還記得旅巷去年與荒野保護協會、野灣野生動物保育協會共同舉辦的那些精彩講座嗎？當時我們一起把目光投向海洋與野生動物，留下了許多感動與反思。
延續這份對土地的關懷，今年夏天，我們決定將視線帶回與旅巷最親近的「綠川」。
這次我們非常榮幸，邀請到自 2022 年起便深耕在地、用行動守護地方的中興大學綠旱興計畫團隊。我們希望藉由專業團隊的獨特視角，帶領每一位停留在這座城市的旅人，重新認識這條與我們日常相伴、最相近的溪流生態。
來到台中舊城區，旅客們總會到坐落於綠川旁的宮原眼科吃冰朝聖。看著曾經為台中最繁華的建築歷史痕跡、聽著長者說著承載歲月記憶的吊腳樓，或者漫步到日治時期便佇立於此的新盛橋，想像當年被譽為小京都的河岸風光。
但是，除了大家所熟悉的歷史人文與建築美學，你可曾注意過，在這條靜靜流淌的綠川、以及相鄰的旱溪之中，其實正孕育著豐富多元的動植物生態？
新盛橋下的流水依舊，而如今重返河道的翠鳥、小白鷺，以及岸邊繁衍的原生植物，正悄悄在鋼鐵森林裡，上演著一場熱鬧的都市生態復興。
今年夏天，旅巷自在輕旅 與 中興大學-綠旱雙脈‧興水同心–兩河流域守護實驗室正式跨界合作！
第一場生態講座，我們非常榮幸邀請到—中興大學水土保持學系 宋國彰副教授。
宋老師將用最生動、專業的視角，帶領我們認識綠川與旱溪的生態，聆聽那些被鋼筋水泥包覆、卻依舊生機蓬勃的河流故事。
無論你是熱愛大自然的台中在地人，還是剛好停留在這座城市的旅人，這一個小時，讓我們放下手機，一起認識這條與我們生活最相近的河流。
講師： 中興大學水保系-宋國彰副教授親自帶領，深入淺出解密綠川與旱溪生態。
時間： 2026 年 7 月 25 日（六）19:00 – 20:00
地點： Loosha Hostel 旅巷自在輕旅大廳
對象： 凡入住旅巷者都歡迎參加講座唷、也歡迎對講座有興趣的旅人一起來共襄盛舉
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歡迎來旅巷旅行並聽著最在地的生態故事
Life Traces of the Two-River Basin: The Ecology of the Luchuan River and Hanxi River
Do you still remember the wonderful lectures that Loosha jointly hosted last year with the Society of Wilderness and the WildOne Wildlife Conservation Association? Together, we turned our gaze toward the oceans and wildlife, leaving behind so many moments of inspiration and reflection.
Continuing this deep care for the land, this summer, we have decided to bring our focus back to the “Luchuan River,” the waterway closest to Loosha.
This time, we are immensely honored to invite the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)Twin Pulses of Green and Dry: United in Water Stewardship” – Two-River Basin Guardian Laboratory , who have been deeply rooted in the local community and actively protecting this area since 2022. Through the unique lens of this professional team, we hope to guide every traveler staying in this city to rediscover this river ecosystem that accompanies us in our daily lives and is closest to us all.
Visiting Taichung’s Old Town, travelers inevitably make a pilgrimage to Miyahara for ice cream, situated right alongside the Luchuan River. They gaze upon the historical traces of what was once Taichung’s most prosperous architecture, listen to elders recount stories of the stilt houses that carry the memory of passing years, or wander to the Shin-Sheng Bridge, which has stood since the Japanese colonial era, imagining the riverbank scenery once lauded as “Little Kyoto.”
However, beyond the familiar history, culture, and architectural aesthetics, have you ever noticed the rich and diverse flora and fauna being nurtured within this quietly flowing Luchuan River and the adjacent Hanxi River?
While the water still flows beneath Shin-Sheng Bridge as it did before, Kingfishers and Little Egrets are now returning to the watercourses, and native plants are thriving along the banks. A vibrant urban ecological revival is quietly unfolding within this steel forest.
This summer, Loosha Hostel and the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) Twin Pulses of Green and Dry: United in Water Stewardship” – Two-River Basin Guardian Laboratory have officially launched a cross-boundary collaboration!
For our first ecological lecture, we are deeply honored to invite Associate Professor Sung Kuo-chang from the Department of Soil and Water Conservation at NCHU. Using the most vivid and professional perspectives, Professor Sung will lead us to understand the ecology of the Luchuan River and Hanxi River, listening to the stories of these rivers that are covered by steel and concrete yet remain full of vitality.
Whether you are a Taichung local who loves nature or a traveler just staying in this city, for this one hour, let us put down our phones and together get to know these rivers that are closest to our lives.
Speaker: Personally led by Associate Professor Sung Kuo-chang of NCHU’s Department of Soil and Water Conservation, demystifying the ecology of the Luchuan River and Hanxi River in a way that is easy to understand.
Time: July 25, 2026 (Saturday) 19:00 – 20:00
Location: Lobby of Loosha Hostel
Audience: All guests staying at Loosha are welcome to attend; travelers interested in the lecture are also welcome to join in the festivities.
Registration: This event uses the Accupass system for registration. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis! 👉 [Sign up right now before it’s too late!]
Organizer: Loosha Hostel
Co-organizer: NCHU Twin Pulses of Green and Dry: United in Water Stewardship” – Two-River Basin Guardian Laboratory
