Explore the Wonders of Wetlands

Wetlands are homes to a great diversity of wildlife and a good place for visitors to learn about ecology. Interpretations on wetland ecology provide you with deep insights into the fascinating wetlands, and awakening your support in wetland conservation. Schedule of interpretations are listed below:

Mondays,Thursdays and Saturdays	11:00	Mangrove - the Tough Survivors of Intertidal Zone
	12:00	Take a Closer Look to Pond Life
Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays	11:00	Stream Life - the Smarts in Running Water
	12:00	Aquatic plants - the Humble Suppliers

(Duration: about 40 minutes for each session)

Summary

Stream Life - the Smarts in Running Water
Streams not only provide us with freshwater, but also homes to a host of plants and animals. Our interpreters will describe characteristics of a stream from upper course to lower course, and explain how wildlife adapts to the stream environment.

Take a Closer Look to Pond Life
Are you interested in pond life? Some of them are too tiny to be seen. Our interpreters will make use of photos and live animals to introduce various small aquatic animals and their habitats to you.

Mangrove - the Tough Survivors of Intertidal Zone
High salinity, oxygen deficiency and unstable substratum are some major problems that plants in inter-tidal zone need to confront. In order to flourish in such an environment for providing shelters to a variety of animals, mangroves have strategies to survive. Adaptations of mangrove plants and their ecological values will be elaborated in this session.

Aquatic Plants - the Humble Suppliers

People have learnt how to use aquatic plants (e.g. vegetable and crops) as food for centuries. Our interpreters will introduce some examples of aquatic plants that are of use in our daily lives and their ecological importance in the habitat.

Venue: Wet Laboratory of Wetland Discovery Centre

Participation：
Each session accommodates 30 visitors on a first come, first served basis. Participants are required to register at the Wet Laboratory of Wetland Discovery Centre 5 minutes before the start of each session.

Remarks：

Interpretation of each session is about 40 minutes. For the sake of others, participants are encouraged to stay until the end of the session.
Interpretation is conducted in Cantonese.
The programme will be re-adjusted or suspended during inclement weather conditions.
Hong Kong Wetland Park reserves all rights to adjust the schedule of the activity. Please check the schedule as you enter the park.