“	All creatures drink of joy At nature’s breast. Just and unjust Alike taste of her gift; She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine, A tried friend to the end. Even the worm can fell contentment, And the cherub stands before God!”
	Ode to Joy Friedrich Schiller

Nature is all around us. Perhaps the most accessible place from which to explore the wonders of nature is your very own home. When was the last time you sat quietly in your garden? Or gaze dreamily at potted plants on your window ledge? Or take a walk in your neighbourhood park? If you would just take a moment to enjoy the peace and the solitude, you will soon begin to see an abundance of life.

If you would venture further, or should we say deeper, into the various pockets of greenery that still exists in this tiny island nation of Singapore, you will open your eyes to a wondrous world and you will be thankful that such beauty exist and that it will possibly remain for many future generations of Singaporeans to enjoy. Still, we cannot take that for granted given that we are land-scarce and there will always exist tremendous pressure to develop more land.

So we at Team Spreo are most delighted to share another side of Singapore with our visitors. We hope that nature trekking can become a Singaporean pastime, just like eating and shopping. To this end, we are most happy to conduct free local nature treks for individuals. Every month, we hope to visit at least 2 different nature locations in Singapore. So dear reader, gather your friends and trek with us. Together, we will revel in the splendours of nature that is right in our heartlands!

This is our favourite nature trekking location and it continues to offer plenty of surprises despite numerous visits. The trek is free to individuals and is held at least once a month if weather conditions permit. For corporate bookings, please contact us to make enquiries regarding timing and pricing.

The trek through the central catchment area of Singapore takes around 3 hours. We begin the trek near Dairy Farm Estate, go eastwards through dense vegetation, and emerge at the road leading to Upper Pierce Reservoir. Once we get out, it will take us another 15 minutes or so to get to Upper Thomson Road area where there are plenty of eateries.

We will encounter 3 streams along the trail and they are home to a variety of freshwater fishes, including the Pygmy Halfbeak, Tiger Barb, and Gouramy. We have even seen Catfish, Siamese Fighting Fish, and Snakehead!

The flora is varied and you can find wild pepper, yam, tapioca, figs, rambutans, and even durians! If you are lucky, you might even get to see a wild orchid or two in bloom. One thing for sure, you will see plenty of strangely coloured berries that come in all hues imaginable. However, the most significant sight must be the huge bed of green and red pitcher plants. They never fail to amaze our participants.

Words alone cannot justify the beauty of this trail so check out the pictures we got from our last visit to the Woodcutter’s Trail back in 16th July 2005. Remember to check out the video clips of the 3 streams as well!