In order to investigate student’s connection to nature, and how we could utilize outdoor environmental education to raise student’s nature connectedness, for bringing positive impacts for both students’ well-being and environmental sustainability. OWLHK has collaborated with Professor Kim-Pong Tam of the Division of Social Sciences of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, to conduct two Hong Kong first studies, including:

This is the first baseline survey conducted in Hong Kong on the "nature connectedness" of local children aged 8 to 12 and their parent. The survey results compared with similar studies conducted elsewhere and with other relevant research on children's well-being in Hong Kong to understand the impact of nature connectedness on the well-being of Hong Kong children. The findings served as a reference and evidence for future studies and Hong Kong education policies advancement and reform.

To thank schools for supporting the "The Baseline Survey of Nature Connectedness of Hong Kong Children and Parent", each participating school has received a "School Nature Connectedness Report" (in electronic PDF format) specially prepared by our research team using data from the school. This report will help participating school understand its own situation in this regard and serve as important baseline data for future curriculum development. Additionally, an electronic certificate of appreciation was presented to the school.