This podcast recording emerged from a nature walk which The Everyday Museum team–along with wildlife conservationist Elliott Ong, sound artist Zai Tang and environmentalist Qiyun Woo–had attempted to organise twice during the monsoon season in November 2024. While both occasions were met with inclement weather, the second attempt was partially successful as we held a pared-down session* with an intimate group of audiences that still braved the rain to be there and engage.

Hosted at the former Bukit Timah Railway Station, we journeyed through the stretch of the Rail Corridor that is adjacent to the Clementi Forest, one of Singapore’s few remaining “wild” green spaces. In ways that align with each of their practices, Zai Tang guided participants on a soundwalk exercise, while Elliott Ong shared about the Rail Corridor’s hidden biodiversity. Each segment highlighted how we can cultivate an attuned presence in nature to consider our impact on this fragile ecosystem.

Tune in to the podcast episode and reflect on how art, ecology and habitat intersect, and how we can nurture a deeper connection to our living environment amidst its constant changes.

Speaking of which: B-side extends from the initial conversation recorded between Elliott Ong and Qiyun Woo in Speaking of which – A Living Blueprint, a free audio trail series by The Everyday Museum on the southernmost stretch of the Rail Corridor.

*Special thanks to Qiyun who has helped to shape the nature walk, but was unfortunately unable to join us during the second session.