Text / Edited and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
Situated in Beitou District, Guandu Nature Park features natural wetland landscapes and safe facility grounds, making it a popular spot for schoolchildren’s summer outdoor activities. This summer, the management of Guandu Nature Park has especially introduced a summer package program for elementary school after-school care programs — “Guandu Wetland Mini Trip.” Applications are accepted every Tuesday to Friday from now until the end of August. The activity includes a themed guided tour, creative DIY, an ecological documentary screening, and more, totaling 5.5 hours of content. Additionally, during the summer vacation, the park has increased the number of weekend DIY sessions. In July, the theme is “My Forest Pen Holder,” and in August, it’s “Magical Bird Bracelet,” both held at 2 PM every Sunday.
Guandu Nature Park is an officially certified environmental education facility, ideal for organizing enriching and educational summer outdoor activities, allowing children to fully enjoy the joy of connecting with nature in a safe environment. (Image provided by Taipei City Animal Protection Office)
To assist busy parents in planning their children’s summer activities, the “Guandu Wetland Mini Trip” summer visit program is a specially designed package for after-school care groups. Through hands-on observation, sensory experiences, and interactive games, the educational activities aim to spark schoolchildren’s interest in wetland ecology, guiding them into the vibrant world of wetland life and making their summer both fun and fulfilling.
The Wetland Mini Trip program will guide after-school care groups in crafting flapping birds. (Image provided by Taipei City Animal Protection Office)
The itinerary includes a two-hour themed guided tour, creative DIY of flapping birds, an ecological documentary screening, and self-guided learning activities. Lunch will be served at the park’s Duck Café, featuring a delicious set meal. The program runs from now until August 29, accepting applications on Tuesdays to Fridays for after-school care groups only. Children must be in the first grade of elementary school or above, with a minimum of 30 participants per session and a daily limit of 60 attendees.
The regular weekend family creative DIY in July features the theme “My Forest Pen Holder,” using the natural beauty of tree branches to create uniquely creative works. (Image provided by Taipei City Animal Protection Office)
In addition to the after-school care summer program, the park has also increased the number of weekend on-site family creative DIY sessions during the summer vacation. These take place on July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10, 17, 24 (all Sundays) at 2 PM. Each month, the family DIY sessions feature different ecological art themes: in July, it’s “My Forest Pen Holder,” and in August, “Magical Bird Bracelet.” Each session accommodates 20 groups. For detailed pricing information, the public can register and inquire in person at the service desk starting at noon on the day of the event, or make a phone reservation in advance.
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