Bangi Wetland
Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape Preservation Area
- Self-generation of wet land plants including reed, water lily and Typha angustata
- Hobby, protected species designated by the Ministry of Environment, great spotted woodpecker, nightingale, and common kingfisher, species managed by Seoul City, are observed
- Variety of life forms including herptiles such as tree frog, Korean Brown Frog, and Narrow-mouth frog inhabit the area.
- LocationSongpa-gu, Bangi-dong 443-8 area
- Area58,909㎡
- Appointed as a Ecological Environment Preservation Areaby Mayor of Seoul on April 15, 2002
- Managing officesSongpa-gu Office, Seoul city
- Major facilities1 ecological learning center, 398-m observation deck, and one bird observation booth
- Open09:00~18:00, closed on every Monday and national holidays
Bangi Ecological Learning Center
Indoor facilities
Exhibition halls, offices, observation deck, rest rooms, solar power system, etc.
Size
Two stories above ground (floor area of 618 ㎡)
Ecological exploration programs
- TargetsInfants, children, teenagers, the disabled, families, etc.
- Details
- Season-specific play and learning activities focused on ecological experiences
- Special programs for summer and winter vacations
How to apply
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Apply via Seoul City's public service reservation website (http://yeyak.seoul.go.kr)
- Education
- Natural Science
Natural and Ecological Exploration Programs
Regular (permanent) programs
| A | Description | Period | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Season Ecology Class | Guided observation of animals and plants in Bangi Wetland with season specific themes | Mar.~Nov. | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Bangi Wetland Ecology class for Infants | Seasonal play activity and experience focused programs for infants | Mar~Jul / Sep~Nov | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Ecological Learning with Stories | Learning and experiencing nature through play and creative activities after reading stories | Apr~Jul / Sep~Dec | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Bird Observation | Observation and exploration of birds according to monthly themes | Jan.~Dec. | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Biodiversity Class | Program to observe various living things representing each month of the wetland | Mar.~Dec. | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Tour of My Neighborhood | Tour of Bangi Wetland and nearby farmlands to appreciating the natural view and ambience in the middle of the city | Apr~Jun / Sep~Nov | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Farming Experience | Farming experience program with seasonal activities including rice planting harvesting, and scarecrow making | Mar.~Oct | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape preservationArea |
| OgeumPark Forest Hiking | Exploration of ecology of forest in Ogeum Park while hiking along trails | Sep~nov | Ogeum Park |
| Summer Night Family Outing | Weekend night natural observation program for families | June~Aug | Seongnaecheon Stream (inside Olympic Park) |
| Exploration of Seongnaecheon Stream : Play, Discover and Learn | Discovery of precious natural resources walking along Seongnaecheon Stream and observation of various living thongs through play activities | Apr~June / Sep~Oc | Seongnaecheon Stream (inside Olympic Park) |
| Ecological Class for the Disabled | Ecological experiential activities with seasonal themes(natural EM soap making natural dyeing, etc) | Apr~May/Sep~Oct | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Ecological Monitoring Program for Teenagers | Close observation of plants and animals in the Ecological Landscape Preservation Area and recording seasonal ecological changes | Apr~Nov | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Open Ecological Class | Ecological experiential learning program based on the elementary school Curriculum | May~June / Sep~Oct | Bangi-dong Ecological Landscape PreservationArea |
| Protect Our Hometown Tancheon | Observation of birds and plants in the Tancheon Stream area and environment protection activities including the removal of harmful plants | Apr~Nov | Tancheon Ecological Landscape Preservation Area |
| Cheonma Park Healing Forest | Meditation and stretching in the forest to relax the body and mind and release stress | Apr~Nov | Cheonma Neighborhood Park in Macheon-dong |
informationThese programs are subject to change without notice.
Special programs
| Program Titles | Description | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songpa Ecology Academy | A week-long program allowing participants to experience the Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone and enjoy ecology play in Ogeum Park | Jul.~Aug. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Handicraft Class | Making handicraft such as a t-shirt using natural dyes | Jul.~Aug. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Environment Love Class | Making environmentally-friendly stuff such as environmentally-friendly sponge, natural soap, Effective Micro-Organisms, etc. | Jul.~Aug. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Multi-cultural Family Wetland Schoo | A 4-day program for families to experience Bangi Wetland and Ogeum Park | Jul.~Aug. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Rice Field Observation | Observation of animals and plants living in rice fields and learning the origin of rice | Jul.~Aug. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Ogeum Park Program for Toddlers | Special summer program for toddlers exploring forest walking trails | Jul.~Aug. | Ogeum Park |
| Straw & Plants Handicraft Class | Making handicraft using straw and plants such as a rope and egg container | Nov.~Dec. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Let's Play at Bangi Wetland | Various traditional games such as ice sledding, top-spinning, and Korean shuttlecock game | Jan.~Feb. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Winter Bangi Wetland | Observation of animals and plants enduring the cold winter season with various games | Dec.~Feb. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Herb Experience Program | Environmentally-friendly making using herb (scent pouch, lip balm, conditioner, etc.) | Dec.~Feb. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
| Good Microorganism EM Class | Learning of microorganisms that benefit humans and environment in daily life | Dec.~Feb. | Bangi-dong Ecological Scenic Conservation Zone |
informationThese programs can be changed without notice