wetland watchers

• Raise awareness and appreciation on the importance of wetland habitats 
• Explore different conditions to facilitate growth of mangrove propagules 

Target Audience:

• Upper Primary and Secondary School students
• For International schools: Grade 7 and above

Project Outline:

• Workshop 1 (1.5 hours)
  • Learn about wetland plant species, zonation and wildlife.
  • Understand the importance of mangroves to urban cities like Singapore.
• Workshop 2 (2 hours)
  • Practical exploration at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
  • Schools are responsible for arranging transport to and from the reserve.
• Workshop 3 (2 hours)
  • Learn research methods and experimental design.
  • Set up an experiment to investigate optimal conditions for mangrove propagule growth.
• Workshop 4 (2 hours)
  • Analyse and interpret collected data.
  • Explore ways to conduct outreach in school and the community.
  • Develop skills to communicate and present project findings.
• Workshop 5 (1.5 hours)
  • Conduct an outreach activity for the school and/or community.
  • Project wrap-up and reflection.

Please note: Cancellations or postponements made 2–4 weeks before the scheduled workshop will incur a 20% charge of the total workshop session cost, while cancellations or postponements made less than 2 weeks before the scheduled workshop will incur a 50% charge of the total workshop session cost.

*An overseas exchange to a wetland conservation site may be available for interested schools. More details will be shared by Q1 2027.