Ruisui Ecocenter

We provide schools in the central and southern parts of Hualien with a place to learn about environment protection. We are dedicated to both conservation work and recreational events.

Yuli Wildlife Refuge is situated in the Central Mountain Range. The range is not easily accessible to people, and therefore most members of the public cannot personally experience its rich ecosystem. As a result, in 2004, the Ruisui Working Station was renovated, and it was officially opened on August 3, 2005 as the Ruisui Ecocenter.
 
The center’s main managerial goal is to establish a base for the Yuli Wildlife Refuge, for carrying out environmental monitoring and educational work on nature preservation. It can also exhibit the functions that a reserve-management station is supposed to have. The ecocenter preserves and establishes reserve survey databases. Our services are dedicated to nearby community residents and local groups, schools in southern Hualien, travel agencies in the greater Hualien region, and preservation interns who major in related fields in college. 

The building has two stories, which show our survey and research results and preservation work over the years. On the first-floor exhibition space, there are the “Green Wood Tunnels,” “Classroom in the Woods,” and “A Life in Harmony with Nature.” On the walls of the second floor, there is an enlarged forest picture. The multimedia room here plays videos which introduce the current status of the wildlife refuge.
 
Through all kinds of explanatory media installations, we help visitors to learn about the rich animal and plant resources in the Yuli Wildlife Refuge. We also use outdoor space to establish a nectar plant area, not only greening the environment, but also creating a lively insects’ playground, in the meantime promoting ecological gardening.
 
In addition, we also actively conduct outdoor activities. We gradually introduce all the educational projects to surrounding communities, and carry out plans to promote the ecological trails. We expect ourselves to form a good partnership with the locals.