Forest Lab Dreams implemented a 'Grow as Much as You Climb' green fund program for Jeju's elementary students.
Key points
•Forest Lab Dreams operates green fund program for Jeju elementary students
•Program includes weathering experiments and plant cultivation activities
•Teachers and students highly satisfied with the initiative
The program, designed to help children experience the grandeur and vitality of nature by climbing mountains, included activities such as soil creation through weathering experiments and planting vegetation on the created soil, allowing participants to directly experience Jeju Island's formation process.
It also helped build students' confidence and patience. By overcoming challenges during mountain climbs, they gained experiences of perseverance that led them to reach the summit.
Teachers were highly satisfied with the program, which was made possible through a structured curriculum and indoor activities. The project, funded by 100 million won from lottery funds, is set to benefit 1,500 elementary students in Jeju.