Environmental Exhibition & Resource Centres

Learning about the environment can help you to appreciate how your actions can make a difference in this interconnected world. Here you can find out more about the environmental resource centres where you can locate more information about protecting the environment, and how you can help.

The Government's Commitment

The Government is committed to educating the public about protecting the environment. To achieve this, the Environmental Resource Centres and the Green Education and Resource Centre have been set up to provide environmental information with related activities and programmes.

Environmental Resource Centres

The Environmental Resource Centres are located in Fanling, Wan Chai and Mid-Levels . There is also a mobile centre that visits other districts. All four centres offer a variety of educational displays and activities, each with its own special attractions.

Fanling Environmental Resource Centre

The Fanling Centre, opened in 2003, provides environmental information for the general public in the New Territories North, and is a focal point of environmental education programmes for local schools and community organisations. The Centre occupies 400 square metres and includes a colourful exhibition hall with exhibition panels, interactive games and models in nine thematic display zones. Also included are a lecture room and a library.

Address:
2/F Government Accommodations
Grand Regentville
9 Wo Mun Street, Luen Wo Hui
Fanling, New Territories

Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday：9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday & public holidays

Telephone: 2600 4016
Fax: 2600 4019
Email: fanlingerc@yahoo.com.hk

Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre

The Wan Chai Centre occupies the building that housed the Wan Chai Post Office from 1915 to 1992 and was declared a historical building in 1990. As the first Environmental Resource Centre, it includes an interactive learning room, library databank, information gallery, environmental garden and a loan service for education materials. It also conducts numerous environmental education activities. A short walk from Wan Chai MTR Station Exit A3, the Centre is conveniently accessible to the public at large.

Address:
221 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday to Sunday：10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday, public holidays & the first two days of the Lunar New Year

Telephone: 2893 2856
Fax: 2573 0447

Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre

Operated jointly by the Environmental Protection Department and the University of Hong Kong, the Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre (LFSEEC) is located on the fringe of the University of Hong Kong campus and close to the Lung Fu Shan Country Park. The LFSEEC comprises three graded historical buildings, an eco-pond as well as a courtyard with abundant vegetation that attracts a diversity of bird and butterfly species. The Centre also includes exhibition area, information corner, activity room, library etc. and conducts numerous environmental education activities such as guided tours and workshops for the public.

Address:
No.50 Kotewall Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday：10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday (morning)：10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Closed on Monday, Wednesday (afternoon), New Year, Lunar New Year & Christmas public holidays

Telephone: 2975 9031
Fax: 2975 9030
Email：lfseec@hku.hk

Mobile Environmental Resource Centre

The Mobile Environmental Resource Centre, converted from a lorry, visits schools, housing estates and commercial establishments throughout Hong Kong. It provides resource materials and delivers messages on environmental protection to a wide cross-section of the community. A schedule of the Centre's visits is available on the Environmental Protection Department's website. Organisations are welcome to apply for a visit by the Centre.

Green Education and Resource Centre

The Green Education and Resource Centre in Kowloon Park was set up to promote greening and enhance public awareness in greening and environmental protection.  The Centre includes an exhibition gallery, lecture rooms and an outdoor activity area.  Guided visits and greening workshops are also provided for schools and organisations by appointment.

Address:
Floor 1 Kowloon Park Management Office
22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Close on Mondays and the first two days of the Chinese New Year

Telephone: 2723 6042 or 2723 6767