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Kuala Sepetang Eco-Journey

About Kuala Sepetang Eco-Journey

In 2026, NSS is launching its Kuala Sepetang Eco-Journeys for both the public and educators. Each trip is tailored to its audience and includes:

Visits and guided walks to nature areas
Interactions with local conservation champions
Boat rides to see mangroves and fireflies
Ni Siap dyeing experience
Chanced wildlife encounters
Simple facilitated workshops with activity handbook

By harnessing NSS’ partnerships with regional communities and NGOs, Eco-Journeys offer a thoughtful and transformative experience that deepens environmental understanding, fosters meaningful connections, and strengthens participants’ sense of stewardship towards our natural environment.

What can you expect?

Learn about sustainable silviculture where mangroves and community coexisted for more than 100 years

Witness high-quality, traditional charcoal-making and efforts to keep this trade alive

Get hands-on with Ni Siap natural dyeing, an alternative livelihood for the future
Marvel at the amassing of fireflies during a boat tour into the mangroves

Explore a century-old inland forest and understand forest restoration

Collaborate with passionate peers through workshops, sharings and reflections

Who It’s For & What You’ll Gain

In 2026, the Kuala Sepetang Eco-Journeys are designed for educators and the public, with programmes tailored to each audience as follows:

Educators	Public
• Inculcate e21CC through nature-based education by learning practical interdisciplinary approaches to teaching environmental sustainability concepts relevant to students’ lives. • Professional development in environmental education and sustainability to empower students to become active contributors and self-directed learners. • Apply regional context to provide a real-world context for eco-stewardship and strengthen students’ real-world relevance and global awareness.	• Understand real-world conservation in the region and how nature, communities, livelihoods, and culture are interconnected, with insights from Singapore’s experience. • Build personal understanding of environmental education and sustainability through hands-on experiences and reflection. • Deepen appreciation of and commitment to nature with opportunities to give back.

Educators

Public

• Inculcate e21CC through nature-based education by learning practical interdisciplinary approaches to teaching environmental sustainability concepts relevant to students’ lives.

• Professional development in environmental education and sustainability to empower students to become active contributors and self-directed learners.

• Apply regional context to provide a real-world context for eco-stewardship and strengthen students’ real-world relevance and global awareness.

• Understand real-world conservation in the region and how nature, communities, livelihoods, and culture are interconnected, with insights from Singapore’s experience.

• Build personal understanding of environmental education and sustainability through hands-on experiences and reflection.

• Deepen appreciation of and commitment to nature with opportunities to give back.

Upcoming Bintan Eco-Journey (For Educators)

Mark your calendars!

Trip 1 – For Public: 25-29 Apr 2026 (Sat-Wed)

Trip 2 – For Educators: 20-24 Jun (Sat-Wed)

Trip 3 – For Public: 18-22 Jul 2026 (Sat-Wed)

Watch this space for more updates on upcoming trips to Kuala Sepetang in 2026!

Adventure with Purpose

Discover conservation beyond borders with Eco-Journeys.

For upcoming journeys and enquiries, contact [email protected]