Underground Treasure Hunt: Secrets of the Decomposers

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(Special Program) August (Month 8) Special Program _ Underground Treasure Hunt: Secrets of the Decomposers Details - Observe decomposers, the forest's cleaners and farmers, to understand the cycles and importance of the unseen underground ecosystem. - Take a close look through a loupe (magnifying glass) at tiny underground creatures that may seem creepy, building familiarity with them and ecological sensitivity that values life. - Learn how soil and living organisms are interconnected to keep the forest healthy, and turn a desire to protect and cherish nature into action in daily life. Main Program Content - Exploration Team, Move Out! Finding Decomposers - The Underground's Best Farmer, the Earthworm - The Leaf-Loving Armored Warrior, the Pill Bug - The Underground's Powerful Tractor, the Mole - The Forest's Chief Cleaners, Mushrooms and Mold ※ The above program content may change depending on conditions on the day. Meeting place: 1st floor of the Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Experience Center Eligibility: Anyone (preschoolers and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian); preschoolers must be age 5 or older Schedule: Month 8: 02 (Sun), 15 (Sat), 22 (Sat), 30 (Sun) 10:00–11:30, 14:00–15:30 (※ On 8/2 and 15, the program will operate as the ‘2026 Hangang Festival - Hangang Summer Ecology Class’) What to bring: Comfortable clothing suitable for activities, water, mosquito/tick repellent, etc. Participation fee: Free How to apply: Seoul Public Service Reservation or on-site participation Inquiries: Yeouido Saetgang Experience Center 02-784-0545 / 010-2639-3106 4. Precautions: Information for Reservation Holders 1. Please cancel reservations through My Page at least 1 day in advance. 2. An unannounced absence (no-show) deprives someone else of the opportunity to participate. 3. Please arrive at your reserved time. 4. You must sign the personal information consent form when participating in the program. 5. You must follow the professional guide's instructions during the program. 6. Participants are responsible for any safety accidents that occur while using the program. 7. If you cannot attend, please contact us in advance. (010-5542-1972) 8. Please bring your own drinking water if needed. 9. Parking fees apply. If using public transportation, please refer to the directions below. 10. Parking fees are not subsidized. 11. The program may change depending on weather and on-site conditions. 12. Unless a separate cancellation notice is issued, the program will proceed even in rain. (Advance notice will be provided if the program is canceled due to weather or the operating organization's circumstances.) 13. Photos may be taken during program activities and used for reports or promotional materials. Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Experience Center 48 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (02-784-0545/010-5542-1972) By subway From Yeouido Station, Lines 5 and 9 (663m, about 8 minutes) Walk 109 meters toward Exit 1 of Yeouido Station -> cross the crosswalk 30 meters in front of the exit -> turn right and continue straight for 209m -> cross the crosswalk after 18m at Gwangjang Apartment Building 2 -> turn left and continue for 116m From Saetgang Station, Line 9 (624m, about 9 minutes) Proceed to Saetgang Station Exit 4 (62m) -> continue straight and turn left at AJ POP Management Consulting for 111m -> after 19m, cross the crosswalk at Daewoo Trump World 2 Apartment Building A -> continue straight for 164m to Yeouido Xi Apartment Building 101 -> cross the crosswalk for 20m at Yeouido Xi Apartment Building 101 -> turn right and continue straight for 249m By car (you must walk for more than 10 minutes after parking) Use Yeouido Parking Lot 5 (63 Yeouido-dong); after parking, walk 1.2km for 15 minutes Continue straight for 154m -> turn left and continue for 530m -> turn left and continue for 522m to the experience center ※ The subway is more convenient.