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:

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Book in-person visit

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

• "Jesmond's passion for insect life shone through. Children could hold insects to investigate further and he shared fascinating facts to stimulate children's interest in an age appropriate way. He delivered content clearly and shared many resources. The feedback today from other classes speaks volumes for this well planned visit." - Holy Cross NS, Dublin

• "Jesmond really enjoyed a wonderful rapport with the children. Feedback incredibly positive regarding the workshop." - Lacken NS, Wicklow

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• "A very well structured and interesting workshop. The facilitator had very good classroom management. He brought lots of resources and explained things very clearly to the children." - Harolds Cross NS, Dublin

• "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

• "Jesmond really enjoyed a wonderful rapport with the children. Feedback incredibly positive regarding the workshop." - Lacken NS, Wicklow