【 OUR TOWN學生團隊成員 林佳宜 報導】
文藻外語大學社會責任實踐計畫──「OUR TOWN 社區永續跨域共創平台計畫」於本學期推出了與社群相關的主題活動。為了增進學員對壽山自然環境和獼猴生態的了解，壽山國家公園於7月10日舉辦一場名為「與猴同行」的生態探險活動。此次活動旨在讓參加者深入探索壽山，與獼猴親密接觸，並學習保育知識。
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Social Responsibility Practice Program — The "OUR TOWN Community Sustainability Cross-Domain Co-Creation Platform Program" launched community-related activities this semester. To help participants learn more about Shoushan's natural environment and the Formosan macaque, Shoushan National Park will hold an event called "Walking with Monkeys" on July 10. This event aims to let participants explore Shoushan, get close to the macaques, and learn about conservation.
壽山國家公園於2009年成立，是台灣最年輕的國家公園之一。其擁有豐富的自然景觀，包括石灰岩地形、洞穴、瀑布和多樣的動植物生態。地質則屬於高位珊瑚礁，海拔約355公尺。這些原本位於海底的珊瑚礁，經過地殼抬升後浮出海面，最終形成了今天看到的丘陵地形。大約在180萬年前（更新世早期），臺灣南部仍然被海水覆蓋。隨著時間的推移，海底的淤泥逐漸沉積，形成了古亭坑層，這是臺灣南部範圍最廣、厚度最大的更新世地層。
Established in 2009, Shoushan National Park is one of Taiwan's youngest national parks. The park has many natural features, including limestone formations, caves, waterfalls, and diverse plants and animals. Its geology is made up of elevated coral reefs at about 355 meters above sea level. These reefs used to be underwater but were lifted up by the movement of the earth's crust, forming the hills we see today. About 1.8 million years ago (early Pleistocene), southern Taiwan was still covered by the sea. Over time, mud settled on the seafloor, creating the Gutingkeng Formation, which is the largest and thickest layer from the Pleistocene in southern Taiwan.
除了上述所提到的自然生態，這裡同時也是台灣獼猴的重要棲息地，園區內設有多條登山步道，吸引不少登山愛好者一探究竟，但要留意手上的食物及身上的貴重物品，否則一不小心就會成了猴子們的目標獵物。此外，壽山還保有歷史遺跡，如日式防空洞和原住民遺蹟，增添了文化與歷史的價值。
Besides its natural beauty, Shoushan is an important home for Formosan macaques. The park has many hiking trails that attract hikers. Visitors should be careful with their food and valuables, as the macaques might take them. Shoushan also has historical sites like Japanese air-raid shelters and indigenous relics, adding cultural and historical value.
在進入壽山前，學員特別提醒觀眾如何避免與當地野生動物接觸，特別是猴群，以防止意外傷害。途中，大家經過了五色鳥的棲息地，這些五色鳥以其身上綠、紅、黃、藍和黑等五種色彩而聞名。途中，計劃主持人林一成老師為大家介紹了盤龍木。這種植物來自東南亞，其莖表面質感獨特，當人們輕輕觸摸並來回移動時，會感受到不同的質地。儘管其莖不會刺人，但在觸摸的不同方向上，會有平滑和粗糙的感覺。觀眾也被邀請現場觸摸盤龍木，親身體驗其獨特的質感。
Before entering Shoushan, the guides specifically reminded the audience how to avoid contact with the local wildlife, particularly the monkeys, to prevent accidental injuries. Along the way, everyone passed by the habitat of the Taiwan Barbet, known for its five colors: green, red, yellow, blue, and black. During the journey, the program host, Mr. Lin Yicheng, introduced the group to the dragon scale fern. This plant, native to Southeast Asia, has a uniquely textured stem that, when gently touched and moved, feels different depending on the direction of the touch. Although its stem is not prickly, it feels both smooth and rough in different directions. The audience was also invited to touch the dragon scale fern on-site to experience its unique texture firsthand.
壽山國家公園定期舉辦各類環保教育活動，鼓勵公眾參與並提高環境保護意識。設立之初不僅旨在保護這一地區的自然資源，還希望透過生態旅遊的方式，推動當地社區經濟發展，實現保育與經濟共生共榮的目標。不單是生態保護的重要區域，也是遊客觀光、教育與研究的理想場所。
Shoushan National Park regularly holds environmental education activities to encourage public participation and raise awareness about protecting the environment. The park's goal is not only to protect the area's natural resources but also to help local communities develop through ecotourism, achieving both conservation and economic growth. Shoushan National Park is a key area for ecological protection and an ideal place for tourism, education, and research.
社群學員跟觀眾的大合照（傅于恩攝影）
Group photo of community members with the audience
