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Location

Lions Nature Education Centre

Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre

Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail

Hong Kong Trail Section 1

Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail

Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve

Date (1st session)

21/12/2024 (Sat)

15/12/2024
(Sun)

11/1/2025
(Sat)

22/2/2025
(Sat)

9/3/2025
(Sun)

15/3/2025
(Sat)

Date (2nd session)

29/12/2024 (Sun)

18/1/2025
(Sat)

16/2/2025
(Sun)

23/2/2025
(Sun)

29/3/2025
(Sat)

23/3/2025
(Sun)

Time

09:00-11:00

10:00-11:30

11/1: 10:00-11:30
16/2: 14:00-15:30

09:30-16:00

10:00-15:30

09:30-12:00

Age

Any

Any

Any

18 to 65

12 or above

12 or above

Language

Cantonese

Fee

Free of charge

Details and enrolment

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Application Guidelines:

1. The enrolment period for the first round is from 12:00, 18 November 2024 to 23:59, 1 December 2024  (Shown in Orange in the above table).
2. The enrolment period for the second round is from 12:00, 13 January 2025 to 23:59, 3 February 2025 (Shown in Blue in the above table).
3. Applicants can apply for more than one sessions. Each applicant can reserve up to two quotas for each session. Each email can only be registered once for each session.
4. Participants aged below 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
5. Participants should apply for activities base on their physical ability.
6. If the number of application exceeds the quota for each session, places will be allocated by balloting.
7. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email within five working days after the application deadline. Applicants who do not receive confirmation email will be placed on the waiting list.
8. If place is available, successful applicant on the waiting list will receive a notification email at least three days before the date of the activity.
9. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive any email.
10. Please treasure education resources. If you are unable to attend a confirmed tour, please contact us as soon as possible by email at nature@afcd.gov.hk.
11. Participants who fail to attend the activity without a prior notice will affect their future applications.

Introduction:

Observing birds may seem to be a difficult task. Birds in the sky are so far away and flying constantly, making it difficult to observe. In fact, if you slow down your pace and pay attention, you will find that bird watching is not that difficult.

What do birds do all day? Why do black kites always soar in the sky? Do birds rest at the same time every day? There are "chick –sitter" in the bird world as well!

Join the tour at the Lions Nature Education Centre to have a peek of a bird's life. We will use our eyes, with the aid of binoculars, and our ears to listen to bird calls, to find the amazing birds. Enjoy nature, treasure our avian friends!

Date:

(1st session) 21/12/2024 (Sat)
(2nd session) 29/12/2024 (Sun)

Time:

Location:

Lions Nature Education Centre, Sai Kung

Assemble & Dismissal Point:

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Enrolment:

(1st session) Enrol

(2nd session) Enrol

Introduction:

Visiting Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre (Woodside) not only takes you on a journey to explore the biodiversity of Hong Kong, but also to glimpse the past in this historical building. Discovering first-hand the history and culture of the main building of Woodside and the vicinity will let you have a vivid picture of the lesser-known stories of Mount Parker.

Date:

(1st session) 15/12/2024 (Sun)
(2nd session) 18/1/2025 (Sat)

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Enrolment:

(1st session) Enrol

(2nd session) Enrol

Introduction:

Sheung Yiu Village in Sai Kung is a declared monument in Hong Kong, recording the glorious history of the kiln industry in the past. "Exploring Stories in Sheung Yiu" not only introduce you to the history, but also allows you to appreciate the natural scenery. Along the way, you will enjoy the view of Tsam Chuk Wan, mangroves near the shore, as well as plants and animals in mangroves.

Date:

(1st session) 11/1/2025 (Sat)
(2nd session) 16/2/2025 (Sun)

Time:

(1st session) 11/1/2025 (Sat): 10:00-11:30
(2nd session) 16/2/2025 (Sun): 14:00-15:30

Location:

Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail, Sai Kung

Assemble & Dismissal Point:

Sai Kung Country Park Visitor Centre, Sai Kung

Quota:

25

Age:

Any (Participants aged below 18 should be accompanied by an adult.)

Enrolment:

(1st session) Enrol

(2nd session) Enrolment will be available in the second round

Introduction:

Have you ever thought about how the trails under your feet are constructed when you hike? In fact, hiking trails in country parks require regular maintenance, which requires particular skills as well as demands significant manpower and effort to maintain the trails in good conditions, and provide a safe and pleasant environment for hikers.

Hong Kong Trail Section 1 needs your help! Experienced staff from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will guide you through simple construction and maintenance works on the trail with natural materials. This unique opportunity will allow you to gain firsthand insight into the vital role of trail maintenance in preserving our natural landscapes. Along the way, you can also enjoy the natural scenery of Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and discover the historic features of the nearby area.

Date:

(1st session) 22/02/2025 (Sat)
(2nd session) 23/02/2025 (Sun)

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The route is about 3.5 km. 

The trail maintenance workshops organised by the Department are voluntary. Participants should apply for activities base on their physical ability. Participants should understand that there are risks in outdoor activities, and pay attention to their own safety.

Please bring packed lunch for this activity.

Enrolment:

Enrolment will be available in the second round

Introduction:

Ma Shi Chau is located at Tolo Harbour in Tai Po, next to Sam Mun Tsai San Tsuen. It is an important geological attraction of the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region in the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, and is a popular field study site for geology. There are various types of sedimentary rocks on the island, showcasing different landscapes and geological characteristics, such as wave-cut platforms, quartz vein, folds, etc. Another feature of the area is the tombolo, which connects Ma Shai Chau and an island called “Yim Tin Tsai”. There is a Natural Trail on the southeast area of Ma Shi Chau. Walking along the Nature Trail, you can learn about the geological changes over the past 200 million years and see the uncanny workmanship of nature.

Date:

(1st session) 09/03/2025 (Sun)
(2nd session) 29/03/2025 (Sat)

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Remarks:

The route is about 6 km, with elevations and rugged surface. Participants should apply for activities base on their physical ability

Please bring packed lunch for this activity.

Enrolment:

Enrolment will be available in the second round

Introduction:

This activity will take you on a journey in search of Hong Kong's diverse insect pollinators and nectar plants that we often overlook as neighbours. During the tour, we will also invite you to take photos of the animals and plants you encounter, and upload them to citizen science platforms, contributing directly to biodiversity research and conservation!

Date:

(1st session) 15/03/2025 (Sat)
(2nd session) 23/03/2025 (Sun)

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Location:

Assemble Point: Tsung Tsai Yuen, Tai Po Kau

Dismissal Point: Tai Po Kau Outdoor Study Centre

Quota:

Age:

Enrolment:

Enrolment will be available in the second round