Eunice
and Stacey, students from the Biology and Chemistry Department of City University,
took up the job of conducting a survey of how channelization of
rivers in the Deep Bay area affect the local ecology. They conducted
field visits to seven places, above that, the two young girls had to
dig up mud, taking pictures for record and collecting samples from
the rivers. Having done all these in just two month’s time is new to
them, but they do not complain. “It’s fun,” they said, “and we can
get first hand information about the rivers.”
Nicked name “potato,”Stacey said she had had a part time before,
but felt bored after working for a long period of time. But it is
totally different in The Conservancy Association. “You don’t have
time to feel bored, because there are new things waiting to be
learned every day.”
As for the channelization of rivers, they thought that it was
unavoidable in areas where serious flooding frequently occurred, but
undoubtedly, natural rivers were the home to various animals and
plants. They suggested that channelization should be done only
portion by portion.
Having worked for CA for the whole summer vacation, Eunice and
Stacey have learned more about us and they have joined CA as student
members!
Left: Lots of rivers in Hong
Kong have been reduced to open ditches.
Right: Natural Rivers are
home to various insects.
(photos taken by Eunice and
Stacey)
Upcoming
Activities
Eco Race 2004
Eco
Race 2004 is a team challenge for people of all ages. Joining as
teams of 3 or 4 members, participants are challenged to guess,
locate and visit some pre-set ecological or cultural hotspots within
a specific period of time. Participating teams can win more marks by
designing optimum routes and choosing the most environmentally
friendly mode of transport. It is a test of planning skills,
teamwork and general knowledge related to nature conservation and
cultural heritage.
Sing for the Environment
Sing
for the Environment is a new fundraising attempt by the Conservancy
Association. Fundraiser who raises $200 or above can redeem one
admission ticket and sing folksongs and oldies together
on 29 September 2004 in Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
A public
preview was held recently in a shopping mall in Wong Tai Sin and was
well received.
We have waived part of the fundraising requirement. For details,
please call us at 2728 6800.
Eunice
and Stacey, students from the Biology and Chemistry Department of City University,
took up the job of conducting a survey of how channelization of
rivers in the Deep Bay area affect the local ecology. They conducted
field visits to seven places, above that, the two young girls had to
dig up mud, taking pictures for record and collecting samples from
the rivers. Having done all these in just two month’s time is new to
them, but they do not complain. “It’s fun,” they said, “and we can
get first hand information about the rivers.”
Sing
for the Environment is a new fundraising attempt by the Conservancy
Association. Fundraiser who raises $200 or above can redeem one
admission ticket and sing folksongs and oldies together
