Modern Engineering's 'Plan Bee Garden' has been recognized not only for its creation of a garden but also for its contributions to ecological restoration and vocational training for individuals with borderline intellectual functioning.
On September 8, Modern Engineering announced that its urban ecological space, 'Plan Bee Garden,' established last year in North Seoul Dream Forest, received the Special Award for Corporate Participation at the 2026 Seoul Special City Garden City Awards.
Now in its 14th year, the Seoul Special City Garden City Awards is a public project aimed at discovering and promoting excellent garden examples created in urban spaces through participation from citizens, organizations, and businesses. The awards ceremony was held on September 7 at Seoul City Hall, where a total of 23 projects and teams were honored.
Modern Engineering was awarded the Special Award for Corporate Participation for its efforts in expanding urban green spaces and promoting garden culture. The garden's focus on ecological restoration, citizen engagement programs, and vocational training for individuals with borderline intellectual functioning earned it high marks.
The Plan Bee Garden aims to create a space for both citizens and bees. It features a variety of plants from spring to fall, providing a stable environment for honeybees. For citizens, it offers a changing landscape throughout the seasons. The garden also runs ecological education programs to help the public understand the importance of biodiversity.
Last year, the first Plan Bee Garden was established in North Seoul Dream Forest, and the second opened in May this year at Boramae Park in Dongjak District, where 'Plan Bee Honey' was harvested. All proceeds from the honey sales are used for vocational training and support for individuals with borderline intellectual functioning.
Additionally, the initiative supports marginalized youth who are often overlooked. Modern Engineering provides vocational training in urban beekeeping, including habitat management and honey harvesting, to individuals with borderline intellectual functioning, helping them grow as contributing members of society.
A representative from Modern Engineering stated, 'The Plan Bee Garden is a public-interest garden that combines urban ecological restoration, support for socially vulnerable individuals, and citizen participation in ecological education. We will continue to develop sustainable social contribution models based on the value of space and energy.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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