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Botanic gardens try to save all native plants of China Botanic gardens try to save all native plants of China
With Chinese Union of Botanic Gardens (CUBG) as a coordination agency, botanic gardens in China are trying to save all native plant species, so as to realize the target of "zero extinction" of endemic species in a region nationwide. Dr.CHEN Jin, director of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) and chairman of CUBG, ...
Fun nature activities for kids to find animals with plants as habitats Fun nature activities for kids to find animals with plants as habitats
One of the characteristics of the XTBG Kindergarten is get children outdoors to explore the natural world and engage the kids in the wonders of learning. The rich living collections within the garden provide perfect environment for children to learn and connect with nature.   The children in XTBG Kindergarten were led to me...
Tour guides of Dai nationality adds flavor of XTBG Tour guides of Dai nationality adds flavor of XTBG
Environmental education is one of the main missions of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG). As the only one 5A national tourist attraction in Xishuangbanna, it attracts a considerable number of tourists with anxious desire to capture knowledge on plants and animals. For spreading knowledge of plants and environment...
Bangor University lecturer honoured for contribution to education in botanic gardens Bangor University lecturer honoured for contribution to education in botanic gardens
Sophie did so much for improving XTBG's, even China's, environmental education in botanical gardens. With Sophie's help, XTBG could send its staff to visit UK's botanical gardens, including Treborth. From 2013, she has developed and run a 2-week annual course training educators in Chinese botanical gardens. About 77 educators...
Hug the trees Hug the trees
People hug the trees out in the wilds. [Photo provided to China Daily]   Nature education is new in China, but a start has been made by some individuals and NGOs. They are reaching out to students, especially. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is a leading light in this new field of endeavour.   Many people know and...
A passion for nature helps a former teacher find his true calling A passion for nature helps a former teacher find his true calling
  Wang Ximin (second from right) guides a group of visitors for a 'night hike' in the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG).   [Provided To China Daily]   How long does it take one to find an ideal job? For Wang Ximin, head of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden's environmental education team, it is 12 yea...
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