Impact Makers Event: Pak Nai Field Trip and Reef Restoration Volunteering
Supporting the below United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:支持以下聯合國可持續發展目標：支持以下联合国可持续发展目标：
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has established a management scheme in Pak Nai to restore its native habitats such as oyster reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves and soft shore, for the benefit of endangered horseshoe crabs and other species. Recognizing this opportunity to both restore natural habitat in Pak Nai as well as rebuild shellfish reefs in other parts of Hong Kong, TNC is inviting volunteers to help.
Date: 10 June 2025 (Tue)
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location: Pak Nai, Deep Bay*
No. of participants: 20 – 50 staff participants per field trip
*Shuttle bus services will be available to transport volunteers from campus to Pak Nai (1pm in Atrium), and to Yuen Long and Kowloon Tong Station after the event.
Activity Overview:
- Briefing and gear up (30 mins)
- Eco-tour of biodiversity on Pak Nai mudflats (30 mins)
- Habitat management activity (volunteering) (1 hr and 30 mins)
- Tidy up, wash off and debriefing (30 mins)
The specific habitat management activity will be determined by the tidal level on the day:
- Reef reconfiguration activity during low tide: Removing cement poles and collecting shells to rebuild oyster reefs.
- Aquaculture debris removal during high tide: Clearing oyster shells, bamboo, plastic barrels, and ghost nets from the oyster reefs to promote growth and conservation efforts.
Requirements:
- Physically capable of strenuous work under the sun, including lifting heavy materials.
- Minimum age requirement of 12 years. Participants aged 12 to 16 must be accompanied by parents or adults.
This volunteering event offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and make a positive impact on our local ecosystem. If you are interested in joining this event, please sign up here. Confirmed participants will receive email notification.
About the HKUST Impact Makers
Organized by the Sustainability / Net-Zero Office in collaboration with the Human Resources Office, the Impact Makers program encourages staff to contribute their time to meaningful causes. Volunteering not only supports the community—it also fosters wellbeing, connection, and team spirit. Participation is supported under the University’s Special Leave policy. Please communicate with your supervisor and apply Special Leave for this event (You can refer to guideline for special leave for more information).
For enquiry, please contact the Sustainability/Net-Zero Office at green@ust.hk
If you are interested in joining this event, please sign up here. Confirmed participants will receive email notification.
Enquiry: green@ust.hk