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Singapore’s Natural History in 3 Plants

7, 14, 21 May • 09:30am
7, 14, 21 May • 10:30am
7, 14, 21 May • 02:30pm

Explore the history of three cash crops in Singapore through a garden tour and take part in a workshop to learn sustainable ways of living to help preserve Singapore’s natural heritage.

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Singapore’s Natural History in 3 Plants
Dates & Time: 
Sat, 7 May | 9.30am – Pineapple Theme
Sat, 7 May | 10.30am – Coffee Theme*
Sat, 7 May | 2.30pm – Coconut Theme
Sat, 14 May | 9.30am – Pineapple Theme
Sat, 14 May | 10.30am – Coffee Theme*
Sat, 14 May | 2.30pm – Coconut Theme
Sat, 21 May | 9.30am – Pineapple Theme
Sat, 21 May | 10.30am – Coffee Theme*
Sat, 21 May | 2.30pm – Coconut Theme

*Note: Coffee Theme is only applicable family option. 

Venue: Spice Garden at Fort Canning & National Museum of Singapore
Fee: $96 per pax | Family option: $96 per family (1 adult + 1 child)**
Registration: 

**Note: The family option will have a special portrait session before the start of the workshop. 

Explore the history of three cash crops that were essential to Singapore’s economy (coffee, pineapple and coconut) at the Spice Garden at Fort Canning and learn about how they have shaped Singapore’s nature and landscape. After the tour, learn about the modern uses for these cash crops and obtain a rare hands-on experience to learn practical ways to reduce waste and its uses in urban farming. After this experience, you will leave with a better understanding on living sustainably!

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