We are thrilled to announce our next nature programme for 2-3-year-olds is coming soon! Following a transformative pilot round in April, we're opening new sessions for your family to discover the wonders of nature together this winter.

The feedback from our first families was incredible, and it confirmed what we believe: nature is the most powerful classroom for a growing child.

Hear from a Parent

“We are so grateful for the programme! It not only sparked my child’s interest in nature – now she says hello to ants and bugs, examines leaves she finds on the ground, and loves playing with water – it also showed us how nature provides endless materials for kids to unleash their creativity and imagination.

Over the eight sessions, we watched her grow tremendously. She went from a hesitant child who wanted to run away in the first few classes to becoming more independent and bold. We believe this is because the programme encourages free exploration, and the teachers were so nurturing, which built her confidence. We also learned so much about her unique traits and preferences.

Beyond the benefits for our children, it taught us parents how settings outside a traditional classroom, like nature, allow for more holistic development, especially in cultivating curiosity. As we discussed with the teachers, Our children might not remember every detail when she grows up, but the things she learned and the appreciation for nature she developed will benefit her for a lifetime.”

What Will Your Little Explorer Do?

This programme is designed to provide essential physical and emotional development opportunities for young children through nature play. It encourages them to actively explore the environment, develop both large and small motor skills, enhance creativity, build emotional resilience, build confidence and establish a deep connection with the natural world, fostering appreciation and respect for nature, laying a crucial foundation for all future learning. They will experience:

• Thematic Adventures: Dive into each theme with engaging stories, lively songs, creative art crafts, food/drinks making, and fun parent-child games.
• Sensory Nature Walk: Embark on exploratory walks through the lower and upper farm areas of KFBG. We’ll follow animal tracks, listen to winter birds, and touch amazing textures, using all five senses to connect with the environment.
• Meet the KFBG Experts! This is a unique highlight! Your child will have unforgettable encounters with KFBG’s plant specialists, animal caretakers, and farmers. They might meet our resident creatures and even help with simple, fun community jobs around KFBG.
• Outdoor Sensory Stations: Get hands-on with engaging play stations filled with natural materials. It’s all about squishing, pouring, building, and creating – the best way to learn!
• Parent-Child Together Time: We cap each session with cosy songs and sharing, strengthening your bond and reflecting on the day’s discoveries. This is where memories are made

A Journey for Parents, Too.

You are your child’s first and best teacher. We highly value your role and encourage you to be an active supporter and fellow explorer. Get your hands dirty and experience the wonder through your child’s eyes. It’s a chance to learn, play and grow together, creating priceless memories.

About the Facilitator

Betsy Bai Betsy hails from Shanghai and completed her master’s degree in education at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. With over 10 years of experience in teaching children six months to six years old, she advocates for learning through play. Betsy guides age-appropriate learning through hands-on activities and fosters critical thinking by asking open-ended questions. She excels at helping children acquire essential life skills while fostering their independence and confidence through engaging play activities. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, she views the environment as a ‘third teacher’ and utilises it to offer rich and stimulating sensory experiences. Betsy believes that every child is a ‘little seed’ who with the right support can grow into a unique ‘towering tree’.

Dates

Time
10am - 1:15pm

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Mandarin

Target Audience 
Children aged 2-3 (36 month-old or below) and parents 
*Every child must be accompanied by a parent

Capacity
8 pairs
*1 child and 1 parent per pair

Total Fee
Class A: HK$2,400 per pairs  (4 sessions)
Class B: HK$2,400 per pairs  (4 sessions)

*The early-bird price of HK$2,200 is available for applications made on or before 30 September 2025. Afterward, the regular price of HK$2,400 will apply.
*The additional fee for each parent participant is HK$150 per session.

*Including admission fee of KFBG, teacher fee, programme fee and shuttle bus service within lower farm and upper farm.

Transportation

• We encourage visitors to use public transportation to reduce carbon footprint. Click HERE for details.
• Parking spaces are extremely limited at our venue. Participants must reserve parking spaces online in advance.

Notes
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the programme is cancelled due to inclement weather or under-enrolment.

Application
Early-bird discount: Click HERE to apply on or before 30 September 2025.
Regular price: Click HERE to apply on or before 20 October 2025.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enquiry
Contact Ms Joanna Li at 2483 7112 during office hours or email joanna.li@kfbg.org.

Related Links

• Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.

• Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.

• Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.

• Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
  
  
• Corporate Programmes: Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.