What is Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG)?

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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) is a conservation and education organization based in Hong Kong. It works on ecological and sustainability issues, runs species conservation and ecosystem restoration projects in Hong Kong and South China, and aims to reconnect people with nature while promoting sustainable lifestyles. If you are looking for a place to learn about local biodiversity, join guided programmes, or support conservation work, KFBG is relevant to you.

What KFBG does

KFBG describes itself as a "living landscape" — a natural classroom where visitors can explore forest trails, walk through diverse gardens, and encounter Hong Kong's native plants and wildlife. Its work is organized around three connected areas:

  • Nature conservation — safeguarding Hong Kong's biodiversity through research and proactive work in species conservation, habitat restoration, and wildlife rescue.
  • Holistic education — using a "3H" approach that integrates Head (knowledge), Hands (practical action), and Heart (reflection and mindfulness) to reconnect people with nature.
  • Sustainable living — empowering communities to build resilience and co-create sustainable, low-carbon ways of living in harmony with nature.

It also advances regenerative agriculture through research, innovation, training, and community collaboration, with the goal of restoring soil health and promoting sustainable food systems.

Ways to engage with KFBG

Area What it offers
Visiting Forest trails, gardens, and native wildlife across the site
Learning Activities, courses, and guided experiences about biodiversity conservation
Green Hub The historic Old Tai Po Police Station, now a centre for sustainable living that combines history and ecology
Supporting Donations that fund nature conservation, sustainability, and holistic education

Who it is for

KFBG suits anyone interested in Hong Kong's natural environment — from casual visitors who want a day outdoors, to people seeking structured courses and guided experiences, to those who want to contribute to conservation through donations or community programmes. Its education model is designed to move beyond passive learning, combining knowledge with practical action and reflection.

How to get involved

Start by planning a visit to explore the trails and gardens, or browse the events and programmes if you want a guided or course-based experience. If sustainable living is your focus, look into the Green Hub. If you would rather support the work directly, KFBG welcomes donations, noting that every share amplifies its impact and every contribution helps advance nature conservation, sustainability, and holistic education.