O'er Forest Academy Introduction
The exclusive paradise for children, Owl Forest School, is located beside the Confucius Temple in Huto Mountain Park. The area is a green and lush natural environment that attracts many owls during the winter for roosting and foraging; hence, "Owl" is derived from the English word for owl. Among the three prominent treehouses in the park, there are ceramic owl sculptures created by local artists. Why not join your kids in a search to find the 15 differently-sized owls hidden throughout the area? Owl Forest School takes advantage of the aerial roots of the Ficus tree, avoiding the tree roots during construction to allow the treehouses to coexist with nature without disrupting the existing ecosystem. To reinforce the treehouse structures, fiberglass was specially used to enhance safety, allowing children to play in a secure environment. The elevated Squirrel Trail wooden boardwalk connects the "Tree Reading Classroom," "Coo Coo House," and "Green Ark," the three treehouses. The "Tree Reading Classroom," designed in a hexagonal shape, serves as a pavilion where visitors can observe the tree canopy ecosystem from a 360-degree perspective, encouraging children to explore nature from a different viewpoint, adding more enjoyment to the journey. The "Coo Coo House," resembling a large guardian owl of the forest, allows kids to peek out from the gaps and, if lucky, face rare birds up close! The platform "Green Ark" is shaped like leaves, with a raised owl house in the center, providing a resting spot for birds. Besides the treehouses, there is also a fun children's play area nearby! Equipped with four slides, it features an extra-long red and yellow slide, coupled with various climbing facilities that will keep kids entertained endlessly! The park regularly offers environmental education programs, using storybooks, crafts, and painting to record the wonders of mountain forest ecology, allowing children to connect with and care for nature.
