EEB holds “Discovering Ecological Wonders” National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition (with photos)

     The Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) under the Environment and Ecology Bureau is holding a National Ecology Day Thematic Exhibition entitled "Discovering Ecological Wonders" starting today (August 16) in celebration of the second National Ecology Day.
 
     The exhibition aims to enhance public understanding of the culture and natural ecology of Hong Kong's countryside areas, and encourage them to explore local biodiversity, with a view to raising the community's awareness towards ecological civilisation and environmental protection, and embodying the core concept "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets".
 
     The exhibition comprises six zones, namely Nurturing in the Beauty of Countryside, Admiring the Abundance of Biodiversity, Treasuring the Enchantment of Village Life, Unveiling the Wonders of Butterflies, Restoring Wetland Ecosystems and Exploring Village Stories. By viewing real-time monitoring of wetland ecology and microscopic butterfly scales and participating in virtual-reality videos, games, and audio-guided storytelling, visitors can experience the culture and natural environment of countryside areas in interactive ways, and capture memories in the photo zone.
 
     In addition, the exhibition will feature a special programme at 2.30pm tomorrow (August 17), titled "Rhythms of Nature", with a harmonica concert performed by World Harmonica Festival Champion Mr Gordon Lee, accompanied by students performing live music. The performance will take the audience on a journey of appreciating nature ecology.
 
     The exhibition will be held from today to August 21 at G/F Central Atrium, Olympian City 2, from noon to 8pm. Admission is free. For details, please visit the Facebook page of the CCO (www.facebook.com/countrysideconservationhk).