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.

Schedule and Details

Butterfly Garden Adventure! The Importance of Native Plants for Wild Hong Kong Butterflies

The month of May heralds early summer in Hong Kong, a time when many butterflies take to the skies. KFBG’s Butterfly Garden – the first public garden in Hong Kong to be created specifically for these beautiful insects – is located on our upper slopes and is planted with a diverse mix of native plants that attract a wide variety of wild butterflies. Over the years, we have recorded more than 200 butterfly species there. Join us in May to see many on the wing and learn about the native plants that sustain them.

This month, the Flora Conservation Department presents two special Plant Encounters sessions in which you are invited to take the KFBG shuttle bus to our Butterfly Garden where an expert horticulturalist will introduce you to the amazing native host plants and nectar plants that play an indispensable role in the lifecycle of our exquisite, wild butterflies. Parents with children are welcome. Income is used to support KFBG's ongoing plant conservation work.

Don’t miss out – sign up now!

Target Group
6 or above

Language
Cantonese

Application
Pre-register online at the KFBG website, the application deadline is 18/5/2025 for the first session and 24/5/2025 for the second session.

Fee

Note: 
a. The price includes KFBG admission fee, and the shuttle bus fee to the Butterfly Garden.
b. Income will be used to support KFBG's plant conservation work.

Remarks
a. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
b. Please arrive at the main visitor reception. no later than the specified gathering time. KFBG staff will lead visitors to the venue.
c. Participants will be guided along one or more of KFBG’s 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.
d. Plant Encounters may be rescheduled 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.
e. Payment is not refundable unless the event on that day is cancelled due to severe weather warnings.
f. We encourage visitors to use public transportation to reduce carbon footprint. Click here for details.
g. Parking spaces are extremely limited at our venue. Participants must reserve parking spaces online in advance.

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Enquiry

For more information, please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages for updates. Please contact Fiona Lo at 2483 7226 during office hours (Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) or email fiona.lo@kfbg.org for any event-related enquiries.