During the National Science and Technology Week 2009, XTBG has organized a series of activities and events to increase the understanding and awareness of biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. Many people including professors, experts, general visitors, teachers and students, both adult and children get involved.

As one of the activities in celebration of the Water Splashing Festival 1371, according to the Dai calendar, XTBG and the Entomological Society of Yunnan co-organized an exhibition on insect photos at the Tropical Rainforest Ethnic Culture Museum. About 60 insect species including bees, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, ants, and caterpillars etc are displayed.

A 5-day drawing training course for children was held during February 7 and 11 at XTBG. The training course was organized for XTBG staff’s children having winter vacation in the Garden. It provided children with opportunities to engage themselves with plants and learn how to draw pictures.

The popular science exhibition themed “Mysterious tropical rainforest and colorful ethnic cultures” was grandly opened in Shenzhen on Sep.28. The exhibition was co-organized by XTBG, Xishuangbanna People’s Government and Shenzhen Fairy Botanical Garden. Dr. Li Yong, director of Shenzhen Fairy Botanical Garden, chaired the opening ceremony. Dr. Chen Jin, director of XTBG, delivered a warm opening speech.

To mark the week-long 2008 National Science Popularization Day which started on September 19, XTBG held various activities.

The Jardín Botánico Francisco Javier Clavijero (JBC) del Instituto de Ecología, A.C., in Xalapa, Mexico is pleased to announce its participation in the World Botanic Gardens Exhibition, on display during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden takes active participation in World Botanic Gardens Exhibition, which is co-organized by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanic Gardens and Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Committee. Through Nov. 25, the exhibit, "Homes for Plants - Gardens for Humans," will be at the Science and Technology Park in the Olympic Village, just down the road from the National Stadium "Bird Nest" and National Aquatics Center "Water Cube."

XTBG organized a two-day photography course for kids and teenagers during August 16-17. The participants had hands-on experience and a lot of fun, especially passion for plants.