Brian Foran

Subject(s):

Science, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Human environments (Geography), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Materials (Science), Energy and forces (Science)

Counties catered for:

Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow

Classes catered for:

All Classes

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We all depend on biodiversity and healthy ecosystems to provide us with food, drinking water and oxygen. I offer hands-on workshops to demonstrate what biodiversity is and to become aware of it in our surroundings.

My workshops identify the variety of plants growing locally and explain why life on earth depends on a variety of life.

My workshops also cater for creating mini habitats and ecosystems to support biodiversity. Examples include the creation of log piles, native hedgerows, community gardens, school gardens and native woodlands.

Testimonials

• "Brian was very easy to communicate with to plan the visit. He was very organised and arranged all the materials needed. He had the day well planned out, bringing an educational and fun learning experience to the children." - Sacred Heart NS, Wexford

• "Interactive discussion on what biodiversity is with student led examples. Further discussions on biodiversity and the importance of ecosystem services. Native tree discussion including identification of native trees from live branches and pressed leaves. Tree walks to view native trees including measuring them and examination of their bark, catkins, buds and last season’s alder cones with seeds and last season’s oak leaves etc." - Gorey Educate Together NS, Wexford

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• "Brian is a fantastic facilitator, works very well with pupils and staff." - Sacred Heart NS, Wexford