Hong Kong may be small, but its natural landscapes are breathtaking and always close to the city. Yet, some iconic sites — like the famous Amah Rock in Shatin — have sadly been defaced with graffiti. HKUST Connect and the Association for Geoconservation Hong Kong are co‑organizing this rock cleaning. During the activity, participants will: - Hike up to Amah Rock - Help clean graffiti from the rocks - Take action to protect the environment while appreciating Hong Kong’s nature and culture Through this immersive experience, participants will: - Learn about the importance of environmental protection - Understand the impact of human actions on nature - Appreciate the river valley and its ecological environment in the Shatin area. 香港雖小，卻蘊藏壯麗的自然景觀，離繁華市區僅一步之遙。然而，一些具代表性的景點 — 例如沙田著名的望夫石 — 卻不幸被塗鴉破壞，大煞風景。 科大侍學行與香港地貌岩石保育協會將合辦這次洗石活動。活動中，參加者會： - 攀登望夫石 - 攜手洗擦岩石上的塗鴉 - 身體力行保育環境，同時欣賞香港的自然面貌 藉着這次實踐體驗，參加者可以： - 學習環境保護的重要性 - 認識人類行為對自然的影響 - 欣賞沙田區河谷及其生態環境 Date: 9 Jan 2025 (Fri) Time: 9:25am - 1pm Venue: Shatin Gathering Time & Venue: 9:25am @Tai Wai Station

1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app. 2. [Penalty for withdrawal and/or absence after 5 Jan by 12nn] The event is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the event as schedule, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk as soon as possible, but no later than 5 Jan 2025 (Mon) by 12nn. Students who withdrawn after the deadline or absent from the event will be charged a HKD100 program fee. 4. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 3 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. 5. Enquiry: fanny.ng@ust.hk