Collaboration with Cicada Tree eco-place

Cicada Tree Eco-Place

In 2008, the YEGs from Mayflower Secondary School was honoured to collaborate, work and learn from Cicada Tree Eco-Place(CTEP), a NGO newly founded in Singapore in 2007.

Here are some FAQs about this NGO.

1.What is the Cicada Tree Eco-Place?

Cicada Tree Eco-Place is a non-profit NGO that promotes eco-living, and embraces our natural & cultural heritage through environmental education.


2. When was it founded?

Founded in Singapore in 2007 by volunteer educators & environmentalists, it is named after a native freshwater swamp plant whose habitat is locally endangered.

3. Who are the co-founders of the CTEP?

The co-founders are Dr Vilma D’Rozario, Teresa Teo Guttensohn and Celine Low.

4. What are the objectives of the CTEP?

The objectives are:

• provide affordable and quality environmental education for all


• promote local and regional flora & fauna


• demonstrate and encourage adoption of an eco-lifestyle by individuals and organisations

5. Who do we call for more information?

• Dr. Vilma d’rozario m 9825-4467vilma.drozario@nie.edu.sg


• Ms. Teresa Teo Guttensohn m 9851-2499teresag@starhub.net.sg


• Ms. Celine Low 9693-2554 m leopardcat@pacific.net.sg