Autumn Ecological Experience at Jeongyangneup in Hapcheon: Observing Migratory Birds and Fruits

Operates Six Sessions on Wednesdays Until November 4
Seasonal Ecological Programs Include Nature-Based Activities

Hapcheon County in South Gyeongsang Province is running an ecological experience program for residents in the second half of the year, utilizing the ecological resources of Jeongyangneup.

On October 1, the county announced that it is conducting the "2026 Second Half Citizen Healing Ecological Experience Program" under the theme "Capturing the Autumn of Jeongyangneup."

The program runs for a total of six sessions, taking place every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., from September 30 to November 4. Activities are held in and around the Jeongyangneup Ecological Learning Center.

[Photo by Hapcheon County] A view of Jeongyangswamp Ecological Learning Center in Hapcheon. Hapcheon County will operate the "Second Half of 2026 County Residents Healing Ecological Experience Program" every Wednesday until November 4, utilizing the ecological resources of Jeongyangswamp.

Participants walk along Jeongyangneup and observe flowers, trees, and fruits that can be seen in the surrounding area during autumn, while also engaging in nature-based activities and migratory bird watching.

The program is designed so that participants can directly observe the ecological environment of Jeongyangneup as it changes with the seasons. Hapcheon County also ran a citizen ecological experience program in the first half of this year under the theme "Walking Through the Spring of Jeongyangneup."

The first half program, held a total of six times from April to May, featured observation activities focused on local ecological resources such as Jeongyangneup’s wildflowers, forests, and the endangered gold-spotted pond frog.

In addition, the county also operates ecological experience programs specifically for children and a senior ecological experience program for residents aged 65 and above.

While the spring session centered around observing wildflowers, forests, and the gold-spotted pond frog, the fall program focuses on observing autumn flowers, trees, fruits, and migratory birds, emphasizing seasonal ecological changes.

Seo Won-ho, Director of Environmental Hygiene at Hapcheon County, stated, "We are operating programs that utilize the seasonal ecology of Jeongyangneup so that residents can participate. We plan to continue holding experience programs that make use of Jeongyangneup's ecological resources going forward."

The ecological experience at Jeongyangneup is meaningful in that it transforms the region’s natural environment into an ecological education resource that encourages local participation, rather than merely being a sightseeing destination.

As the program incorporates seasonal features such as spring wildflowers and the gold-spotted pond frog in spring, and autumn fruits and migratory birds in fall, enhancing the educational function that promotes the ecological value of Jeongyangneup is of critical importance.

To ensure the continuation of specialized programs for children and seniors, it will be necessary to refine the programs based on participation records and satisfaction levels.

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