Adopt A Block Project (NYAA)

I created a terrarium workshop as a project for the NYAA under community leadership initiatives.

For this project, I gather my close friends to team up with me to do this project. When we first started planning this project for the NYAA under the Community Leadership Initiatives, we knew we wanted to create something hands-on, meaningful, and calming for residents of siglap. As someone who finds making terrariums therapeutic, I was inspired to share this experience with my team which also got the votes for making it our final project. We also wanted to promote sustainability through this programme. With this we had to do deeper research and we saw online that we could use recycled materials like containers or bottles to make the terrarium and other recycled items for decorations.

Through this workshop, my team and I hoped to promote sustainability and strengthen community ties by reaching out to the residents of Siglap. By encouraging the use of recycled materials to create terrariums, we aimed to inspire participants to adopt eco-conscious habits in their daily lives while providing a hands-on, therapeutic activity that fosters creativity and mindfulness. To prepare, we planned to create an informative slide presentation covering sustainability and step-by-step terrarium-making, gather recycled jars and containers, soil, small plants, decorative items, and essential tools like scoops and gloves, along with sign-in sheets and name tags to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for all participants.

Based on the format and tone from the image, here’s your version adapted to your sustainability and community engagement workshop:

I knew I wanted my workshop to focus on sustainability and community building. As such, I designed the session to encourage participants to think creatively about reusing materials, while also giving them a chance to connect with others in the Siglap neighbourhood. To do this, my team and I chose terrarium-making as the activity because it promotes green living and is beginner-friendly. We used recycled jars and containers, sourced soil and plants locally, and even incorporated upcycled decorative elements to show how sustainability can be both practical and beautiful. The materials were prepared in advance to ensure a smooth experience and to spark conversation around reducing waste in everyday life.

The main goal was to create an inclusive space where residents could learn, create, and share together. It wasn’t just about making terrariums, it was about starting small conversations that lead to a larger shift in how we care for our environment and community. By the end of the workshop, we hoped that every participant would walk away not only with a handcrafted terrarium, but also with a deeper understanding of how individual actions contribute to collective impact.