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It’s Ubin Day today, marking the end of the two-week Pesta Ubin celebration, which saw over 1,000 participants! 🎉 Here are some Ubin updates: 📖 NParks has launched a new e-publication, An Update of the Biodiversity in Pulau Ubin, based on comprehensive biodiversity surveys across 11 taxonomic groups. It recorded 1,300 native fauna species, including 26 new records for Singapore and two species new to science, as well as over 550 native flora species. One of these newly discovered species is Anomala sp. aff. matricula (sp. nov.), a scarab beetle discovered right here on Pulau Ubin. 🪲 🐸 The Cryptic Painted Frog (Nyctixalus crypticus sp. nov.) has established a breeding population on Pulau Ubin under our Species Recovery Programme — an encouraging sign for the species’ long-term survival. 💚 The community-led Pesta Ubin Facebook and Instagram pages have also been refreshed and launched as official Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) pages. Follow them at https://go.gov.sg/fun-fb and https://go.gov.sg/fun-ig ! +++ More info on Pulau Ubin: https://go.gov.sg/nparks-pulau-ubin

Singapore’s natural landscapes hold more surprises than people realise! Through volunteering, individuals or families like the Lim family get to experience these moments up close. 🪨🌿 With guidance from our colleagues and fellow volunteers, hours in the field, and plenty of patience, the family has sharpened their observation skills to spot tiny critters and recognise birds by their calls. It has also been a welcome contrast to the fast pace of everyday life. 😌 Over the past 10 years, the Lim family has turned their simple curiosity about nature into a shared passion for Singapore’s biodiversity and a meaningful contribution to conservation. 💚 Explore our volunteer opportunities: go.gov.sg/nparks-volunteer-with-us #NParks #NParksBuzz #volunteering #CityInNature #CityInNatureSG #NParks #NParksBuzz

Celebrate ECP Day 2026 with Friends of East Coast Park Mark your calendars, the third edition of ECP Day is happening this Saturday! 🏖 Are you curious about the biodiversity, community initiatives, and behind-the-scenes operations at East Cost Park (ECP)? Join us and explore the fun activities and interactive booths by the Friends of East Coast Park and our valued partners, such as bird watching and a park cleanup. While visiting the booths, you can also participate in various activities and collect five special ECP landmark pins along the way (while stocks last)! ECP Day 2026 🗓️: Sat, 20 June 2026 📍: Parkland Green Lawn, East Coast Park Area C ⏰: 9am to 1pm 🔗: go.gov.sg/ecpday-2026 #NParks #NParksBuzz #CityinNature #CityinNatureSG #FoECP #ECPDay #EastCoastPark

🎉 The new Magical Bridge Playground at Sun Plaza Park is now open! Designed for people of all ages and abilities, this inclusive playground features: 👨🏻‍🦽‍➡️ Wheelchair-friendly equipment and barrier-free access 🎨 High-contrast colours to support visitors with low vision 🛖 Hideaway Huts™ for quiet moments 🌿 A sensory garden with safe-to-touch and smell plants 👯 An amphitheatre for community activities Explore four play zones themed around seed dispersal, and discover the plants featured in each zone. Visit Sun Plaza Park: https://go.gov.sg/sunplazapark

School Holiday Activities at Ubin Day Looking for something fun and meaningful to do with the family this school holidays? 🌴 Head over to Pulau Ubin for Ubin Day and soak up the kampung vibes while learning about the island's rich heritage! Here's what you can look forward to: 🗣️ Storytelling session of Grandma's Tiger by professional storyteller Dolly Leow 🎨 Art workshop for your little ones to design their very own Ubin mascot 💡 Educational booths by Ambin Ubin, James Cook University Singapore, Nature Society Singapore and Young Nautilus 🚶 Walking tours to explore Pulau Ubin's nature, heritage and culture 📅: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 📍: Pulau Ubin 🔗: https://go.gov.sg/pestaubin

Have you seen this “coo-lourful” bird around? Male Pink-necked Green Pigeons (Treron vernans) are easily recognised by their bright pink neck and orange lower breast, while females are uniformly green in colour. 🩷💚 Unlike typical pigeons with cooing calls, they communicate using unique whistling and quacking noises. Spot them high up in the canopy on tall trees feeding on a wide variety of fruits where they act as important seed dispersers in the ecosystem. 📸: Francis Yap

Biodiversity Galore at Pulau Ubin From its shores to its forested trails, Pulau Ubin is a haven for nature lovers. 🌿 Here's a glimpse of the amazing wildlife found on the island: Black and Scarlet Cicada, Sheath-covered Spathe orchid, Lipstick Sea Anemone, Cryptic Painted Frog, Blue-throated Bee-Eater, Straw-headed Bulbul, and Stone Crab! 🐸🦀🐦 Discover more of the Pulau Ubin's incredible biodiversity through guided nature walks, birdwatching sessions, and photography workshops, held as part of Pesta Ubin, all the way to Ubin Day on 20 Jun! Find out more and register for activities here: https://go.gov.sg/pestaubin 📷 Black and Scarlet Cicada: Jerome Koh | Sheath-covered Spathe: Yam Tim Wing | Straw-headed Bulbul: Shalinder Singh | All other photos: NParks

ArtsEverywhere@JLG: heART 2026 Your weekend plans are sorted! 🌟 Join us at Jurong Lake Gardens for a weekend of arts, nature, and wellness. Here’s what you can look forward to: 🎨 Arts workshops & hands-on activities 🛍️ Gardeners' Day Out Marketplace 🚣 Kayak & pedal boat try-outs 🌿 Garden tours 🧘 Yoga sessions & more! Keep an eye out for the ongoing stamp rally, where you can hop across all three gardens and stamp your way to a prize! There will also be free welcome tote bags for the first 150 visitors each day. 📅 13 – 14 June 2026 📍 Lakeside Field, Jurong Lake Gardens ⏰ 9am – 6pm | Free admission 🔗 go.gov.sg/artsjlgheart

Biodiversity Galore at Pulau Ubin From its shores to its forested trails, Pulau Ubin is a haven for nature lovers. 🌿 Here's a glimpse of the amazing wildlife found on the island: Black and Scarlet Cicada, Sheath-covered Spathe orchid, Lipstick Sea Anemone, Cryptic Painted Frog, Blue-throated Bee-Eater, Straw-headed Bulbul, and Stone Crab! 🐸🦀🐦 Discover more of the Pulau Ubin's incredible biodiversity through guided nature walks, birdwatching sessions, and photography workshops, held as part of Pesta Ubin, all the way to Ubin Day on 20 Jun! Find out more and register for activities here: https://go.gov.sg/pestaubin 📷 Black and Scarlet Cicada: Jerome Koh | Sheath-covered Spathe: Yam Tim Wing | Straw-headed Bulbul: Shalinder Singh | All other photos: NParks

#Funfact—the Singapore Kopsia (Kopsia singapurensis) was named in 1923, 36 years before our national flag was designed! Talk about being ahead of its time 😎 This flower bears fragrant flowers with white petals and a red throat, the exact colours of our national flag! 🇸🇬 Mirroring the five stars on our flag, this flower has exactly five petals! 🌸 Once thought to be nationally extinct, it was rediscovered in 2011 and has been successfully reintroduced into Singapore’s green spaces through the NParks’ Species Recovery Programme.

Join us at Pesta Ubin 2026 from 8 to 21 June! This community-led open house celebrates Pulau Ubin’s rustic charm, kampung heritage, rich biodiversity, and community stories. The festivities culminate in Ubin Day on 20 June. Find out more and register for activities: https://go.gov.sg/pestaubin

ArtsEverywhere@JLG: heART 2026 Mark your calendars! ArtsEverywhere@JLG is happening next week! Enjoy a variety of walk-in activities and workshops that require registration, from shrink art making to nature photography and more! Spots for the registered workshops are limited, so sign up now 😉 📅: Sat – Sun, 13 - 14 Jun 2026 📍: Lakeside Field, Lakeside Garden, Jurong Lake Gardens ⏰: 9am – 6pm 🎟️: Free admission 🔗: go.gov.sg/artsjlgheart

Curious about Singapore's rich biodiversity and ecosystems? Start with the BiodiversitySG website! 🌿🦋🐿️ Dive deep into resources on species across various taxa, and explore the diverse ecosystems found in Singapore. You can also find out more about our Community in Nature initiative and how you can become a citizen scientist! 🔬🌱 🔗: biodiversitysg.nparks.gov.sg It’s the final day of the Festival of Biodiversity! Join us at the National Library today, 7 June, to celebrate Singapore’s flora and fauna. Find out more at fob.nparks.gov.sg.

Today marks the launch of the 15th edition of the Festival of Biodiversity – the biggest biodiversity festival in Singapore! 🥳 Here are some exciting updates on our conservation efforts: 🪰 Our Tropical Forest Ecology Research programme marks its fifth anniversary this year! One of the projects led to Singapore’s largest survey of flying insects in tropical forests, conducted with researchers from NUS and LKCNHM. 🌳The Nature Conservation Masterplan has been updated to reflect NParks' evolving priorities and expanded functions. We look forward to continue co-creating initiatives with the nature community. Back for a second year, we're partnering with Public Libraries Singapore to bring educational experiences to the festival. Browse 12 curated biodiversity reads and visit the game stations to win a limited-edition festival pin — while stocks last! 🦅 🗓️: Sat & Sun, 6 & 7 June 2026 📍: The Plaza, National Library Building (Bugis) ⏰: 10am – 7.30pm 🔗: fob.nparks.gov.sg

Take a closer look at the Common Sendudok (Melastoma malabathricum) and you’ll find two sets of stamens or pollen-producing parts! 💛💜 The bright yellow stamens in the centre act as a visual decoy, containing pollen to feed visiting insects. In contrast, the long, curved, purple stamens that extend outward hold pollen that can only be unlocked through buzz pollination by carpenter bees!

Tropical Treats and Sweets: The Plants in Singapore’s Desserts Exhibition Ever wondered what's really in your favourite local desserts? 🍧 Find out how incredible plants like the Nipah Palm have shaped the beloved sweet treats we grew up with, from ice kacang to cendol and more! 🧊 📅: Now till 31 Aug 2026 (Closed on the last Wednesday of every month) ⏰: 9am – 6pm 📍: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Level 2, Centre for Ethnobotany