The 'Forest as a Textbook' programme at Hwamyeong Arboretum, 299 Sanseong-ro, Buk-gu, Busan, is for groups of 10–60 from schools, education institutions and community children's centres. Sessions are Tuesday–Friday, 10:00–12:00 or 13:30–15:30, with times negotiable. It is free and booked online via Busan's reservation service. Applications run from July 20 to November 30, 2026. The page header lists December 11 as the programme end, whereas the detailed description says December 10. Contact 051-988-0808 or 051-362-7328 before booking in the final week. Bring water, a hat and insect repellent. Severe weather can cancel the outdoor programme and repeated no-shows can restrict future participation.
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- First published
- Oct 18, 2026
Hwamyeong Arboretum school forest lessons: group booking and date discrepancy
Free nature classes for institutional groups of 10–60, with session times and outdoor preparations.
The 2026 booking notice gives two different programme end dates.
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What we're seeing
This class is for organized educational groups rather than individual families; the conflicting end dates remain disclosed.
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What we still don't know
Confirm the correct December end date, remaining sessions and any changes to timings with the operator.