Gwangjin-gu, Operation of Urban Beekeeping School

Starting April, Weekly Adult and Children's Classes at Gwangjang-dong Garden with Customized Programs
For Seoul Citizens and Local Daycare Centers... Online Registration Opens April 18 at 10 AM on a First-Come, First-Served Basis
Tuition 50,000 KRW Includes Seasonal Beekeeping Management and Apiary Experience... Children's Classes Offered Free

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is operating the "Urban Beekeeping School" to raise awareness of the importance of honeybees and provide opportunities for urban agriculture experiences within the city.

Honeybees are representative environmental indicator species of the ecosystem, detecting environmental changes first and helping to assess the level of pollution in the area. Additionally, their active pollination plays a significant role in restoring ecosystems.

Accordingly, starting in April, the district will offer tailored programs for different groups at the Jatuli Garden in Gwangjang-dong, including ▲Urban Beekeeping School (Adult Class) and ▲Honeybee Experience Class (Children's Class).

First, the "Urban Beekeeping School (Adult Class)" will be operated for 20 Seoul citizens.

Classes will be held every Wednesday for 2 hours from April 17 to October 30. The 20 sessions will combine theory and practice, covering seasonal beekeeping management methods, use of various equipment, and making feeding solutions. The tuition fee is 50,000 KRW, and participants who attend more than 70% of the course will receive a certificate of completion.

Until last year, the program was limited to Gwangjin-gu residents, but this year, the adult class and number of participants will be expanded.

The "Honeybee Experience Class (Children's Class)" will also be operated for local daycare centers and kindergartens. It will be held every Thursday for 2 hours from April 18 to June 27, totaling 10 sessions.

Each session can accommodate about 20 children aged 6 to 7, who will receive free beekeeping education tailored for children, including theoretical lessons and making honeycombs.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. on the 18th through the Gwangjin-gu Office website.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "We conduct the urban beekeeping project every year to protect the environment and contribute to ecosystem restoration. This year, we have enhanced the educational programs by expanding the target participants, so we ask for the interest and participation of many residents."