Jesmond Harding
- Subject(s):
- Science, History, Geography
- Curriculum Strands:
- Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science)
- Counties catered for:
- Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow
- Classes catered for:
- 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Jesmond offers a glimpse into the magical world of butterflies, moths and their environment. Learn through film, art, imagery, and direct experience of nature’s brightest jewels. Jesmond has a large collection of mounted butterflies, has captured all of Ireland’s butterflies on film and photograph, and photographed many of our moths, both familiar and rare. Learn about the weirdly wild ways butterflies communicate with each other, and why some social caterpillars eat their own kind. Why do butterflies pretend to be dead? Do butterflies bully? What do butterflies do during the winter? How long do butterflies and moths live? Do butterflies feed each other? Who are their enemies? Jesmond uses PowerPoint presentations alongside mounted and occasionally live butterflies. Good habitat on the school grounds can be searched for butterflies too.
For moth magic, beautiful butterflies and a fun day of learning get in touch!
Testimonials
"Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Jesmond's visit. The children were very engaged and interested in learning lots more from Jesmond about moths and butterflies. They would have loved to have more time with him as they found his talk fascinating." - Riverview ETNS, Dublin
Additional Information
- Provides in-person visits
- Provides practical/hands-on activities
- Provides field trips
Contact Details
- Phone (Work):
- 01-6106693
- Mobile:
- 089 4180324
- Email:
- jesmondmharding@gmail.com