- Introduction
Do you know how many plant species can be found in the wild in Hong Kong?
Have you ever wondered how these native plants are pollinated?
Do you know which species can be used to make natural dyes and preserves or to celebrate particular festivals?
Plants are all around us, but how much do you know about the many ways in which they support our lives?
KFBG Plant Encounters programme, which offers four sessions per month, introduces the diversity and ecology of Hong Kong native plants. You will learn from staff of KFBG’s Flora Conservation Department about the generous green world that surrounds us, thus deepening your appreciation of the fragile beauty of the many rare species that naturally occur here. Income is used to support KFBG's ongoing plant conservation work.
Keep an eye on the monthly schedule and join us to delve into our beautiful but threatened flora – and grow your understanding of why protecting native plants is a vital shared responsibility.
2. Schedule and Details
Plant Encounters May Theme:
In the past, village communities accumulated rich ethnobotanical knowledge, skilfully making use of the natural resources available around them to sustain and enhance their daily lives—for example, by making herbal teas, medicines, food and clothing. Plants have always been closely connected to human life: they not only shape our environment, but are also deeply woven into cultural traditions and everyday practices.
Today, many of these traditional uses of plants are gradually being forgotten. Join this month’s Plant Encounters programme to rediscover the connections between Hong Kong’s native plants and traditional culture. Income will be used to support KFBG's plant conservation work. Spaces are limited, so sign up now!
You can also take this opportunity to pick up the new publication Plants, People and Village Life: Ethnobotanical Stories of Chuen Lung!
Date
22 May 2026 (Friday)
Capacity:
15
Speaker:
Fiona Lo (Education Officer of the Flora Conservation Department)
Session:
2:30 pm (gathering time: 2:20 pm)*
Date
31 May 2026 (Sunday)
Capacity:
15
Speaker:
Fiona Lo (Education Officer of the Flora Conservation Department)
First session:
10:30 am (gathering time: 10:20 am)*
Second session:
2:30 pm (gathering time: 2:20 pm)*
*Sessions last for 1 hour
Note:Gathering point: Plant Encounters registration counter, KFBG main visitor reception Event venue: Lower Hillside of KFBG (outdoors)
a. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
b. Please arrive at the Plant Encounters registration counter in the main visitor reception area of KFBG no later than the specified gathering time. KFBG volunteers will lead the visitors to the venue.
c. Programme schedule is subject to change without prior notice. The latest Plant Encounters schedule will be announced on the KFBG website.
- Target Group
All welcome. - Language
Cantonese - Fee
Note:Visitors
Fee (HKD)
Aged 12 and above
$50*
Aged 4 to 11
$25*
Aged below 4
Free of Charge
*The price does not include KFBG admission fee. Income will be used to support KFBG's plant conservation work.
- Application
Pre-register online at the KFBG website by 5:00pm the day before the scheduled session
22 May 2026 14:30 – 15:30
31 May 2026 First Session 10:30 – 11:30
31 May 2026 Second Session 14:30 – 15:30
or sign up on the day at the Plant Encounters Registration Counter near the main visitor Reception if vacancies are still available. - Remarks
a. Participants will be guided along one or more of KFBG’s narrow trails in the Lower Hillside area, some of which have uneven surfaces, steps and slopes. Applicants should assess their own physical/health condition before applying. Also, please wear appropriate shoes.
b. Plant Encounters may be cancelled at short notice in the event of severe weather warnings (e.g. Typhoon Signal no.3 or above, Red or Black Rainstorm Warning). Please check our website or confirm with our staff at Reception about the programme schedule before your visit.
c. In the event of heavy rain (including Amber Rainstorm Warning), an indoor session will be offered instead.
d. Payment is not refundable unless the event is cancelled due to severe weather warnings.
e. Parking spaces are extremely limited at our venue. Participants must reserve parking spaces online in advance.
f. We encourage visitors to use public transportation to reduce carbon footprint. Click here for details. - Enquiry
For more information, please visit our Facebook or Instagram page for updates. Please email fiona.lo@kfbg.org for any event-related enquiries.
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