During harvest season, the golden paddy fields fill the air with the fragrance of rice, accompanied by the delightful chirping of birds and the buzz of cicadas in summer, creating a multi-sensory experience. Do you want to escape from the city clamor temporarily, experience farming, and connect with nature?
We sincerely invite you to participate in our Farming Experience Workshop on June 28th (Saturday). The workshop includes a Shui Hau ecological guided tour and a demonstration of crop harvesting techniques by local Shui Hau farmers. You will also get to personally try harvesting water caltrops or rice, experiencing the joy of ecological observation and farming.
//Southern Lantau boasts picturesque scenery and abundant natural resources, creating a unique ecological environment. Shui Hau Village, with over 300 years of history, is nestled within this area. Since December 2021, the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, with the support of Shui Hau villagers and funding from the Lantau Conservation Fund, has been conducting habitat management work in Shui Hau for over three years, successfully revitalising Shui Hau rice.//
Objectives:
- To help volunteers understand the wetland habitat of Shui Hau, especially the ecological and conservation value of the rehabilitated paddy fields.
- To experience different habitat characteristics through farming, and understand the practical work of habitat management.
Date: 28/6/2025 (Sat)
Activity Time: 13:30 – 16:30 (excluding travel time)
Meeting Point & Time: 12:45 PM at Tung Chung Station Exit A (Round-trip coach provided) / 13:20 PM at Shui Hau Village Office
Target Audience: Suitable for participants aged 4 and above. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Content: Shui Hau ecological guided tour, farmer's harvesting/reaping demonstration, harvesting water caltrops/rice.
Activity Location: Shui Hau Village farmland
Language: Primarily Cantonese
Fee: HK$150 (for participants aged 16 and above), HK$110 (for participants aged 4-16)
Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first served until full)
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/2jrcY7sdiBkFLz1P6
Registration Deadline: 20/6/2025 (Fri) 17:00
Activity details and payment methods will be provided in the confirmation email.
Important Notes:
- Participants should bring their own: food, water, mosquito repellent, sun protection, and a full change of clothes.
- Participants are advised to wear light-colored clothing and long pants, and socks are required.
- Due to the activity involving the use of farm tools or harvesting crops in water, for safety reasons, children under 4 years old are not accepted.
- A coach will transport participants between Tung Chung and Shui Hau. The coach will not wait for latecomers; your understanding is appreciated.
- The activity will determine whether to harvest water caltrops or rice based on the growth status of the crops on the day.
- Rural areas have more insects and wild animals. Please respect nature and do not capture or harm wild animals.
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