CAL - Central Library at the National Library Building - Programme Room 1 (Basement 1)
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Free Admission
Come learn more about the beauty and wonders of the Woodlands Botanical Garden! Once a barren landscape void of much life, the 4000sqm garden catered to biodiversity is now home to more than 350 plant and 250 animal species playing all sorts of roles in this vibrant ecosystem! Join us as we learn more about pollinators and their incredibly important role in nature!
About the speaker
Ganesh Kumar is the founder and chairman of the Woodlands Botanical Garden (WBG) that focuses on biodiversity and mental wellness. What started as a passion project has grown into a beautiful community space in which both nature and the community thrive. Come learn more about what it takes to build a biodiversity garden and about the pollinators found within them.
About the WBG-NLB Biodiversity Series
The Woodlands Botanical Garden (WBG) is Singapore's largest community garden and the only one dedicated exclusively to biodiversity. Spreading over 4000 sqm in size and spanning 9 storeys in height, it is home to a large variety of biodiversity and what used to be a barren hillside is now teeming with life, boasting more than 300 species of plants and more than 200 species of animals. Join us in this WBG-NLB Biodiversity Series as we learn more about the WBG and the biodiversity she supports, from butterflies and bees, to dragonflies and birds, and even beetles and spiders!
Down to Earth:
Down to Earth Series unpacks pertinent sustainability topics and makes them accessible whatever your background. From demystifying the latest green buzzwords to illuminating the incredible biodiversity we live amongst, join us and grow your knowledge with experts as they give you the break down on all things green