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The 22nd Hong Kong Butterfly Race 2026

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​The 22nd Hong Kong Butterfly Race 2026 is organized by the Environmental Association's Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve. This year's theme is "Appreciate Ecology, Protect Habitats." The event aims to help the public learn about butterflies, cultivate an appreciation for nature, and raise awareness about protecting our environment. A new "Beginner's Experience Group" has been added to encourage more newcomers to join and learn. There is also a "Butterfly Detective Group," which is a fun two-day activity for parents and children to learn how to cherish and protect natural ecology.

 

All funds raised from the competition will go toward ecological conservation at the Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve, making a contribution to Hong Kong's environment and adding special significance to the competition.

The 22nd Hong Kong Butterfly Race 2026
"Butterfly Detective Team 2026"
Nature Conservation Parent-Child Experience Activities
The 22nd Hong Kong Butterfly Race 2026
A. Competition groups

  • Team Size: 3 to 4 people per team (Open Group, Tertiary Group, and Secondary and Elementary School Group) ; 1 person per entry (Beginner's Experience Group)

  • Registration Donation (Minimum Amount): $300 (Open Group, Tertiary Group, and Secondary and Elementary School Group) ; $100 (Beginner's Experience Group)

  • Deadline for Registration: July 13, 2026 (Monday) (All Group)

  • Event Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday)

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Open and Tertiary Group) ; 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Secondary and Elementary School Group, and Beginner's Experience Group)

  • Venue: All districts in Hong Kong (Open and Tertiary Group) ; Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (Secondary and Elementary School Group, and Beginner's Experience Group)

  • Rule: Scores are based on the number and rarity of butterfly species recorded during the competition time (Open, Tertiary, and Secondary and Elementary School Group) ; Scores are based on butterfly behaviors recorded during the competition time (Beginner's Experience Group)

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*Note: A pre-race learning class is available for the Beginner's Experience Group.

  • Date: July 25, 2026 (Saturday)

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Location: Fung Yuen Nature and Culture Education Centre & Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve

B. Prizes

There are three winners — Champion, First Runner-up, and Second Runner-up — for the Open, Tertiary, and Secondary and Elementary School Group. The prize details are listed below:

 

  • ​​Champion: Lowepro Trekker LT HP 100 Camera Bag (valued at HK$650) + Supermarket Cash Voucher HK$1000

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  • First Runner-up: Manfrotto Twistgrip Universal Smartphone Clamp (valued at HK$490) + Supermarket Cash Voucher HK$800

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  • Second Runner-up: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod Black (valued at HK$250) + Supermarket Cash Voucher HK$500

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There are three winners—Champion, First Runner-up, and Second Runner-up—for the Beginner's Experience Group. The prize details are listed below:

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  • Champion: Supermarket Cash Voucher (HK$500) + Butterfly Watching Gift Pack

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  • First Runner-up: Supermarket Cash Voucher (HK$250) + Butterfly Watching Gift Pack

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  • Second Runner-up: Supermarket Cash Voucher (HK$100) + Butterfly Watching Gift Pack

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*Note: Every participant who scores 30 points or more will receive a souvenir.

C. How to participate

Please fill out the online registration form and pay using one of the methods below. (Please complete your payment by the July 13, 2026 application deadline)

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  1. By Cheque

  • Make the cheque payable to: "Environmental Association Ltd."​

  • Deliver it in person or mail it to: Fung Yuen Nature and Culture Education Centre, 150 Fung Yuen Village, Ting Kok Road, Tai Po.​

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   2. By Direct Deposit

  • Deposit the money into the bank account below. Then, email your bank receipt to info@fungyuen.org.​

  • Bank Name: Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOC)

  • Account Name: Environmental Association Ltd.

  • Account Number: 012-591-0-007106-5

D. Contest Instructions

  • The reserve is outdoors with some difficult paths. This activity is not suitable for people with mobility issues or wheelchair users.

  • Participants will receive a free "Friends of Environmental Association" membership valid until December 31, 2027. Members can visit the Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve for free during opening hours.

  • Every participant who completes the activity will get a certificate from the Environmental Association.

  • Some activities involve outdoor activities. Please purchase your own insurance if needed.

  • ​If a Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued two hours before the event starts, the activity will be canceled. If these warnings are issued within two hours of the start time or during the event, please follow our on-site announcements.

  • Event photos may be used for future event promotional purposes.

"Butterfly Detective Team" – Nature Conservation Parent-child Experience Activity
A. Event Details
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  • Dates: Day 1: July 26, 2026 (Sunday), Day 2: August 2, 2026 (Sunday)

  • Times: Day 1 (July 26): 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Day 2 (August 2): 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Venue: Fung Yuen Nature and Culture Education Centre & Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve

  • Team Size: 3 to 4 people per family

  • Registration Donation (Minimum Amount): HK$500 or more per family of 3 to 4 people (All proceeds go toward nature conservation)

*Early Bird Discount​: Register on or before July 1, 2026, to save HK$100 (HK$400 or more 🌟)

  • ​Deadline for Registration: July 13, 2026 (First-come, first-served)

  • If there are too many applicants, seats will be chosen by lucky draw.

  • Families will receive a free "Friends of Environmental Association" family membership valid until December 31, 2027. Members can visit the Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve for free during opening hours.

  • Every participant who completes the activity will get a certificate from the Environmental Association and each family will receive a Field Guide to Hong Kong Butterflies (3rd Edition).​​​

B. Event Content

🚩Mission 1: Know the Butterflies – Butterfly Detective Training Class

🚩Mission 2: Habitat Conservation – Planting Experience

🚩Mission 3: Green Art Creation – Plant Eco-Printing

🚩Ultimate Mission: Grand Butterfly Search – Orienteering Mission + Butterfly Race

C. How to participate

Please fill out the online registration form.

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Payment Methods (After you receive an acceptance notice, please complete your payment by the July 13, 2026 application deadline)

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  1. By Cheque

  • Make the cheque payable to "Environmental Association Ltd."

  • Deliver it in person or mail it to Fung Yuen Nature and Culture Education Centre, 150 Fung Yuen Village, Ting Kok Road, Tai Po.

​   

  2. By Direct Deposit

  • Deposit the money into the bank account below. Then, email your bank receipt to info@fungyuen.org.

  • Bank Name: Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOC)

  • Account Name: Environmental Association Ltd.

  • Account Number: 012-591-0-007106-5

D. Contest Instructions

  • The reserve is outdoors with some difficult paths. This activity is not suitable for people with mobility issues or wheelchair users.

  • Participants must be from the same family. Children must be 6 to 12 years old and must come with a parent or guardian.

  • Some parts involve outdoor activities. Please purchase your own insurance if needed.

  • If a Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued two hours before the event starts, the activity will be canceled. If these warnings are issued within two hours of the start time or during the event, please follow our on-site announcements.

  • Event photos may be used for future event promotional purposes.

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