Promoting ecological conservation is a crucial mission of KFBG, and we believe that both the school and students are essential guardians of the environment. We extend a warm invitation to engage in an exclusive project jointly organised by KFBG and the school. In this project, we will sow the seeds of the Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia tagala), a locally protected species on the campus. This will not only cultivate a suitable environment for the Golden Birdwing and Common Birdwing, the only two insects in Hong Kong safeguarded under Cap. 586 Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, but will also offer a precious opportunity to marvel at the mystical symbiosis between flora and fauna.

Apart from sharing the journey of these precious species and instilling values of reverence and responsibility towards life, students will forge enduring memories and a deep sense of school pride through the harmonious relationship between themselves and the Dutchman’s Pipe on campus. This project supplies a range of educational resources, detailed in the table below, to connect students’ experiences with the curriculum. By observing the interplay between the Dutchman’s Pipe and the Golden Birdwing and Common Birdwing, students can bridge theoretical knowledge to practical applications, fostering a holistic understanding that integrates knowledge, skills and values across various perspectives of learning.

Preparation Stage
> Feasibility study
> Teacher training (four hours in total)
> Development of school-based teaching materials (eight lessons; including provision of related knowledge, data, and photos)

Planting Stage
> Aristolochia tagala seedlings (approximately two years old) and other suitable plant seedlings
> Project start-up kit (equipment specific to Aristolochia tagala growth needs)
> On-site technical advice and support (two sessions)

Teaching and Learning Stage
> Outreach Talk (Once)
> Visit to Native Tree Nursery (Once, for 30 people)
> Outreach Workshop (Once)

CLICK HERE to download the Programme Catalogue.

Date
The programme spans 12 months. Two annual intake cohorts are currently available, with commencement dates in early September 2025 or  early April 2026. (Teacher training will begin approximately two months before the commencement date.)

Venue
Schools

Language
Cantonese / English

Target Audience
Primary School and Secondary School

Fee
HK$30,000 (payable in two instalments)

Note
The school needs to provide suitable areas for planting purposes.

Application
Interested parties are welcome to contact us for further details. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enquiry
Please contact Ms. Miki Chang at 2483 7197 during office hours or email miki.chang@kfbg.org

Related Links

• Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.

• Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.

• Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.

• Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
  
  
• Corporate Programmes: Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for  corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.