Country Park Visitor Centre School Education Programmes

Nature in Touch Education Programmes

To promote nature conservation education, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has developed a series of interactive and activity based school education programmes for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to be conducted in Country Park Visitor Centres. Some of these programmes are tailored for complementing "Other Learning Experience" and encouraging outdoor learning expedition. These programmes aim at encouraging students to use country parks as a learning platform to explore the precious wildlife and natural resources. Students are also encouraged to learn more about country parks, biodiversity, plant management and climate change, and actively take part in nature conservation.

 

 

To promote nature conservation education, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has developed a series of interactive and activity based school education programmes for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to be conducted in Country Park Visitor Centres. Some of these programmes are tailored for complementing "Other Learning Experience" and encouraging outdoor learning expedition. These programmes aim at encouraging students to use country parks as a learning platform to explore the precious wildlife and natural resources. Students are also encouraged to learn more about country parks, biodiversity, plant management and climate change, and actively take part in nature conservation.

Nature in Touch Education Programmes  

Visitor Centre Main Theme of the Activity Worksheet Application

Shing Mun Country Park Visitor Centre

 

Tel: 2498 9326
Fax: 2498 9326
Group size:
25-50 persons

Opening Hours

Kindergartens - My Country Park Excursion
Children can know more the characteristics of plants and wildlife as well as the country code for visiting country parks through group activities.

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Due to maintenance works and exhibit renewal, Shing Mun Country Park Visitor Centre is closed from 1st July 2022 until further notice.
Primary Schools - The secret life in Country Park
Through group activities, students can know more about the life cycles of insects and the importance of nature conservation. Students can appreciate the great outdoors and the interesting plants along the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail.

Lower Primary School /
Upper Primary School

Secondary Schools - Afforestation & Biodiversity in Hong Kong
Students can know more about the relationship of afforestation and biodiversity in Hong Kong through group activities and a short hike along the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail.

 

Secondary Schools - Shing Mun War Relics
During World War II, the British army constructed many defence works in Hong Kong, many of them are relatively intact. By visiting the Shing Mun War Relics Trail, students can know more about the history of Hong Kong and the war relics.

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Tai Mo Shan Country Park Visitor Centre

 

Tel: 2498 9326
Fax: 2498 9326
Group size:
15-30 persons

Opening Hours

Kindergartens - Weather & Nature
Children can learn more about weather and the characteristics of different plants through green games.

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Online Application

Primary Schools - Climate Change and Us
Students can know more about climate change and the importance of resources conservation through interactive activities. Outdoor learning offers opportunities for students to explore the wonders of nature in the country park.

Lower Primary School /
Upper Primary School

Secondary Schools - Carbon Footprint and Climate Change
Climate change and human activities are closely related. Students are encouraged to join hands to combat climate change through adopting low-carbon living style. They can leave their footprints, learn the characteristics of different plants and enjoy the scenic vista of the countryside in Maclehose Trail Section 8.

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Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre

 

Tel: 2670 1030
Fax: 2670 1091
Group size:
25 persons

Opening Hours

Kindergartens - Wonderful Nature
Through interactive games, observation, drawing and outdoor visit, children are encouraged to take a close encounter with the amazing natural world.

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Online Application
Primary Schools - Animal Kaleidoscope
Through film appreciation, close observation, drawing and a visit to the nature garden, students can learn the adaptation strategies of wildlife and understand the importance of biodiversity conservation and ecological balance.

Lower Primary School /
Upper Primary School
Secondary Schools - Hong Kong Biodiversity
Through close observation, group discussion, presentation and outdoor study at the nature garden, students will know more about biodiversity and the nature conservation works in Hong Kong.

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AFCD Lions Nature Education Centre

 

Tel: 2792 2234
Fax: 2791 6413
Group size:
15-20 persons

Opening Hours

Kindergartens - Nature Exploration
Children can have a close encounter with the nature through guided walk in various indoor and outdoor exhibition feature zones.

K1Worksheet /
K2-3Worksheet

Online Application

Primary Schools - Nature Classroom
Students can know more the agriculture and fisheries industries, geological features and explore the wonders of the insect kingdom through guided walk in various indoor and outdoor exhibition feature zones.

Lower Primary School /
Upper Primary School

Secondary Schools - Know more about Agriculture, Fisheries and Nature Conservation
Through visiting various indoor and outdoor exhibition feature zones, the development of local agriculture and fisheries industries, geological features, insects, wetlands will be introduced with an aim to marshal the support and actions of students in participating nature conservation activities.

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AFCD Lions Nature Education Centre

 

Tel: 2792 2234
Fax: 2791 6413
Group size:
15-30 persons

 

Activity Schedule

Mondays – Fridays
(except public holidays)

Education Bureau Kindergartens Education Scheme "Countryside Adventure"
To conduct diversified learning activities and interesting experiments in a larger space, and freely explore nature with multiple senses which help nurture and develop their curiosity and exploratory spirit.

 

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Teacher's Guide /
Children Activity Booklet /
Parent Leaflet

 

 

Information of Crops

Online Application

AFCD Lions Nature Education Centre
Rock Classroom

Primary and Secondary Schools – Hong Kong Geopark "Rock Classroom"
To strengthen students' knowledge of geo-conservation, students will learn about common rocks and fossils in Hong Kong through participation in workshop and visiting outdoor exhibition feature zone "Rock Academy" and the Hong Kong Geopark Visitor Centre.

 

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Activity Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday to Friday (except Public Holidays)
Morning Session:10:00－12:00
Afternoon Session: 14:00－16:00

Remark

The tour will be suspended or discontinued in inclement weather condition without prior notice.

Please click here to download the Leaflet

Please click here to download the School Guidelines - for planning and implementing outdoor/ fieldwork activities at Country Parks