The building of Wan Chai Environmental Resource Centre was constructed in 1913. It was used as the Wan Chai Post Office from 1915 to 1992 and was declared as a historical building in 1990. It was renovated and became the first Environmental Resource Centre of the Environmental Protection Department in 1993. It is one element of the government's effort in building up an environmentally aware and well-informed community in Hong Kong - an essential first step in developing an improved environmental ethic within the community.

Two Chinese couplets are hung at the entrances of the Centre. The one locating at the new entrance of the Centre states:

"Sharing in a neat home, bright birds, sweet blooms. Caring for shady trees, fresh breezes, clean air".

Another one locating at the old entrance facing Queen's Road East states:

"If we foul our world that sustains us, what then shall we eat? Scorn hygiene that protects life, where then shall we live?"

Interactive Learning Room

You can learn more environmental knowledge and getting fun through the interesting model and games.

• Renewable Energy Model:

  Demonstrating alternate energy such as wind, water, solar and bioenergy which can be used to generate electricity.

• "Treasure Rainforest, Protect our Environment" Exhibit:

  Demonstrating the importance of Rainforest and how we can save the Rainforest.

• Green Games:

  Learning environmental knowledge from the interactive games.

• Waste-into-Art Exhibits:

  Encouraging people to make handicrafts from used materials such as paper and aluminum cans.

Library Databank

• Books, magazines and environmental teaching kits introducing the environmental information of the world are provided for public reference.
• Environmental themes, such as Wan Chai Green Trail, Sunday Waste-into-Art workshop, and Polar Declaration, are shown at the Highlight Corner.
• The post boxes which were used in the past are now used to house the environmental information materials.
  

Information Gallery

• Leaflets, booklets and posters on various environmental issues are displayed and available for the public.
• Display of the 10-foot tall ancient Chinese characters with the meaning of "Environmental Protection".
• Display of different kinds of recycled products.
• Interactive Game: To educate the public to separate used rechargeable batteries from other waste and return them for recycling.
• Internet browsing service for visitors to search environmental information from Environmental Protection Department and other environmental related websites.
• The hardwood reception counter which has been used for decades in the post office building.

Environmental Garden

• A mini waterfall with ancient grindstone adds both traditional and peace feeling to the Centre.
• The wall behind the mini waterfall is made of bricks recovered during refurbishment of the post office building.
• The park bench is made of recycled plastics.
• Each of the eight pillars in the garden has one creature engraved on it, namely the barking deer, frog, butterfly, monkey, eagle, carp, turtle and egret.
• The bulletin boards display updated news and activities organized by the Environmental Protection Department, green groups and community groups.
• Solar and wind energy models are exhibited to promote the use of renewable energy.
  

Environmental Education Activities

To promote community environmental awareness, Environmental Education Activities were set up in the Centre. Through visits, games, workshops and experiments, people of different ages will learn to appreciate the beauty of nature and become more aware of protecting the environment. Schools and organizations are welcome to make advance booking to join the programmes.  For any enquiries, please contact us at 2893 2856.

Bus routes to and from different places

Causeway Bay (Pennington Street / Whitfield Road)

Stanley Fort

Stanley Prison

North Point Ferry Piers

Repulse Bay

The Peak

Macau Ferry B/T

Weather Condition

 Special Arrangement