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An AFD spokesman said today (Monday) that it was the first time to open these centres to the public and would provide an opportunity for the community to know more about the services provided in these areas.
"It is expected that visitors can have a better understanding of the department's efforts in the management of country parks," he said.
Management centres to be opened this weekend includes those at Tai Tong, Shing Mun, Hok Tau, Aberdeen and the Lions Nature Education Centre in Sai Kung.
"Activities will include guided tours for school parties, games and demonstrations.
"The displays and demonstrations will help the visitors to learn more about the work in county parks as well as the commitments of our staff," the spokesman added.
Award-winning videos portraying the country parks would also be shown and a limited quantity would be freely distributed to visitors.
Opening hours of these centres on the day are from 10 am to 4 pm. Members of the public are welcome to visit the centres and all activities are free of charge.
Telephone numbers of the management centres are: Tai Tong (2475 8774), Shing Mun (2489 8598), Hok Tau (2674 4399), Aberdeen (2553 7545), Lions Nature Education Centre (2792 3823).
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Royal Observatory Almanac 1997 now on sale
The Royal Observatory Almanac 1997 has been published.
This bilingual booklet contains the traditional Chinese Calendar and times of daily sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, high and low tides, arranged on a month-by- month basis.
The times of meridian passage, rising and setting of the planets are graphically illustrated in this handy almanac.
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