17 Sep (Sat): Race Against Time – Science behind a Botanic Garden Tour

Join this free tour by staff of the Singapore Botanic Gardens to learn more about the Gardens’ research work.

Come and explore the hub of the Gardens' research facilities at the Singapore Botanic Gardens to learn about botanical research. Find out about the urgency of plant exploration, collection and scientific documentation as species and habitats continue to be lost in the region. Visit the Orchid Micro-propagation and hybridisation display and find out how new hybrids are produced. You can also enter the restricted domain of the Herbarium and Library to learn about the valuable historical treasures they hold for science and posterity.

Registration at Green Pavilion, Botany Centre, starts 15 minutes before the start of each tour session and is on first-come, first-served basis. In conjunction with Parks Festival 2011. Tours are subject to availability of guides.

Time: 10am and 2pm
Meeting point: Green Pavilion, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

Contact: NParks_SBG_Visitor_Services@nparks.gov.sg.