Housing and Development Board: HDB Sustainability Trail

HDB Sustainability Trail

The HDB Sustainability Trails offer an immersive experience for students, allowing them to discover the various green initiatives and sustainability features aimed at promoting sustainable living in HDB heartlands. Under the programme, students and teachers could also sign up to be an Eco Guide and undergo training to lead the trails for their peers/ students and the wider community.

Details

Participants could participate in a 2-hour guided trails or sign up to be an Eco Guide. The training for Eco Guide includes a 2-hour classroom training, followed by another 2 hours of on-site training, conducted on separate days.

Upon completing the training, participants are empowered to organise trails for their peers and/or the community. The trails feature places such as:

• MyWaterway @ Punggol

• Treelodge @ Punggol

• Northshore Residences

• Northshore Plaza

Learning Objectives:

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the transformation of Punggol and the efforts made to enable sustainable living, thereby inspiring them to do their part for the environment and adopting a green lifestyle.

Target Audience: Pri 4- 6, Sec 1- 4/5, Post-Sec (JC/Poly/ITE)

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: In-person

Duration of Session: Average 2 hours per session. Number of sessions would vary, depending on preferred involvement (i.e. whether participants are signing up as Eco Guides)

Programme Capacity: 20 minimum pax per session

Mode of Registration: By email

Due Date for Registration: A lead time of 2 months is required

Contact Info: Stephanie_WL_TAY@hdb.gov.sg; Angeline_WT_CHUA@hdb.gov.sg

Students explored and learnt how the Dragonfly Pond promotes greater biodiversity in the urban environment during the Punggol Northshore Trail.

Students engaged at the training to acquire the skills needed to become Eco Guides.