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Seoul Botanical Garden (서울식물도서관)

1. Overview Seoul Botanical Garden is largely divided into four areas (Open Forest, Lake Garden, Wetland Garden, and Thematic Garden). In particular, the exhibition greenhouse located in the thematic garden is the world's only concave plate-shaped greenhouse where native plants from 12 cities in the tropics and the Mediterranean are exhibited, allowing you to experience the unique plants and plant culture of each climate zone. The seed library located in the botanical garden is a program where you can borrow seeds like a book, grow them, and voluntarily return the harvested seeds regardless of the period or quantity. Returning seeds from the seed library is not mandatory. If you cannot return the borrowed seeds, you can return them with other types of seeds. The types and quantities of seeds that can be borrowed in the future will change depending on the return record. Records (photos) of propagation, seed collection, and death are required for additional borrowing.

2. History Starting the Seed Library (Loan Program) in July 2019

Opening in 1984: It opened as the Seoul Metropolitan Arboretum, and initially consisted of a garden centered on trees and flowers. Name change in 1999: The name was changed from the Seoul Metropolitan Arboretum to the Seoul Botanical Garden. This was to emphasize that the botanical garden is a space that exhibits and preserves not only trees but also various plants. Facility Expansion and Development: Over time, the Seoul Botanical Garden has expanded its facilities and hosted various educational programs and events, playing a role in promoting citizens’ understanding of nature and plants. As a Cultural Center: Currently, the Seoul Botanical Garden is an important space for citizens as well as a resting place and leisure space.

3. Holdings Loan seeds are provided in the form of one seed bag (approximately 1g, 3-10 seeds) per person. There are a total of 61 types of seeds available for loan based on the website.

4. Buildings''' '''Address: 16 Daehak-ro 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (98 Daehak-ro) Seoul Botanical Garden The Seoul Botanical Garden has an area of ​​approximately 150,000m², which means that it is a very large space with a variety of plants and facilities. This area includes various gardens, greenhouses, education centers, and rest areas, creating a space where visitors can freely enjoy plants and experience the beauty of nature.

5. Annual Events From 2016 to the present, there have been a total of eight Seoul Botanical Garden International Symposiums and four Seoul Botanical Garden Planting Design Contests. This year, the Seoul Botanical Garden also held the Haebom Festival. Special Exhibitions and Theme Exhibitions: The Seoul Botanical Garden holds various special exhibitions and theme exhibitions every season. For example, there are flower festivals, exhibitions of specific plant species, or special exhibitions related to environmental protection. Educational Programs: The botanical garden runs educational programs about plants and nature. These programs are mainly for schools and families, and cover plant ecology, conservation, and environmental issues. Workshops and Lectures: Various workshops and lectures are held in the botanical garden. For example, there are gardening workshops and lectures on the healing effects of plants. Events and Festivals: Various festivals and events are held every season, providing a place and time for families and friends to enjoy. Nature Experience Programs: There are also nature experience programs for children and youth. These provide opportunities to experience and gain a deeper understanding of nature and plants.

6. Notable Personnel Park Mi-seong (Director of Seoul Botanical Garden, General Manager of Seoul Botanical Garden)

7. References https://mediahub.seoul.go.kr/archives/1249390 https://botanicpark.seoul.go.kr/ https://botanicpark.seoul.go.kr/front/use/seedlibrary03_view.do?sn=979&sCategory=K