Join the 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew!
Discover the joy of cultural tourism!
The 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew is recruiting citizens to cultivate gardens together in Seoul Forest, Boramae Park, and World Cup Park.
Applications open on Saturday, August 15, at 12 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. Training sessions and field activities will take place from August 29 to September 12, totaling three sessions.
The garden created by citizens in Seoul Forest last May is now ready for ongoing care.
Join the 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew to actively participate in garden management activities!
What is the 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew?
The Seoul City government is inviting 75 participants to join the "2026 Seoul Gardening Crew," a citizen engagement program aimed at cultivating and caring for urban park gardens.
The program allows citizens to experience gardening culture by directly tending to park gardens.
Schedule: August 29 (Saturday) to September 12 (Saturday), three sessions
Location: Seoul Forest, Boramae Park, World Cup Park
Participants: 25 people per park, totaling 75
Main activities include:
- Weeding
- Pruning, replanting, and mulching
- Monitoring plant growth
- Garden maintenance training and practice
Note: Schedules and activities may change due to weather conditions or site circumstances. Participants will be notified of any changes.
What activities will the 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew engage in?
Participants will learn, cultivate, and complete missions over three sessions at Seoul Forest, Boramae Park, and World Cup Park.
Overview of the activities:
| Session | Date | Time | Content | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Orientation, safety training, and basic garden maintenance | Seoul Forest |
| 2 | September 5 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Maintenance practice and mission brainstorming | Park |
| 3 | September 12 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Maintenance practice, mission execution, and participant feedback | Park |
Anyone interested in gardening, from young crews to general citizens, is welcome to participate!
Activities will differ by park due to varying planting environments and maintenance conditions.
Join us in showcasing the diverse values of gardening activities!
The 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew will also include a 'Garden Bingo' mission to explore the parks more closely.
Benefits include:
- New participants receive a Seoul Gardening Crew T-shirt
- Completion of each session earns a participation certificate
- Opportunities to participate in a performance sharing event and awards for outstanding participants in the second half of the year
Experience the joy of gardening, observing nature, and completing fun missions with the 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew!
If you want to cultivate a garden in the city, join us!
Applications open on Saturday, August 15, at 12 PM on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants can choose one park: Seoul Forest, Boramae Park, or World Cup Park.
Priority will be given to those who can attend all three sessions.
Participation is free!
To apply, fill out the application form via the event poster QR code or Google Form.
The activity period is from August 29 to September 12, totaling three sessions.
The 2026 Seoul Gardening Crew will close recruitment once the maximum number of participants is reached for each park.
For more details, check the Seoul Parks website and 'Garden City Seoul' social media.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224378561064
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