Various activities and offers to be launched for National Ecology Day 2025
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and non-governmental organisations will launch various special activities and offers from August 15 to September 28 for the public to support and participate in the third National Ecology Day (NED).
In 2023, the country designated August 15 every year as NED, with a view to promoting society's awareness of ecological civilisation and environmental protection, and implementing the important concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets".
The Hong Kong Wetland Park will offer free admission and guided tours for the public on August 15. Members of the public can also enjoy a special discount of 18.5 per cent off for gift redemptions or e-coupons (excluding supermarket vouchers and dining vouchers) on the GREEN$ Mobile App, as well as at GREEN@COMMUNITY Recycling Stations and Recycling Stores (excluding Recycling Spots) under the Environmental Protection Department on the same day.
The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) will hold a thematic exhibition for NED at the atrium of Citywalk 2 in Tsuen Wan from September 9 to 17. The nine-day event will feature various displays and interactive games to enhance the knowledge and awareness of the public regarding nature conservation and environmental protection in Hong Kong.
Furthermore, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) will organise four guided eco-tours in Shing Mun Country Park and the Lions Nature Education Centre, and share tips on observing fireflies with the public at night in Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve, with a view to enabling the public to explore local wildlife and appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of Hong Kong's natural ecology. Over 30 non-governmental organisations will provide a series of special activities and offers, including free admission to facilities, free guided eco-tours, night safaris, workshops and seminars.
A spokesman for the EEB said, "The HKSAR Government appeals to the public for active participation in the activities of NED. We hope that these activities will enhance the local community's consciousness of the need for thought and action to conserve our nature and protect the environment, and jointly contribute to the building of a beautiful China and a beautiful Hong Kong. We are grateful to all relevant organisations for their participation in providing special activities and offers."
Details of the NED exhibition and relevant special activities and offers have been uploaded to the website of the CCO (cco.gov.hk/en/event-calendar/ned2025), the Hong Kong Biodiversity Information Hub website of the AFCD (bih.gov.hk/en/education-programmes/programmes/index.html), as well as the websites or social media platforms of the participating organisations.
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