# Experiential Learning

**Source**: https://web.edu.hku.hk/programmes/experiential-learning/outdoor-environmental-education-experiential-learning-at-owlhk
**Parent**: https://web.edu.hku.hk/programmes/experiential-learning

## Outdoor Environmental Education Experiential Learning at OWLHK (NEW)

### Background of Co-organiser

[Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong (OWLHK)](https://www.owlhk.org/en/index) is a professional environmental education organisation established in 2016 and became a registered charity in Hong Kong (IR file no.:91/16831). We aim at promoting environmental education and conservation in Hong Kong through outdoor education.

Our missions:

1. To promote the use of diverse, interactive, and high-effectiveness outdoor education approaches in environmental education
2. To establish a holistic understanding of Hong Kong ecology and biodiversity among public
3. To promote love for nature and encourage public participation in environmental protection
4. To advance and integrate local ecological research and environmental education

Website: <https://www.owlhk.org/en/index>

Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/owlhk2016>

Instagram: <https://instagram.com/owlhk>

### Objectives

- Exploring knowledge, practices and trends in environmental education and conservation

- Gaining first-hand experience for designing, executing and evaluating environmental education programmes
- Connecting practitioners and broadening the network in the field

### Project Details

- Assist in the design, execute and evaluation of education programmes and projects
- Assist in publicity including managing social platforms
- Assist in administration works which are related to education programme deliveries
- Provide preparation and on-site support in various education projects
- Assist in research in environmental education and conservation practices

### Date

- 13 October - 18 November 2025
- Monday to Friday,  9:30am to 6:30pm (1-hour lunch included), students may need to work outdoor.
- Special working hours:

  - Students may need to work on weekend or at night, indoor and outdoor, including meetings and trainings. They need to work 40 hours per week.

### Location

OWLHK is based in Kwai Hing, activities will be held in different schools and outdoor location all around Hong Kong.

### Eligibility

- PGDE (full-time) students of all majors, preferably in Biology, Early Childhood Education or Special Education
- Proactive, passionate in nature and environmental education
- Creative in ideas for environmental education and conservation
- Willing and able to work at outdoor environment
- Good team player
- Good communication skill
- with *Sexual Conviction Record Check*

### Application Deadline and Procedure

11:59pm, 3 September 2025

- Complete the application form at HKU Moodle (Part 1) **AND**
- Upload the following documents to the respective project folder at HKU Moodle (Part 2) (Please combine all documents into one Word/PDF file)
  1. A personal statement (of not more than 200 words) explaining why you would like to join this EL project
  2. Your updated CV and/or portfolio
- Shortlisted students may be invited to attend an interview arranged by OWLHK, and the offer will be subject to the interview performance.

### Project Keywords

Environmental Education, ESD, ESG Education, Outdoor Education

### Enquiries

Ms. Carrie Cheung, Assistant Education Manager (OWLHK)

Phone: 3619 0626

Email: [carriecheung@owlhk.org](mailto:carriecheung@owlhk.org)