Tai Mong Tsai Mangrove Ecological Guided Tour

Funded by:
The Environment and Conservation Fund

Organised by:
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Camps Unit

Supporting Organizations:
The Outdoor Ecological Education Association of Hong Kong
World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong

Registration:
Open to members of easymember.hk

Content:
This is an educational activity under the “Environment and Conservation Fund Nature-based Tai Mong Tsai Biodiversity Promotion Programme” funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund. It provides an eco-tour of the mangrove forest adjacent to the HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp to promote biodiversity awareness to the public.

Target Participants: Public aged 16 or above. Participants aged 16-17 need to submit a parental consent form
**Suitable for participants with good physical fitness and health condition to participate in outdoor wetland exploration activities in summer

Quota: 15 persons per group

Duration: 2 hours

Venue: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp (Transportation: Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp)

Language: Chinese (Cantonese)

Fees:

• The activity is free of charge.
• Participants need to pay a deposit of HK$100 upon registration. The deposit will be refunded by mailed cheque to participants after attending the event. However, any transaction fees incurred from online payment will not be refunded.
• Participants who do not attend will not receive a refund of the deposit.
• The HKFYG has purchased activity accident insurance for the participants. Participants can purchase additional insurance as needed.
• Food and transportation are not included.

Sessions:

Activity Schedule:

1. Gather at the reception of the HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp.
2. Temporarily store luggage in the camp classroom.
3. Mangrove forest eco-tour.
4. Return to the camp, clean up tools and shoes.
5. Dismiss at the HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp.

Important Notes:

• Participants must be physically fit and suitable for outdoor wetland exploration activities in summer. The activity takes place near the mangrove forest adjacent to the HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp. To reach the mangrove forest, participants need to traverse a short slope, cross a shallow stream (up to calf-deep), and walk on the muddy wetland.
• Participants’ feet may get wet. They should prepare athletic shoes, water shoes, or sandals that can get wet and cover the toes and heels. Hiking poles are recommended. Our staff will check each participant’s shoes, and those with unsuitable water shoes will not be able to join the mangrove forest tour.
• The mangrove forest is a wetland with more insects compared to urban areas. Participants should take their own mosquito repellent measures, such as wearing light-colored, breathable long-sleeved clothing or using eco-friendly repellents.
• Participants should bring their own change of clothes, shoes, towels, etc. as needed.
• The HKFYG will provide drinking water, but participants should bring their own water bottles.
• Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the camp (see “Transportation” for details).
• Participants must follow the “Leave No Trace” principle, take their own trash, and respect nature.
• In case of inclement weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, the HKFYG reserves the right to change the activity to an indoor eco-tour, postpone, or cancel the event. The HKFYG’s decision will be final.
• In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, the personal information provided will only be used for matters directly related to the “Mangrove Forest Eco-tour” registration. Please refer to the HKFYG’s Privacy Policy Statement at hkfyg.org.hk for details on our personal data handling practices.

The route to the mangrove forest involves a short uphill slope (about half a minute walk). Participants are advised to bring hiking poles.

The route to the mangrove forest (approximately a 2-minute walk) may become muddy and slippery if it has just rained heavily prior to the activity. Participants are advised to bring hiking poles.

To reach the mangrove forest, participants need to cross a shallow stream (the deepest part is up to calf-deep). Participants should wear sports shoes, water activity shoes, or water shoes that can get wet and cover the toes and heels. Participants are advised to bring hiking poles to help maintain balance when crossing the shallow stream.

Participants must wear sports shoes, water activity shoes, or water shoes that can get wet and cover the toes and heels. If participants wear sandals, it is advisable to wear socks to prevent sand and stones from damaging their feet.

The training site is near the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp, close to the mangrove forest. The route to the mangrove forest involves a short uphill slope and crossing a shallow stream. The mangrove forest is located at the estuary, which is a wetland mudflat. Participants should bring adequate spare clothing, shoes, towels, etc. as needed.

Adverse Weather Arrangements:

***If the weather conditions are poor but do not fall into the above-mentioned categories, please call the event day contact person (applicable only on the morning of the event day) to inquire about the organizer’s final decision.

Enquiries: Please call or WhatsApp 3755 7110, or email sst@hkfyg.org.hk to contact our staff member, Ms. Ng.

(Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/activity do not necessarily reflect the views of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Environment and Conservation Fund.)