Handcrafting & Wise Use of Mangroves

Overview

Students use their creativity and senses to explore and observe the mangroves environment. Create and take home their handcraft to remind them of their experience in mangroves.

Programme Flow

9:00 am

arrival & registration

*suggested

12:00 pm

end of the programme

10:30 am

walk into the mangrove

9:30 am

get crafty!

9:15 am

briefing & introduction

What you will experience

Types of mangrove trees in Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

The importance of wetlands and mangrove tree

The cultural and traditional values of mangrove forest for local communities

Hands-on art activities that focus on nature as a source of artistic inspiration

Producing goods from natural resources found in mangroves

Issues and challenges in mangrove conservation

Alternatives for the little ones

*preschoolers

Some of our activities can be challenging especially for the little ones, but no worries we provide a few activities that are suitable and will keep them engaged throughout the programme.

How to be prepared?

Bring some towel or handkerchief for the sweats

Bring enough drinking water or snacks

Bring umbrella or raincoat in case of raining

Wear cap for the hot weather

It is advisable to wear insect repellent and sun screen

Wear sport shoes or wellies