It'll be similar to the successful Community in Bloom programme, which has nurtured some 400 gardening groups islandwide.
Minister of State for National Develop Tan Chuan-Jin announced the initiative at a symposium on biodiversity where he gave out awards to those who have made significant contributions to conservation efforts in Singapore.
Called Community in Nature (CIN), individuals, community groups and organisations can sign up to take part in nature awareness activities like photography and birdwatching.
Those who are keen to deepen their appreciation of nature will then be exposed to more hands-on activities, like plant salvaging and reforestation.
NParks said the aim is to engage the community and reconnect them with their natural environment.
It said the launch of CIN is in line with its City in a Garden framework, to engage and inspire communities by creating a network of individuals and groups to conserve Singapore's natural heritage.
"The programme will also enrich our lives in our urban setting by allowing us to have more pleasant encounters with nature. The whole idea of the CIN programme is to cultivate green supporters, especially the young, with a strong sense of ownership for our natural environment," said Brig-Gen Tan.
NParks is in the process of a year-long public engagement exercise launched on August 22 to seek ideas on transforming Singapore into a City in a Garden.
- CNA/ck/ls
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