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Countryside Eco-festival 2026: Plant Encounters- Transforming degraded sites into diverse, native forest through enrichment planting

Dr. Fernanda Cardoso is a Restoration Ecologist in the Flora Conservation Department at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG). Her main focus is on plant ecology in tropical forests. At KFBG, she investigates the factors driving restoration success to help plan native forest restoration in the region. In this session, participants will visit one of KFBG’s restoration projects at the Butterfly Path, led by Fernanda, to learn how we are transforming a degraded, low-biodiversity site infested with invasive species into a vibrant, biodiversity-rich ecosystem through enrichment planting with native plants. This project creates a sanctuary for many threatened native plant species and supports myriad dependent wildlife, while showcasing the stunning and often unseen botanical flora that call Hong Kong’s countryside home.

Income will be used to support KFBG's plant conservation work. Spaces are limited, so sign up now!

Date: 22/11/2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 15:30
Venue: KFBG Butterfly Path
Meeting Point: KFBG Reception (Please arrive 10 minutes early)
Language: English
Capacity: 15
Fee: HK$180 per person (Entrance fee is not included)
Age: 8 or above (children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent and register separately)
Enquiries: 2483 7226 (Ms. Lo) / fiona.lo@kfbg.org
Registration: Coming soon

Remarks: Participants will be picked up and transferred from the Reception to the entrance of Butterfly Path of KFBG near the Chicken House by shuttle bus, and along one or more of narrow trails, some of which have uneven surfaces, steps and slopes. Applicants should assess their own physical/health condition before applying. Also, please wear appropriate shoes.