🌼🩷 Colourful #SGBlooms are flowering across the island!
Spot the Sparky Tecoma (Tecoma stans ‘Sparky’), Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) and Tembusu Tikus (Pteleocarpa lamponga) with their vibrant yellow flowers, as well as the Rain Tree (Samanea saman) with its pink-and-white “pom-pom” flowers serving as a rich nectar source for pollinators.
Find out where to spot them: go.gov.sg/sgblooms-mar26
Spot the Sparky Tecoma (Tecoma stans ‘Sparky’), Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) and Tembusu Tikus (Pteleocarpa lamponga) with their vibrant yellow flowers, as well as the Rain Tree (Samanea saman) with its pink-and-white “pom-pom” flowers serving as a rich nectar source for pollinators.
Find out where to spot them: go.gov.sg/sgblooms-mar26
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Weekend Wind Down—here’s a gentle invitation to step into the calm of our green spaces, where the only thing on your playlist is birdsong, rustling leaves, and the soft hum of nature. 🌿
Follow NParksSG TikTok at tiktok.com/@nparkssg for more nature inspirations!
Follow NParksSG TikTok at tiktok.com/@nparkssg for more nature inspirations!
The fifth edition of the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium 2026 is officially underway!
Over 150 participants from around 20 countries, including all 11 ASEAN member states, gathered to exchange ideas and foster collaboration on biodiversity conservation. Several updates were also announced at the symposium today, including:
1️⃣ The largest seizure of Asian pangolin scales in Singapore to-date
2️⃣ New compendium for Singapore’s maritime sector
🔗: Find out more about the updates at go.gov.sg/wwd2026-updates or check out this year’s programme at go.gov.sg/wwd2026-prog
Over 150 participants from around 20 countries, including all 11 ASEAN member states, gathered to exchange ideas and foster collaboration on biodiversity conservation. Several updates were also announced at the symposium today, including:
1️⃣ The largest seizure of Asian pangolin scales in Singapore to-date
2️⃣ New compendium for Singapore’s maritime sector
🔗: Find out more about the updates at go.gov.sg/wwd2026-updates or check out this year’s programme at go.gov.sg/wwd2026-prog
Spot this fast butterfly if you can! 💨
The Common Jay (Graphium doson evemonides) is a swift butterfly that's usually only identifiable when it pauses to rest, feed, or puddle on damp ground. 🦋
Look out for the dark-red coastal bar on the underside of its hindwing that sets it apart from other similar species like the Blue Jay! Its black wings are also marked with pale bluish macular bands and bluish-green submarginal spots that have a subtle shimmer. ✨
📸: Horace Tan
The Common Jay (Graphium doson evemonides) is a swift butterfly that's usually only identifiable when it pauses to rest, feed, or puddle on damp ground. 🦋
Look out for the dark-red coastal bar on the underside of its hindwing that sets it apart from other similar species like the Blue Jay! Its black wings are also marked with pale bluish macular bands and bluish-green submarginal spots that have a subtle shimmer. ✨
📸: Horace Tan
From Kitchen to Garden: Exploring Asian Herbs and Spices 🌶️
Herbs and spices – what sets them apart? 🤔
Find out in this immersive 3-hour workshop, and learn about the herbs and spices commonly used in Asian cooking. 👨🍳 Explore their rich historical significance, traditional uses in herbal remedies, and how to propagate these plants at home.
📅: Sat, 18 Apr 2026
⏰: 9am – 12pm
📍: Centre for Education and Outreach, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: Register at (limited slots and fees apply) go.gov.sg/herbs-spices-18apr26
Herbs and spices – what sets them apart? 🤔
Find out in this immersive 3-hour workshop, and learn about the herbs and spices commonly used in Asian cooking. 👨🍳 Explore their rich historical significance, traditional uses in herbal remedies, and how to propagate these plants at home.
📅: Sat, 18 Apr 2026
⏰: 9am – 12pm
📍: Centre for Education and Outreach, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: Register at (limited slots and fees apply) go.gov.sg/herbs-spices-18apr26
#DidYouKnow that this flower can be eaten raw? 😲
The developing inflorescence of the Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) is a key ingredient in rojak! It is also used in stir fries, sauces and stews. 🍲
Its open inflorescence (pictured here) is bright, showy, and long lasting, providing nectar for birds! 🌷
📸: Jana Leong-Škorničková
The developing inflorescence of the Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) is a key ingredient in rojak! It is also used in stir fries, sauces and stews. 🍲
Its open inflorescence (pictured here) is bright, showy, and long lasting, providing nectar for birds! 🌷
📸: Jana Leong-Škorničková
Registration for the 2026 Community Garden Edibles Competition 🥬
A friendly reminder for all gardeners! 👨🌾🌳 If you grow your own fruits or vegetables, remember to register for the Community Garden Edibles Competition (CGEC) 2026.
Showcase your harvest and stand to win up to $400 in gift vouchers per category! Winning entries will also be featured at our Winners’ Showcase at the Singapore Garden Festival 2026! 🌸🌺
More info and how to register: go.gov.sg/nparks-cgec2026
Registration closes on 13 May 2026. 🪴
A friendly reminder for all gardeners! 👨🌾🌳 If you grow your own fruits or vegetables, remember to register for the Community Garden Edibles Competition (CGEC) 2026.
Showcase your harvest and stand to win up to $400 in gift vouchers per category! Winning entries will also be featured at our Winners’ Showcase at the Singapore Garden Festival 2026! 🌸🌺
More info and how to register: go.gov.sg/nparks-cgec2026
Registration closes on 13 May 2026. 🪴
Can you guess which white egret species is the largest? 😁
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Little Egret
18%
Chinese Egret
71%
Great Egret
Say hello to the largest egret species in Singapore! The majestic Great Egret (Ardea alba) can reach up to a height of 1 m, with a wingspan of up to 1.45 m.
Standing tall with its all-white body, black feet and yellow beak, this species is a common winter visitor and passage migrant to Singapore. Catch them at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve this April before they head north to breed!
Standing tall with its all-white body, black feet and yellow beak, this species is a common winter visitor and passage migrant to Singapore. Catch them at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve this April before they head north to breed!
In Green - Asuka Hishiki 💚
Explore the Botanical Art Gallery’s new exhibition "In Green" by Japanese artist Asuka Hishiki.
A captivating exploration of nature through the artist's eyes, view watercolour and pencil works of vegetables, fruits, and insects with careful attention to their natural forms. 🎨
📅: Now till 15 November 2026
⏰: 9am – 6pm daily (Last entry at 5.30pm. Closed on the last Thu of the month)
📍: Level 2, Botanical Art Gallery, Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: go.gov.sg/in-green-asuka-hishiki
Explore the Botanical Art Gallery’s new exhibition "In Green" by Japanese artist Asuka Hishiki.
A captivating exploration of nature through the artist's eyes, view watercolour and pencil works of vegetables, fruits, and insects with careful attention to their natural forms. 🎨
📅: Now till 15 November 2026
⏰: 9am – 6pm daily (Last entry at 5.30pm. Closed on the last Thu of the month)
📍: Level 2, Botanical Art Gallery, Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: go.gov.sg/in-green-asuka-hishiki
Meet the flower featured on Singapore’s 10-cent coin issued in 1985! ⭐👋
The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) is known for its clusters of delicate, white flowers that thrive in full-sun conditions. While most Jasmines are famous for their scent, these flowers have a more subtle fragrance and are prized for their beauty over their scent.
📸: Arthur Ng
The Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) is known for its clusters of delicate, white flowers that thrive in full-sun conditions. While most Jasmines are famous for their scent, these flowers have a more subtle fragrance and are prized for their beauty over their scent.
📸: Arthur Ng
What’s in my water? 🐟
Ever wondered about the biodiversity living where water meets land in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve?
Join this guided walk to discover the diverse habitats found across the reserve, from wetlands and freshwater ponds to rivers, estuaries and coastal areas, and the creatures that call them home! 🪸🍃
🗓️: Sat, 18 Apr 2026
⏰: 9.30am – 11am
📍: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
🔗: go.gov.sg/whatsinmywater-18apr26
Ever wondered about the biodiversity living where water meets land in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve?
Join this guided walk to discover the diverse habitats found across the reserve, from wetlands and freshwater ponds to rivers, estuaries and coastal areas, and the creatures that call them home! 🪸🍃
🗓️: Sat, 18 Apr 2026
⏰: 9.30am – 11am
📍: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
🔗: go.gov.sg/whatsinmywater-18apr26
Here’s an interesting tree for International Plant Appreciation Day! The Angsana (Pterocarpus indicus) is one of the early trees planted along Singapore’s streetscapes. 🌳
Reaching heights of up to 40 m, the Angsana flourishes in Singapore’s climate and provides shade with its dense and drooping crown of compound leaves. It is also recognisable by its yellow flowers, and most of all, its flattened disc-shaped fruits with papery wings.
📸: Ng Lee Khiang
Reaching heights of up to 40 m, the Angsana flourishes in Singapore’s climate and provides shade with its dense and drooping crown of compound leaves. It is also recognisable by its yellow flowers, and most of all, its flattened disc-shaped fruits with papery wings.
📸: Ng Lee Khiang
It might look like a sea creature or a clump of translucent jelly, but don't let its peculiar appearance fool you! ❄️
While many wild mushrooms are off-limits, the Snow Fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is known to have many medicinal benefits. It is used in Chinese traditional medicine to boost energy and immunity, and help with dry skin and coughs.
It is also commonly cooked in sweet soups with fruits such as pear or papaya. 🍐
📸: Jerome Koh
While many wild mushrooms are off-limits, the Snow Fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is known to have many medicinal benefits. It is used in Chinese traditional medicine to boost energy and immunity, and help with dry skin and coughs.
It is also commonly cooked in sweet soups with fruits such as pear or papaya. 🍐
📸: Jerome Koh
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🐱 Community cats are a common sight in Singapore, but did you know there’s a dedicated team in the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) working behind the scenes to support their care?
Meet Dr Lin Anhui, a veterinarian at NParks’ AVS, who leads the team behind Singapore's Cat Management Framework. This includes the Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage (TNRM) programme, a science-based approach that supports an estimated 13,000 free-roaming cats with sterilisation and helps them find loving homes. 💕
Watch the full video at go.gov.sg/nparksportraits-cmf
Meet Dr Lin Anhui, a veterinarian at NParks’ AVS, who leads the team behind Singapore's Cat Management Framework. This includes the Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage (TNRM) programme, a science-based approach that supports an estimated 13,000 free-roaming cats with sterilisation and helps them find loving homes. 💕
Watch the full video at go.gov.sg/nparksportraits-cmf
Pressed in Pixels – Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium 🌿✨
Visiting Singapore Botanic Gardens? Do pop by this special viewing gallery at Botany Centre!
Watch the digitalisation process as the Singapore Herbarium works towards creating an online database of approximately 800,000 herbarium specimens by 2027. 🔍 📸
🗓️: Now until 28 August 2026
⏰: 9am – 5pm on weekdays
(closed on weekends and Public Holidays)
📍: Level 1, Botany Centre, Viewing Gallery at the Singapore Herbarium, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: go.gov.sg/pressed-in-pixels-digitalising-the-sing-herbarium
Visiting Singapore Botanic Gardens? Do pop by this special viewing gallery at Botany Centre!
Watch the digitalisation process as the Singapore Herbarium works towards creating an online database of approximately 800,000 herbarium specimens by 2027. 🔍 📸
🗓️: Now until 28 August 2026
⏰: 9am – 5pm on weekdays
(closed on weekends and Public Holidays)
📍: Level 1, Botany Centre, Viewing Gallery at the Singapore Herbarium, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🔗: go.gov.sg/pressed-in-pixels-digitalising-the-sing-herbarium