Slow down and listen to a piece of timber, a single tree, and the living forest
A 90-minute journey that begins with the woodcraft inside the exhibition and ends among the trees those pieces came from.
From the gallery into the forest
This 90-minute experience weaves art and ecology together. Guiding you from the woodcraft creations inside the Ripples & Pulses Between the Rings | Growth Ring x ALVDALEN Joint Woodcraft Exhibition out into the natural woodland, our guide extends the reflections and emotion of the exhibition straight into the living forest.
The journey begins inside the gallery, featuring works crafted by Growth Ring apprentices using locally reclaimed timber, alongside ecological installation art created from KFBG’s wood by artist-in-residence Alvdalen. Here, discover how timber transforms from a simple forest resource into an artistic medium carrying time, memory and imagination.
From there, the tour steps out into the mountain breeze. Moving beyond quiet viewing inside the gallery, this experience grounds the story of wood back into nature itself. Participants explore the Lower Area to meet 10 iconic native tree species up close, including Incense Tree, Banyan, Water Pine and Camphor, exploring their ecological roles and deep connections to Hong Kong’s history, culture and daily life.
From conservation stories of threatened species to practical timber rooted in village memory, every tree quietly records the passage of time. Connecting craft with nature and observation with listening, this gentle journey invites you to slow down, feel the subtle, interdependent rhythms of the forest, and discover the endless possibilities of local resources through cycles of care and renewal.
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Before you book
- This activity is suitable for participants aged 6 and above. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent throughout, and every participant — including the accompanying parent — must register separately.
- The tour fee includes admission to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden and one souvenir.
- Fees are non-refundable once paid, except where the session is cancelled due to inclement weather.
About Growth Ring
Timber pruned or removed during routine tree management at KFBG is processed through our Wood Recycling Programme rather than discarded, and the larger logs became the foundation for Growth Ring: Empowering Wood Upcycling through Training and Innovation — an apprenticeship that teaches woodworking, furniture making and carving, two of which are recognised as Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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- Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP): 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.
This tour is part of Ripples & Pulses Between the Rings | Growth Ring x ALVDALEN Joint Woodcraft Exhibition.