Check out seashells from the Raffles' collection. Visitors to the Science Centre will be able to view this temporary exhibition held in conjunction with the launch of The Centre's two guidebooks, A Guide to Growing Native Plants of Singapore and A Guide to the Common Seashells of Singapore. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to get a chance to win attractive prizes when they participate in the Native Plants and Seashells of Singapore Quiz . In conjunction with the theme of Earth Day where the axiom 'reduce, re-use, and recycle' is promoted, a selection of publications and projects will be set up. This area would give visitors and students in particular, an idea of what can be done to promote green actions.
Native plants are also home, food or hunting grounds for many animals.
Check out life among the trees, the pond and the flowering garden plants. The show uses slides, information and live demonstrations to make an interesting combination that teaches about the environment. Herbs and spices are natural flavour enhancers. Not only are they environmentally friendly, they add zest to food without the need for artificial food flavourings. So me herbs also have medicinal properties, for instance mint is used for digestion, ginger for flatulence, etc.