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Straits Times, 27 Jan 05
A treehouse for all The Singapore Science Centre's Ecogarden was relaunched yesterday with a new addition - a treehouse. As Singapore's largest Ecogarden, the 20,000 sq m area boasts a large collection of flora and fauna, ranging from rubber trees to honeybees. The centrepiece of the relaunch is Singapore's first treehouse that is open to the public. It is built around a Chinese banyan and stands 3m above the ground, allowing visitors to observe certain insects and animals at close range. Dr Chew Tuan Chiong, chief executive of the Singapore Science Centre, said the Ecogarden is 'a rare gem amid the hustle and bustle of Singapore' and described it fondly as 'a living outdoor discovery'. Dr Amy Khor, Mayor of Southwest Community Development Council, officiated at the opening. Links More about the Science Centre's Ecogarden on their website which includes and eco-pond as well as a wide variety of plants such as succulents, rubber tapping demonstrations, ferns, fruit orchards, medicinal plants, wayside trees, kitchen garden, leaf litter corner, vegetable beds. The Ecogarden Nature Explorer Activity Booklet is available at $2. |
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