Table of Contents
- A Day of Learning with Nature, '11th Forest Experience Day' Event
- Haeundae Arboretum – Eco-teering and Handkerchief Making
- Hwamyeong Arboretum – Mole Game, Insect Eye Making, Pine Cone Park Golf
- Night Forest Exploration and Concert with Family
- Participation Registration and Operation Guide
- “Citizens Learning with Nature, Towards a Sustainable City”
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Day of Learning with Nature, '11th Forest Experience Day' Event
Busan City is hosting the '11th Forest Experience Day' event to help citizens feel the value of nature and forests this autumn.
This event is scheduled to take place simultaneously at the Haeundae Arboretum and the Hwamyeong Arboretum from October 17 to 18 for two days. It is a well-organized large-scale ecological experience program that can accommodate approximately 1,500 citizens.
This event provides families and children with the opportunity to learn about the beauty of forests and the importance of ecosystems. This is a citizen participation program that holds great significance in developing Busan into a healthy and sustainable green city.
Haeundae Arboretum – Eco-teering and Handkerchief Making
On Friday, October 17, various nature experience programs will be provided at the Haeundae Arboretum for preschool and kindergarten children as well as general citizens.
The most notable program is 'Eco-teering,' which is an activity based on a forest exploration map. Participants will explore the 'Thematic Garden' of the arboretum while completing nature-related missions. In addition, there will also be an experience to create your own handkerchief using fabric painting.
This will be an opportunity to feel nature up close and express creativity.
Various experience courses are available within the arboretum. ▲Petting Zoo, ▲Wetland, ▲Maze Botanic Garden, etc., are interconnected, providing children with opportunities to actively participate and learn about the structure and ecosystem of the forest. It is a valuable time for children to feel and learn about nature closely.
Hwamyeong Arboretum – Mole Game, Insect Eye Making, Pine Cone Park Golf
On the same day, various play-type programs will take place at the Hwamyeong Arboretum for children and citizens to enjoy together.
Activities such as ▲Mole Hide and Seek ▲Insect Eye Making ▲Pine Cone Park Golf ▲Gardening Experience will be provided. These programs go beyond simple leisure activities, being designed as educational content that allows children to become closer to nature and enhance their ecological sensitivity.
These programs are conducted in cooperation with environmental education experts and arboretum guides, making them exemplary cases of ‘learning and experiencing ecological education.
Night Forest Exploration and Concert with Family
On October 18 (Saturday), a special program for families will be held at the Hwamyeong Arboretum. Ten families with children aged 6 years and older will be able to participate through prior registration, with the theme being autumn forest. A variety of experiences and night programs are prepared.
Families will engage in ▲Autumn Arboretum Guided Tour ▲Forest Games (such as fruit classification and color finding) ▲Family Wish Lantern Making ▲Starry Night Walk ▲Tea Time ▲Forest Music Concert.
This experience in the arboretum, where the sounds of autumn insects and soft lighting blend together, will be a healing time that deepens the bond among family members while enjoying nature in the city.
Participation Registration and Operation Guide
Everyone can participate in this Forest Experience Day, and prior registration is available through Busan City's integrated reservation system (reserve.busan.go.kr), but currently, all reservations have been closed. Fortunately, on the 17th, on-site registration will take place at Haeundae Arboretum.
The event will be held from Friday, October 17, 2025, to Saturday, October 18, with operating hours from 10 AM to 3 PM. Particularly, on the 18th, it will be extended to operate from 3 PM to 8 PM.
The event venues are Haeundae Arboretum and Hwamyeong Arboretum, targeting preschoolers, kindergarteners, elementary school students, families, and the general public. Major programs will include Eco-teering, forest guided tours, gardening experiences, and family music concerts, providing opportunities for many to enjoy.
Through this event, Busan City hopes that citizens will feel the ecological value of the forest and directly experience the importance of environmental protection. Additionally, they hope it will serve as an opportunity to participate in the development of a sustainable green city, ‘Busan’.
“Citizens Learning with Nature, Towards a Sustainable City”
A Busan City official emphasized, “The Forest Experience Day goes beyond just observing nature, serving as a training ground for citizens to engage with the forest and experience the value of ecosystems.” They added, “We will continue to develop various programs for green welfare centered on citizens and urban forest creation.”
If you’re looking for a special autumn experience with your child this weekend, it is highly recommended to visit the '11th Forest Experience Day' at Haeundae and Hwamyeong Arboretums. It will be a meaningful time of learning and enjoyment in nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where will the 11th Forest Experience Day event be held?
It will be held from October 17 to 18, 2025, at Haeundae Arboretum and Hwamyeong Arboretum.
Busan City will hold the 11th Forest Experience Day from Friday, October 17, 2025, to Saturday, October 18, for two days at Haeundae Arboretum and Hwamyeong Arboretum in celebration of autumn. The event will operate from 10 AM to 3 PM, and particularly on the 18th, it will be extended to run from 3 PM to 8 PM. Various ecological experience and nature experience programs will be offered simultaneously at both arboretums, making it a large-scale event that can accommodate over 1,500 citizens.
Q. What are the main programs for this Forest Experience Day?
There are various nature experience programs prepared, such as Eco-teering, Mole games, Insect eye making, and gardening experiences.
At Haeundae Arboretum, eco-teering activities, handkerchief making, petting zoo tours, wetland and maze experiences will primarily be provided for preschool and kindergarten children and the general public. At Hwamyeong Arboretum, programs combining games and education, such as mole hide and seek, insect eye making, pine cone park golf, and gardening activities will be available. On the 18th, various experience programs for families, such as autumn forest guided tours, forest games, family wish lantern making, starry night walk, tea time, and forest music concerts, will also be operated.
Q. How can one apply to participate and who is eligible?
Prior reservations can be made through Busan City's integrated reservation system, and families with children aged 6 and older, as well as general citizens, can participate.
This event was available for prior registration through Busan City's integrated reservation system (reserve.busan.go.kr), but currently, registration has closed. However, on-site registration will be available at Haeundae Arboretum on October 17. Participation is open to a wide range of people, including preschoolers, kindergarteners, elementary school students, families, and general citizens. Notably, on October 18, family programs will be available for 10 families with children aged 6 and older through prior registration. The focus is on ecological educational programs that families and children can enjoy and learn together.
Q. What is Busan City's goal through the Forest Experience Day event?
To help citizens feel the value of forests and nature and participate in the development of a sustainable green city.
Busan City hopes that through this Forest Experience Day, citizens will feel the ecological value of the forest and experience the importance of environmental protection firsthand. The event is designed as a platform for learning about the ecosystem values while engaging with nature, and aims to provide a meaningful opportunity for participants to contribute to the development of a healthy and sustainable green city, Busan. A Busan City official also emphasized that the forest experience event will serve as a foundation for green welfare centered on citizens and the creation of urban forests.