KEL's 2nd Edition Workshop on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Schools - DIY “Bee Hotel”
- Jan 23
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Updated: Feb 12
On 23rd and 30th January 2026, Civic Exchange hosted two school-based Nature-based Solutions (NbS) workshops for secondary school teachers, with support from the Innovation and Technology Education Division of the Education Bureau.
These workshops served as a follow-up to an earlier teachers’ seminar, offering participants a more in-depth and practical learning experience on how NbS concepts can be integrated into school education.
The workshops focused on local bee ecology and conservation, highlighting the important role that pollinators play in maintaining biodiversity and supporting ecosystem health. We were honoured to invite Mr Harry Wong, an urban wildlife conservation practitioner, to share his expertise with participating teachers. During the session, Harry introduced different types of local bees, explained how to identify them, and discussed their ecological importance as well as their contributions to human well-being.
To complement the knowledge-sharing session, the workshops also included a hands-on “Solitary Bee Hotel” DIY activity. Each teacher constructed their own bee hotel, gaining practical experience that can be directly applied in school settings. The finished bee hotels can be installed on school campuses or used as teaching tools to support experiential learning and environmental education.
Through these workshops, we aim to strengthen teachers’ understanding of local biodiversity, promote positive and informed responses to encounters with bees, and encourage the incorporation of Nature-based Solutions into school curricula and campus environments. By fostering awareness and practical action, we hope to support the development of more ecologically inclusive and resilient urban spaces.
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