We have two workshops to choose from – “Nature Adventures” (infants to 6th class) and “Nature’s Power” for older children (3rd – 6th class).
Primary
Nature Adventures
(Infants to 6th Class)
Bring the seasons to life with school workshops all year round for every age group at Brigit’s Garden. Workshops follow the seasons to include Spring, Summer and Autumn workshops. All programmes involve highly engaging and interactive discovery-based learning related to SESE curriculum. You may avail of this workshop through Irish. Tá an clár seo le fáil trí Gaeilge freisin.
Spring Adventures
• Seed sowing and plant lifecycles in the polytunnel
• Saint Brigit stories and traditions in the Celtic Gardens
• Signs of spring activities in the woodland.
Summer Adventures
• Pond-dipping and mini-beast investigations at the lochán
• Habitat activities and explorations in the woodlands
• Sensory games and musical parade in the Celtic Gardens.
Autumn Adventures
• Autumn scavenger in the woodland
• Making nature arts and crafts
• Samhain parade in the Celtic Gardens.
3hr workshop: €11.00 per student
For more information or to book a workshop at Brigit’s Garden please contact Brigit’s Garden Environmental Education Officer at education@brigitsgarden.ie or call on 091 550 905.
Nature's Power: Energy in Action
3rd to 6th Class
- Investigate solar, hydro and wind technologies on site.
- Experiment and generate your own energy!
- Explore energy concepts: Food chains, insulation and conduction
- Care for the Environment: Reduce your energy use!
3hr workshop: €11.00 per student
Programmes are all-weather, with a range of indoor facilities and covered areas for wet weather. However, participants are advised to dress appropriately for the changeable Irish weather.
For more information or to book a workshop at Brigit’s Garden please contact Brigit’s Garden Environmental Education Officer at education@brigitsgarden.ie or call on 091 550 905.