Join Us for a Butterfly Seminar with Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve Expert
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Butterflies probably are the most beautiful insect in the world. There are about 20,000 recorded species of butterflies in the world. Among them, around 2,100 species can be found in China and around 250 species in Hong Kong.
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve is located about 2 kilometers from Tai Po town center. It is a butterfly conservation and education center under the Environmental Association, dedicated to promote the importance of butterfly ecological conservation. It is listed as a “Site of Special Scientific Interest”, with high conservation value and is a renowned butterfly watching spot for nature enthusiasts and ecological photographers. There were over 200 species recorded in the Reserve.
In this seminar, representatives of Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve will explain why Hong Kong butterflies are so diverse and ecologically important and share with us what conservation works they are undergoing.
Mr. Wicky Lee (CMO) and Dr. Cindy Lam (OCES) will also share information about The Butterfly Garden at HKUST. This garden was established under the project ‘You Will See a Birdwing’, funded by the Sustainable Smart Campus (SSC) Living Lab whom they are the project leaders. It features 10,800 eco-bricks made from 3 tonnes of plastic waste collected on campus. The garden aims to enhance campus biodiversity by planting nectar and larval food plants that attract and support a greater variety of butterfly species.
Please sign up HERE to reserve your seat by 18 Nov 2025. The event is opened to HKUST students, staff and friends – first come first serve and we will send through an email confirmation in due course.
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*This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category, under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.
Please sign up HERE to reserve your seat by 18 Nov 2025.
Enquiry email: eowickylee@ust.hk