THE Singapore Botanic Gardens and Jane Goodall Institute celebrated the birthdays of two grand dames - the Botanic Gardens' 150th anniversary and renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall's 75th - with a Green Generation Concert.

The concert on Friday night brought together over 1,000 youths who gathered to hear Dr Goodall, whose message of hope was inspirational and heartwarming.

The highlight of the evening was a surprise cake-cutting ceremony featuring a four-tiered birthday cake specially decorated by the Botanic Gardens' staff.

For 16-year-old Olivia Wong, the concert with its conservation message was awe-inspiring.

'This is awesome. Dr Jane touches me. To have the chance to celebrate her birthday and the Botanic Gardens' birthday tonight is cool!', she said.