The Nature-Loving Campus
- ◆ Cultivating Plants in Green Heart Garden
- ◆ Welcoming Endangered Species in Forest Whisper
- ◆ Protecting Fireflies in Glowing Pond
- ◆ Lives We Protect
Peaceful Coexistence in Our Daily Lives
Peaceful Coexistence in Our Daily Lives
◆ Building a Biodiverse Haven
Our Nature Area is a secondary forest, which means it is a place that has been disturbed and altered by human activities. As a result, the area is not a perfect natural habitat for animals and insects, especially since the construction of buildings for students and staff on our school campus. Factors such as the construction activities, the presence of cars driven by parents picking up their children, and the loud noises created by students all contribute to the animals' fear of the area and their unwillingness to stay. Thus, it is important for us to create a suitable environment for these animals and insects, where they can act safely and find food.
The Glowing Pond, situated near our campus, has a special significance to the natural world. It acts as a lung, purifying the air and creating a healthy ecosystem. However, when it was first discovered, it was a dirty, stagnant swamp, where mosquitos thrived. In an effort to revive the pond, teachers and students took it upon themselves to roll up their sleeves and enter the murky waters. Together, they planted aquatic plants that are known to naturally purify the water, and their efforts were successful. Now, the Glowing Pond is a vibrant and healthy environment, thanks to the hard work of our teachers and students.
to hang the birdhouse.
In order to create a welcoming environment for birds to visit our Nature Area, the teachers and students implemented a few initiatives. They planted Small-leaved Mulberry, which birds like to eat, as well as other trees that would produce fruits and seeds. Additionally, they made birdhouses and hung them in the trees. The students had to bravely climb ladders and hang the birdhouses; it was a challenging mission.
Aside from that, teachers also placed fallen tree trunks around the path of the Nature Area to provide shelter and safety for small animals. As a result of these efforts, the number of birds visiting the Nature Area increased.
Professor Chen once stated that the most natural and vibrant biodiverse habitat tends to appear messy, as this is the environment in which animals feel most at home. This is what our Nature Area looks like; the grass grows freely, tree trunks are scattered across the pathway, and we believe it to be a sanctuary for many species of animals and insects. Every year since 2020, collared scops owls have visited us, and Taiwan Blue Magpies have made the trees of our Nature Area their home. In May, fireflies illuminate our night campus with their enchanting twinkling lights, adding a magical touch to our Nature Area.
to provide a shelter for animals and insects.