The pace of life in the city is fast and busy. Yet, nature flourishes quietly by our side, telling the story of life in a gentle and subtle way. Through the Talk to Plants programme, let us regain the sensitivity towards and awareness of the beauty hidden in plants. This refreshing journey will open your senses and reconnect you with nature. 

Content

• Native plant guided tour (detailed version)
• Sensory exploration in the greenhouse 
• Pot design and planting
• Stick insect encounter*
• Photography exercise and decoration*

*Only for full-day programme
Each participant can take away a herb pot after the programme.

Learning objectives	Knowledge	Skill	Value
1. Learn about the characteristics of different plants and their growth cycles.
2. Understand the interdependence between native plants and animals.
3. Cultivate the imagination by being inspired by and working with different plants.
4.  Learn how to plant and care for plants.
5. Establish appreciation towards nature using the five senses.

CLICK HERE to download the Programme Catalogue.

Date
Monday to Saturday  (except public holidays)

Time
Half-day: 9:30am - 12 noon or 2pm - 4:30pm
Full-day: 9:30am - 3pm

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese/English

Target group
K3 students and Primary School or above

Capacity
15-30 people per group (including students and adults)
*There must be at least one adult for every 12 students
**Only group applications will be accepted

Fee
Half day: HK$125 per person
Full day: HK$200 per person
*20% off for registered schools & charity organisations

Note

• Please bring your own lunch or enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at the farm for an additional cost.
• Payment is not refundable after acceptance unless the programme is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Application
Please contact us to verify available dates prior to submitting the application form. 
CLICK HERE to submit your online application. Applications are processed 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.