News & Updates
Sharing our progress, events, and other news regarding Project M.A.R.S.
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Chinese Violet (Asystasia gangetica)
Read more: Chinese Violet (Asystasia gangetica)Family Acanthaceae Scientific name Asystasia gangetica Common name (English) Chinese violet Common name (Malay) Pengorak Identified as Pioneer plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Asystasia gangetica (creeping foxglove or creeping violet) is a fast-growing, perennial groundcover plant native to tropical Asia and Africa. It has trailing stems, lush green foliage, and bright trumpet-shaped flowers that range…
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Striped Albatross (Appias libythea)
Read more: Striped Albatross (Appias libythea)Group Butterfly Class Insecta Order Lepidoptera Family Pieridae Scientific name Appias libythea Common name Striped Albatross Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 12/14/2024 (1st) Appias libythea (striped albatross) is a medium-sized butterfly of the Pieridae family, found across South and Southeast Asia. Males are typically white with distinct black markings on the forewings, while females…
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Leaf-Footed Bug (Anoplocnemis phasiana)
Read more: Leaf-Footed Bug (Anoplocnemis phasiana)Group Bug Class Insecta Order Hemiptera Family Coreidae Scientific name Anoplocnemis phasiana Common name Leaf-Footed Bug Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 04/26/2025 (1st) Anoplocnemis phasiana is a large leaf-footed bug belonging to the Coreidae family, distributed across tropical Asia and Africa. Recognizable by its elongated body and hind legs with flattened, leaf-like expansions, it…
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Pygmy Damselfly (Agriocnemis pygmaea)
Read more: Pygmy Damselfly (Agriocnemis pygmaea)Group Damselflies Class / Order / Family / Scientific name Agriocnemis pygmaea Common name Pygmy damselfly Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 04/26/2025 (1st) Agriocnemis pygmaea (pygmy damselfly) is one of the smallest damselflies in the world, widely distributed across Asia and parts of Australia. Adults typically measure only 15–19 mm in length, with slender…
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[Pre-Earth Fest 2025 event] Reconnect with Nature: Eco Printing Workshop
Read more: [Pre-Earth Fest 2025 event] Reconnect with Nature: Eco Printing WorkshopIn conjunction with Earth Fest 2025: Ripple – Small Act, Big Impact, we are so excited to invite you to the Reconnect with Nature – Eco Print Workshop. Date: 13 September 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Project M.A.R.S. This hands-on workshop is designed to awaken your senses and deepen your connection with…
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[Pre-Earth Fest 2025 event] Stop Motion Experience
Read more: [Pre-Earth Fest 2025 event] Stop Motion ExperienceInvitation to Join – Stop Motion Animation Experience Hello dear Grow Market family, We’re preparing something exciting for Earth Fest 2025: Ripple – Small Act, Big Impact— a stop motion animation short movie! Dates: 1st – 5th September 2025Time & Flow: 1) *1/9 (Mon) – Material Prep | 10am – 5pm2) *2/9 (Tue)– Setup & Shooting | 11am – 6pm3) 3/9 (Wed)–…