An urban farming programme has taken root in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as the Campus Sustainability Committee and Campus Sustainability Office jointly launch the "UrbanFarming@Y6" programme on Hung Hom main campus to encourage sustainable living. The programme offers many benefits to participants who want to experience and learn organic farming practices. It demonstrates the possibilities of growing food crops on campus and enhances social interaction.
Farm location: 6/F, Block Y
Period: 12/10/2019 - 24/01/2020
Quota: 20 people by drawing lots
Language: English supplemented by Cantonese terms when appropriate
Fee: Free of Charge
Deposit: HK$ 400 will be collected per person
(Subject to fulfillment of 4 workshops attendance requirement (including the compulsory session), and in compliance with all guidelines/Terms and Conditions, the deposit will be refunded to the participants.)
Workshop Schedule:
Date
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Time
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Venue
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*12/10/2019 (Sat)
COMPULSORY
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10:00am - 11:30am
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Y507
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22/10/2019 (Tue)
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6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Y403
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12/11/2019 (Tue)
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6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Y403
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26/11/2019 (Thu)
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6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Y520
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10/12/2019 (Tue)
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6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Y402
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*This is a compulsory session in which all participants will work together with the organizer in revitalizing planter boxes, soil and compost mixing, etc.
Online application closed
Important Dates:
Date | Events |
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26/09/2019 | Apply through completing the online application form |
27/09/2019 | Successful applicants will be notified by email |
03 - 04/10/2019
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Submit the deposit (by crossed cheque)
(Location: Campus Sustainability Office at Z502)
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Phase
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Details
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Phase 11 |
Period: 15 Jun 2019 - 20 Sep 2019
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 10 |
Period: 2 Mar 2019 - 7 Jun 2019
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 9
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Period: 3 Nov 2018 - 12 Feb 2019
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 8
(Intermediate Course)
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Phase 7
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Period: 2 Feb 2018 – 25 May 2018
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 6
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Period: 23 Sep 2017 – 6 Jan 2018
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 5
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Period: 20 May– 1 Sep 2017
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 4
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Period: 4 Feb – 10 Apr 2017
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
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Phase 3
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Period: 13 Oct – 16 Dec 2016
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
News and Reportage:
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Phase 2
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Period: 9 Jul - 1 Sep 2016
Poster: Click here
Notes to Applicants: Click here
News and Reportage:
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Phase 1
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Period: 16 Nov - 31 Dec 2015
Poster (Chinese version only): Click here
Notes to Applicants (Chinese version only): Click here
News and Reportage
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