Families For Life | Places to Nurture Your Child with Nature

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Every child is born with a natural curiosity about the world. As your child develops, he or she is fueled by a built-in desire to learn about the environment around him or her. As parents, you can start this learning journey through a first-hand experience with nature. Teaching children about the connection between themselves and nature can show them that even everyday actions, from what we consume to how we commute, can have an impact on Earth and its inhabitants. To get started, here are 3 places you can explore with your child to get in touch with Nature.

1. Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden @ Singapore Botanic Gardens

Make the best of your visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens by taking your kids to the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden — Asia’s first garden dedicated to children. With the theme of “All Life on Earth Depends on Plants”, the garden aims to educate and instil a love for nature in children through multi-sensory learning. Children will get to learn about a range of ecosystems through programmes and activities that will require them to engage their sense of smell and touch, creating an enriching experience. 

2. Children’s Garden @ Gardens by the Bay

The Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay is Singapore’s largest playground designed for kids up to the age of 12. The attractions include integrated play equipment and water play features spread across 4 main play zones, aimed to increase interaction with nature. The zones — “Adventure Trail”, “Rainforest Treehouses”, “Toddler Play Zone” and “Water Play Areas” are set amid lush greenery, creating a fun-filled environment to interact with nature. Apart from the Children’s Garden, the “Dragonfly and Kingfisher Lakes” support a variety of aquatic life from fish to plants. Children can learn about the various aquatic life forms and their importance in the ecosystem. 

3. Chestnut Nature Park

The Chestnut Nature Park is Singapore’s first nature park with separate mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors to the park can expect a host of recreational activities amid a rich abundance of flora. Children can engage in physical activities, such as hiking, while appreciating nature’s beauty. The hiking trails are easy for beginners and are only slightly undulating, suitable for everyone in the family to participate.