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Qi-Gong 18 Movements (shi ba shi)
27 Feb 2010 6:30 am - 31 Dec 2013 7:30 am
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Qi-Gong Shibashi is a gentle, beautiful and flowing qigong exercise routine that is both a joy to do and deeply relaxing. It can be a complete exercise routine and also be used as a warm up for other forms of physical exercises. This pattern introduces the basic elements of weight shifting, co-ordination of hand and leg movements together with controlled breathing. It is suitable for all groups and all ages - you are never too old or too young to start.
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Stretching and Detoxify Exercise
27 Feb 2010 6:30 am - 31 Dec 2013 7:30 am
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Stretching exercises with moderate aerobic exercise can help to reduce cholesterol and reverse hardening of arteries. It can warm up the body to get the blood flowing and raise body temperature prior to high-intensity workouts. Exercise can help the body to rid itself of accumulated wastes, toxins and poisons.
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Yoga and Aerobics
27 Feb 2010 7:00 am - 31 Dec 2013 8:00 am
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The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. The aging process can be slowed down by practising yoga. By keeping the body clean, flexible and well-lubricated, it can significantly reduce the catabolic process of cell deterioration. For aerobics, the benefits include increasing heart rate and deep breathing for extended period of time. During this activity, your body produces more energy and delivers more oxygen into your muscles. Regular aerobic workouts increase your ability to take in and transport oxygen more efficiently. A combination of both exercises will enhance your well-being and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
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Healing Garden Tour (A Guided Tour)
01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012
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Spread over 2.5 hectares, Healing Garden is designed as a tranquil retreat with more than 400 species of medicinal plants traditionally used in South-East Asia as the main focus. Healing Garden is a reminder that plants are in fact chemical factories and serves as a plant bank where many species continue to thrive as their natural environments dwindle. Come and explore the Healing Garden, and you will find out more about traditional healing plants and their respective uses. Suitable for Sec 1 - JC levels Duration : 1.5 hour Fee : $9.00 per student (subjected to a minimum of 20 children per group) Location : Healing Garden, Central Core of Singapore Botanic Gardens For enquiry and registration, please contact the Education Branch at 64719961 / 6465 0196 or through email: nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg . Online registration is available on www.sbg.org.sg (under "Education"). A four weeks advanced notice is required for booking of this programme.
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Storytime with Sara at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (A Storytelling cum Guided Tour)
01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012
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Join us for a fun-filled storytelling session, specially designed for little ones. Children will explore Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden with Sara the Botanicosaurus and her squirrel friends, Fluff-tail and Twitchy. To conclude the programme, children will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with plants that are featured in the story, and even have the chance to rock the Suspension Bridge and play hide-and-seek in the Maze. Suitable for children in N1 – N2 levels Duration : 1.0 hour (30 minutes storytelling session following by 30 minutes guided tour) Fee : $6.00 per child (subjected to a minimum of 20 children per group) Location : Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Bukit Timah Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens For any enquires, please contact the SBG Education Branch at 6471 9961 & 6465 0196 or through email: nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg. Online registration is available on www.sbg.org.sg (under "Education"). A four week advanced notice is required for booking of this programme.
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Healing Garden Tour (A Guided Tour)
01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2013
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Spread over 2.5 hectares, Healing Garden is designed as a tranquil retreat with more than 400 species of medicinal plants traditionally used in South-East Asia as the main focus. Healing Garden is a reminder that plants are in fact chemical factories and serves as a plant bank where many species continue to thrive as their natural environments dwindle. Come and explore the Healing Garden, and you will find out more about traditional healing plants and their respective uses. Duration : 1.5 hours
Fee : $ 15.00 per person (Minimum 15 participants) This programme is conducted on an ad hoc basis and is subject to the availability of guides. Four weeks advance booking is required for this programme. For enquiry and registration, please contact the Education Branch at 64719961 / 6465 0196 or through email: nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg . Online registration is available on www.sbg.org.sg (under "Education"). A four weeks advance notice is required for booking of this programme.
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Trees for Life Art Competition 2012
03 Jan 2012 - 09 Mar 2012
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Calling all preschool, primary and secondary school students! Paint your love for trees and nature and stand to win attractive prizes including an Apple iPad 2. The best paintings will be showcased to thousands of visitors at the prestigious Singapore Garden Festival 2012 and at various public libraries. To take part, simply visit www.nparks.gov.sg/heritagetrees (under the 'Activities' tab) to download the Registration form and read the Rules & Regulations. Entries must reach us by 9 March 2012. Enquiries can be made to nparks_urban_gardening@nparks.gov.sg or 62739043. We look forward to receiving your entries!
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Monthly Scheduled Programma: Sara Goes to Supermarket Garden (A Guided Tour)
21 Jan 2012 10:00 am - 31 Jan 2012 11:00 am
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Sara, the Botanicosaurus is back! This time Sara, with her siblings and friends, visit the Supermarket Garden in the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Join Sara to learn fascinating facts and hear interesting stories about the banana, peanut, soya bean, sugarcane, sweet potato and many more yummy fruits and vegetables in this special garden. Alongside learning about plants which you can eat, pick up tips on being a nutritional winner by eating delicious greens to stay strong and healthy.
Suitable for children in K1 - P6 levels Date : Saturday, 21 January 2012 Time : 10:00am - 11:00am Fee : $9.00 per child (includes $3.00 “Sara goes to the Supermarket Garden" Workbook) & $6.00 per accompanying adult Location : Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Bukit Timah Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens For any enquires, please contact the SBG Education Branch at 6471 9961 & 6465 0196 or through email: nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg. Online registration is available on www.sbg.org.sg (under "Education")
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Growing African Violet (Workshop)
28 Jan 2012 - 08 Sep 2012
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These Saintpaulia species make attractive indoor plants with their bright display of dainty flowers on rosettes of well-formed leaves. Familiarising yourself with the proper soil mix, light and care will ensure months of colourful healthy blooms. Suitable for hobbyists (also students, Secondary 1 level and above) Debut : 28 January 2012 (Saturday)
Repeat run : 8 September 2012 (Saturday)
Fee : $50.00 per participant (materials are included)
Venue : Botany Centre, Tanglin Core of Singapore Botanic Gardens
Time : 10.00am – 1.00pm For enquiry and registration, please contact the Education Branch at 64719961 / 64650196 or through email: nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg
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Presents from Plants
04 Feb 2012 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Presents from Plants 4 February 2012 2-3pm Bishan Public Library For kids aged 5-12. Synopsis Plants are important to people. They give us many things like shade, materials, food and scents. With these presents from plants, our lives become more pleasant. For example, wood from trees can be made into beautiful furniture for our homes. Join us for this programme where you can discover how plants are useful to us. You can also make participate in a hands-on activity by using plants to create your own masterpiece! More about the speaker Jiahui is a manager from the National Parks Board. She enjoys gardening and is passionate about spreading her love for green and nature to the public, to let them appreciate the wonderful world of plants. This talk is free of charge and registration is not required. For enquiries, please contact Ms Zheng Jiahui at zheng_jiahui@nparks.gov.sg.
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