Butterflies play a unique role in nature, especially in their interactions with plants. For scientists, studying butterflies offers fresh insights into ecology, evolution, plant interactions and responses to climate change.

If you want to learn more about these colourful butterflies, don't miss out this activity. Combining a lecture with a nature guided tour, it equips participants with fundamental scientific knowledge and ecological insights about lepidopterans, while fostering care for and conservation awareness of our local natural environment.

A. Lecture

The speaker will introduce the basic science of butterflies and the related research.

Speaker: Prof. HUI Ho Lam (Professor, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Kong Kong)

Venue: Laboratory, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

B. Nature Guided Tour

Through a nature guided tour, participants will learn about butterfly ecology and the threats they face, fostering a positive attitude towards conservation and inspiring practical action.

Speaker: Prof. HUI Ho Lam (Professor, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Kong Kong) and interpreter of Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve

Venue: Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Participants are required to attend both the lecture and the nature guided tour.

Participants are responsible for arranging transportation and lunch.

In the event of inclement weather, the nature guided tour will be replaced with an indoor activity.


This programme is part of "The 15th Anniversary Events of CUHK School of Life Sciences".

Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum, the School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Environmental Association

Quota is limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis

Each applicant shall submit one application form only during each activity application period and applicants who submit more than one application form are subject to disqualification.

Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email. Please present the confirmation email at the activity counter on the event day.

The personal data provided in this application form will be used solely for the applied activity, and all collected data will be destroyed after completion of the activity.

During the event, there may be staff on-site taking photographs and videos for educational or promotional purposes. If you do not agree to be photographed or filmed, please inform the museum staff before the event.

Programme arrangements, quota and content are subject to changes without prior notice. In case of disputes, the decision of the Hong Kong Science Museum is final.