukitTimahRailwayStation #CityInNature #railwayheritage #RailCorridor

#ICYMI Whether you are a homebuyer, nature-lover, part of the construction industry, or simply a resident in Singapore, here’s how the new and enhanced initiatives from MND’s Committee of Supply 2024 will benefit you!

More details on www.mnd.gov.sg/cos2024

#COS2024 #Budget2024 #MNDCOS2024 #hdb #bto #sghousing #sgliving #CityinNature #BuildSG