2012: A decade of biodiversity and focus on marine biodiversity

As International Year of the Forest 2011 winds down, what will be the focus in 2012? While no specific biodiversity aspect will be highlighted in 2012 as a "UN International Year of", 2011-2020 has been designated UN Decade of Biodiversity!

The Decade of Biodiversity have five strategic goals and 20 ambitious yet achievable targets.

MORE biodiversity happenings for kids for the holidays!

Next Saturday, lots of fun activities for kids this school holidays! Join the Raffles Museum Toddycats and discover Singapore's natural heritage!

The exhibition will showcase animal specimens, skulls, skeletons and even a REAL DINOSAUR BONE. We will also have fun activities and exciting biodiversity talks lined up for the day

Biodiversity for kids during the December holidays!

Exciting nature activities for kids are lined up for the coming school holidays! Lots of fun ways to discover and enjoy Singapore's biodiversity!

Here's highlights of some of the many exciting nature events for kids during the December holidays.

Your otter sightings wanted!

Yes! We have wild otters! A brand new facebook page, OtterWatch has been set up to gather your otter sightings! This is part of Meryl Theng's project to study Singapore's otters.

Where have otters been sighted in Singapore?

Free events at Parks Festival celebrates our biodiversity!

Lots of nature activities in celebration of the inaugural Parks Festival from 17 to 25 Sep 2011!

Here's highlights of some activities which feature our biodiversity! Most are free, and many are suitable for kids and families!