What a wonderful weekend it was at the Festival of Biodiversity 2026!
Cicada Tree Eco-Place (CTEP) was happy to be part of this meaningful event, held on 6 and 7 June 2026 at the Plaza, National Library Singapore. Over the two days, we had the pleasure of meeting more than 100 visitors who stopped by our booth to learn, ask questions, share stories, and discover more about Singapore’s amazing biodiversity.
As a non-profit NGO focused on environmental education, conservation, and helping people connect with nature, events like this mean a lot to us. They give us the chance to bring nature closer to the community in a simple, fun, and memorable way.
At our booth, visitors of all ages enjoy a range of hands-on activities. Our Cicada quiz was a popular highlight, introducing visitors to 10 fast facts about cicadas. Many were surprised to learn that cicadas are not just “the loud insects we hear in parks and forests” but important creatures that play a role in our ecosystem.
Right: Cicada specimens display by Maosheng (on loan from LKCNHM)
Magical Cicadas – moults of nymphs left behind on tree bark, prepared by Andrew
Children and families also enjoyed the cicada colouring activity, while nature lovers explored our displays and learned more about the life cycle and importance of cicadas. It was lovely to see people slow down, observe closely, and become curious about the small living things we often overlook.
A popular display at our booth featured “Magical Cicadas” — moults of nymphs left behind on tree bark, offering visitors a closer look at one of nature’s fascinating transformations. Together with our 10 Cicada Fast Facts poster and colouring activity, the display helped visitors better understand the life cycle of cicadas and their importance in our local ecosystems.
One of the most exciting moments for us was seeing the strong support for our nature books. We are delighted to share that our Alexandra Woodland and Pang Sua Woodland books were completely sold out during the event. This shows that more people are becoming interested in local biodiversity and the stories that help us appreciate the natural spaces around us.
The festival also gave us the chance to meet new friends, supporters, and volunteers who share our love for nature and conservation. We were especially encouraged to welcome new volunteers who expressed interest in supporting our future programmes and activities.
A very special thank you goes to the student volunteers from Class 2H of Anglican High School, Gerard Tan (CCE Ambassador of Class 2H), and their teacher, Mr Yeo. Their energy, kindness, and enthusiasm made a real difference at our booth. They helped engage visitors, support the activities, and share the joy of learning about nature.
We were also happy to receive interest and new sign-ups for our upcoming Wildlife Writing Symposium 2026. It was encouraging to meet people who believe that writing and storytelling can help inspire care, action, and deeper appreciation for wildlife and biodiversity.
Events like the Festival of Biodiversity remind us that conservation starts with awareness. Every question asked, every conversation shared, every book read, and every new connection made helps bring people closer to nature.
We would like to thank the organisers, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who visited our booth. Your encouragement means so much to us and inspires us to continue our work in environmental education, conservation, and community engagement.
Join Us at the Wildlife Writing Symposium 2026
If you love wildlife, nature, conservation, writing, or storytelling, we invite you to join us at the Wildlife Writing Symposium 2026.
Together, we will explore how stories can educate, inspire action, and help people see the world with fresh eyes.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to seeing you again at our future events, including the Wildlife Writing Symposium 2026.
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