First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is one of the biggest movements celebrated around the world, and Singapore is no exception. It was founded all those years ago to shine a light on environmental awareness and global warming that is a prevalent issue in the world today.
We need to make a better world for our children, and that begins by taking the first step and celebrating Earth Day, showing them how important it is to save the earth. This year, let your children unleash their inner Greta Thunberg after following in your footsteps.
There are quite a few events around, so why not let it be a memorable day of fun, where you also get to save the Earth?
Earth Day Photo Journey at Science Centre
Science Centre Singapore is celebrating Earth Day with a Photo Journey titled Restore Our Earth. After snapping particular photos at 5 halls, you can redeem a token from a redemption counter located in the Minds’ Eye exhibition. The pictures are located in different halls, and the main goal of this photo journey is to understand more about the environment and why it is important to save it. Tour around the Science Centre halls, take some awesome pictures, and learn more about environmental issues in the process! You can even explore the Ecogarden, where you can take a picture with any of the plants and receive a special token. More information can be found here.
Address: 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
Opening hours: Friday to Sunday 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm
Closed from Monday to Thursday
Contact: 6425 2500
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Little Arborist For A Day
In conjunction with Earth Day 2021, CSK Landscape is hosting an event where children can join them to learn about nature. At the end of the workshop, you will learn how to become a nature steward, how to start contributing to Singapore’s vision of a “city in nature”, and basic tree knowledge and how it benefits nature as well. Take note that the workshop materials will be provided, and each slot is limited to 6 people. Each workshop costs $60+. For more information, check out their website here.
Address: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Opposite 1, Tyersall Ave
Event hours: Various Dates, 9am–11am, 3pm–5pm
Contact: 9296 5420
Earth Day Climate Collage
Want to understand the causes and consequences of climate change? This workshop is more than suitable for you! For $20, you will be able to discuss solutions and have a trajectory that is compatible with the Paris Agreement. For this part, you will use a deck of cards to understand the origins, impacts, and find the links between the cards. Next, you will be able to think about how to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Ideas and suggestions will be discussed, but we must first understand what is at stake for our planet, before taking coherent and collective actions. More information and tickets can be found here.
Address: Open Farm Community, 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819
Event hours: Thursday, 22 April 2021, 12pm–2pm
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Central Public Library Programmes
The Central Public Library is hosting a few events in lieu of Earth Day 2021. If you’re a member of the National Library Board, these programmes are free and open to you! Even if you are not one, you can create a myLibrary ID here. Do take note that registration can only be approved once your myLibrary ID is verified.
Are We in Debt to the Planet?
For centuries, Mother Earth has given us resources to sustain ourselves, but there is a possibility that we are using up Earth’s resources faster than they can be replenished. The speaker of this workshop, Dr. Chua Siew Chin, is a lecturer at the National University of Singapore, where she teaches environmental sustainability. At the workshop, you will learn if climate change, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity are the symptoms of a ravaged earth. More information and free tickets can be found here.
Climate Change Under the Sea
In this talk, you will learn what the key impacts of climate change are on marine ecosystems and why they matter so much. The effects of climate change can be seen around the world, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events. However, did you know that these impacts are felt by the marine life as well – from the tropics to the poles? This is another event hosted by Dr. Chua Siew Chin, who teaches environmental sustainability at the National University of Singapore. Click here to find out more and register.
At Earth’s Expense
Every day, we make use of various products and services, not knowing how they affect the planet. This talk encourages you that it pays to care about our consumption habits and how they affect the environment. Overconsumption can also deplete the earth’s reserve of natural resources, and impact the environment in a negative way. The talk will be given by Cheng Puay, a biologist and firm believer in experiential education. Book your free tickets here!
Address: 100 Victoria St, #B1-01 National Library Building, Singapore 188064
Event hours: Varies from event to event
