Rojak (A Culinary Demo)
Join us at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden to learn about the origin of our delicious local dish, rojak and discover the natural ingredients which are used in it.
Suitable for children in K1 and P6 (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date:Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Time:
- Session 1: 10am - 10.20am (Register here)
- Session 2: 11am - 11.20am (Register here)
- Fee: Free
- Location: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
New The Secret World of Pollinators
Discover the amazing world of pollinators and the fascinating role that they play in the pollination process, from flower to fruit and seed. Learn more about the relationships between pollinators, plants and humans through interactive hands-on activities at the Centre for Ethnobotany.
Suitable for children in P1 and P6 (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date: Thursday, 5 September 2024
- Time: 10am - 11am (Register here)
- Fee: Free
- Location: Centre for Ethnobotany
Courageous Puteri Kemang
A Collaboration with Malay Heritage Centre
Be enthralled by the tale of a warrior princess, Puteri Kemang (Princess Kemang) who is skilled in both sword fighting and archery. While hunting in a forest one day, she encounters a terrifying demon. Join us for an immersive storytelling session with Malay Heritage Centre’s docent and storyteller, Hafiz Rashid and find out how Princess Kemang uses her wits to escape this perilous situation.
Discover more about the fruits and plants associated with the story on a tour around the Centre for Ethnobotany and create your own batik simbut mini drawstring bag using natural materials and inks derived from plants.
This programme is held in collaboration with the Malay Heritage Centre.
- Suitable for children in K1 – P4 (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date:Thursday, 5 September 2024
- Time:11.30am - 1pm
- Fee:$30 per parent & child pair, $15 per additional child
- Location: Centre for Ethnobotany
Please click here for more information and to register for the programme*.
*Registration is required for this programme.
Storytelling: A Crab, A Shell and a Little Help
Hershie the hermit crab has outgrown his shell. With great determination, he embarks on a journey to find a new shell. Along the way he meets new friends and discovers litter on the beach and in the sea. Join us to find out more about Hershie’s journey and what happens when we throw our trash into the sea. Participants will also have a chance to exercise their creativity in a hands-on craft activity using natural materials.
- Suitable for children in K1 and P4 (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date: Friday, 6 September 2024
- Time:
- Session 1: 10am - 10.20am (Register here)
- Session 2: 11am - 11.20am (Register here)
- Fee: Free
- Location: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis upon receipt of registration form. Do note that the closing date for registration is 10 calendar days before the programme begins, or when the class is full. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full.
An email confirming the status of the event will be sent to you at least one week prior to the event.
Image Credit: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Age
0+
Price
Free
Telephone number
+65 6471 7138
+65 6471 7361
+65 6471 9937
Links
Address
Singapore1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
How to get there?
By bus alighting at Napier/Holland Road (Tanglin Gate)
- SBS Transit 7, 105, 123, 174,174e
- SMRT 75, 77, 106, NR8
- Nearest MRT Station : Orchard MRT (North-South Line) and a 5-min bus ride to Tanglin Gate
By bus alighting at Bukit Timah/Dunearn Road (Bukit Timah Gate or Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden)
- SBS Transit 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170
- SMRT 67, 171
- Nearest MRT Station : Botanic Gardens MRT Station (Circle Line & Downtown Line)
By Taxi
There are taxi drop-off/pick-up points at the following major entrances:
- Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate (via junction of Holland/Napier Road)