Every life at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens tells an essential chapter in nature's story. Wild species thrive together in harmony, maintaining ecological balance. The farm's chickens demonstrate sustainable living, while ancient trees and flowering plants capture the monsoon's rhythm in their growth rings. Flowing waters nurture both crops and souls, while rescued wildlife finds sanctuary here, inspiring visitors to embrace conservation and compassion.

Life's interconnected cycles create countless natural relationships. Join our artistic dialogue as we gather the earth's fiber whispers, using our fingertips as shuttles to transform Hainan Galangal (Alpinia hainanensis) harvested and processed in KFBG into palm-sized animal sculptures. Experienced weaver Ankie from WEAVEBEING shares plant fibre characteristics, intuitive processing methods and flexible weaving techniques. Your unique interpretation becomes the most valuable element of this ecological art experience.

Each creation will become part of KFBG's 70th anniversary installation, joining a one-metre-high, three-dimensional ‘KFBG’ woven sculpture. Through this collective creation, we'll tell the story of this cherished land's seven-decade journey, express our reverence for nature and plant seeds of conservation in viewers' hearts.

As grass stems intertwine between our fingers, we weave in our wonder for the natural world. With plant resilience as our warp and collective creativity as our weft, we craft a deeper connection between humanity and all living things.

(Note: Participants in this exclusive workshop implicitly authorise their completed works to be incorporated into KFBG’s 70th anniversary art installation, creating lasting significance.)

Date
24  May 2025 (Saturday)

Time
9:00am - 4:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese

Target Audience
Aged 16 years or older, passionate about animals, skilled in crafting, and willing to leave your finished creations at the garden to serve as ambassadors for nature

Capacity
Maximum 15 people

Fee
HK$300 
*Including admission fee, activity fee and weaving materials.

Notes
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the programme is cancelled due to inclement weather or under-enrolment.

Enquires
Ms Alice Lam at 2483 7276 or email alice.lam@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.