1.專案價值
樹梅坑溪，一條曾經滋養淡水竹圍的溪流，是這片土地的母親之河。從大屯山腳下潺潺流過山野，進入社區，最後匯入淡水河，她曾是兒時戲水的樂園，是農田灌溉的生命線，更是承載無數回憶的地方。然而，隨著都市發展，溪流的樣貌被改變，河道被水泥封閉，生態被忽視，這條母親之河逐漸成為人們口中的「大水溝」。本專案的目標是透過社區參與與綠色生活地圖的方法，重新喚起居民對這條「母親之河」的關注，讓更多人認識樹梅坑溪的價值，並參與守護行動。這不僅是環境教育的一部分，更是社區凝聚力的展現。
我們希望透過雙腳踏查、雙手繪製、雙眼觀察，重新發掘樹梅坑溪的故事，讓她不再只是一條被遺忘的溪流，而是一個仍然擁有生命、值得被珍視的地方。
這不僅是一張地圖，更是一場喚醒的行動。
Project Value
Shumeikeng Creek, once a nurturing stream that sustained the Zhuwei area of Tamsui, is the mother river of this land. Flowing from the foothills of Datunshan, meandering through forests, entering the community, and finally merging into the Tamsui River, it was once a paradise for childhood play, a lifeline for farmland irrigation, and a keeper of countless shared memories.
However, with urban development, the creek’s landscape has changed. Its course was enclosed by concrete, its ecosystem neglected, and this mother river gradually became known as a mere “big drainage ditch”.
This project aims to reignite public awareness and appreciation for Shumeikeng Creek through community participation and the Green Map approach. By encouraging more people to recognize the value of this creek and take part in conservation efforts, this initiative becomes more than just an environmental education project—it is an expression of community unity.
We seek to walk its paths, draw its landscapes, and observe with our own eyes, rediscovering Shumeikeng Creek’s stories. We want to ensure that it is no longer just a forgotten stream but a living entity, a cherished part of our land.
This is more than a map—it is an awakening movement.
2. 專案成果
在這一個半月的時間裡，淡水社區大學綠色生活地圖工作坊的學員們穿梭在樹梅坑溪周邊，一步步踏查溪流的過去與現在。我們探訪了隱藏在城市角落的自然風景，聆聽當地居民的記憶，細細描繪溪流沿岸的故事。
我們用手繪景點卡記錄這片土地的細節，讓她的故事能夠被觸摸、被感受；我們將這些景點匯聚到Google My Maps，讓更多人能夠透過科技，重新認識這條溪流。
目前，這張「樹梅坑溪綠色生活地圖」已經正式公開，任何人都可以透過它，探索這條河流的秘密，除了可以透過文字及圖示了解景點特性與內容，更可以看到學員們親自手繪製的景點卡。這只是開始，我們期待更多人參與，讓這張地圖持續生長，成為連結人與溪流的橋樑。
現階段我們正以「樹梅坑溪綠色生活地圖」為基礎，展開「畫說溪望—樹梅坑溪田野藝術趴」計畫，以樹梅坑溪綠色生活地圖為主體，透過多媒材與不同主題創作，共同創作了大地編織地圖及植物敲拓地圖，還有許多因綠色生活地圖所產生的圖卡，並於2024年12月至2025年3月在淡水圖書館展出「畫說溪望-我的樹梅坑溪」展覽。期間得到許多廻響與關注，一張地圖可以的張力可以撼動人心，人與人、人與社區、人與環境之間的情感連繫都在這張地圖。
接下來我們將以這張地圖為基礎，再深入做地方的文史調查，加入地方小故事，集結成書，做為環境教育推廣活動的輔助教材，帶著這本書及綠色生活地圖到社區學校及社區團體進行推廣活動，這個計畫預計在於2025下半年至2026上半年執行。
Project outcomes
Over a month and a half, participants from the Tamsui Community college Green Map Workshop explored Shumeikeng Creek, tracing its past and present. We sought out hidden pockets of nature within the city, listened to the memories of longtime residents, and carefully documented the stories that unfolded along its banks.
Through this process, we created:
• Hand-drawn Landmark Cards, recording the details of this land so that its story can be touched and felt.
• A Google My Maps digital version, allowing more people to rediscover this creek through technology.
• A public, interactive Green Map, where anyone can explore the creek, learn about its sites through descriptions and icons, and view the hand-drawn landmark illustrations created by participants.
This is just the beginning. We look forward to more people joining this initiative, ensuring that the map continues to grow and serve as a bridge between people and the creek.
Currently, we are expanding upon the Shumeikeng Creek Green Map with the “My Stream– Shumeikeng Field Art Festival” project. This initiative takes the Green Map as its foundation and integrates various artistic media and themes, including a woven land map and botanical print maps, alongside many other creative works inspired by the mapping process. These will be exhibited in “My Stream – My Shumeikeng” at Tamsui Library from December 2024 to March 2025.
The exhibition has generated significant attention and engagement, proving how a single map can move hearts and create connections—between individuals, between people and communities, and between people and nature.
Moving forward, we plan to use this map as a foundation for in-depth local history and cultural research, incorporating personal stories and compiling them into a book. This book, alongside the Green Map, will serve as an educational tool for environmental awareness, brought to schools and community organizations through outreach programs. This project is scheduled for implementation between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026.
3. 因為這個綠活圖活動而發生了什麼變化？
居民開始關注溪流環境：透過地圖製作，許多參與者首次深入認識樹梅坑溪，並開始思考如何改善溪流的環境。它最大的改變在於：
（1） 促進社區對話與合作：地圖工作坊不僅是資訊整理的過程，也讓不同背景的居民聚在一起，共同關心在地環境。
（2） 讓溪流從「被忽視」轉變為「被看見」：原本許多居民已經習慣忽略這條溪流，再次被看見。
（3）為溪流做一件事：綠色生活地圖參與者，因為畫地圖而愛上了自然繪畫，目前大家組成一個「自然繪畫會」每月第二個星期三上午，相約一起相互學習共同成長，一起拿起畫筆畫，用繪畫來進一步關心這條溪。目前成員有14人，還在增加中。
我們相信當人們開始用不同的眼光看待溪流，她的未來，就有了更多的可能。
What changes have occurred as a result of this Green Map initiative?
Through this project, residents have begun paying attention to the creek’s environment. Many participants are now seeing and understanding Shumeikeng Creek for the first time, leading them to consider ways to improve and protect it.
The most significant transformations include:
1. Encouraging Community Dialogue and Collaboration – The Green Map workshop was not just about gathering information; it brought together residents from different backgrounds to collectively care for their local environment.
2. Bringing Visibility to an Overlooked Creek – Shumeikeng Creek was long ignored, but now it is being seen and appreciated once again.
3. Inspiring Action through Art – Many Green Map participants developed a love for nature sketching through this project. They have now formed a “Nature Sketching Club”, meeting every second Wednesday of the month to learn and grow together. By using art, they are deepening their relationship with the creek. The club currently has 14 members, and the number continues to grow.
We believe that when people see the creek from a new perspective, its future becomes filled with possibilities.
4. Green Map使用速寫有什麼影響？
手繪景點卡讓我們用最真誠的方式，記錄溪流的風景與記憶。它適合所有願意用心感受環境的人，那是一種對地方濃濃情感的表現。
技巧的運用了Google My Maps則打破了距離的限制，讓這張地圖成為一扇開放的窗，即使是遠方的朋友，也能夠透過它，探索樹梅坑溪的風貌。
What impact did using different tools have? Did they help reach different audiences? Have participants gained new perspectives on nature?
• Hand-drawn Landmark Cards allowed us to document the beauty and memory of the creek in the most heartfelt way. These illustrations express deep emotional connections to the place and are accessible to anyone who wishes to appreciate their environment with care.
• Google My Maps broke geographical barriers, turning this map into an open window for exploration. Even people from distant locations can now experience and learn about the beauty of Shumeikeng Creek through this digital tool.
By combining traditional and digital tools, we have ensured that this project reaches and resonates with diverse audiences.