Marina Levitina
- Subject(s):
- Science, History, Geography
- Curriculum Strands:
- Story (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Human environments (Geography), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Energy and forces (Science)
- Counties catered for:
- Clare, Galway, Limerick
- Classes catered for:
- All Classes
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Marina Levitina, PhD, AM, MA, MFSPM, is a Heritage in Schools specialist and a certified Forest School leader. She is a herbalist, nature educator and film-maker. She has been facilitating workshops in Biodiversity through the Arts for primary school children for several years. Her academic background includes a doctorate in film history, she lectured at Trinity College Dublin for many years before making a decision to fully dedicate herself to nature education and protection of biodiversity. She is the founder of Lough Grainey Nature Sanctuary in county Clare. Marina is passionate about helping children to reconnect with nature and she loves sharing the magic of wildflowers and trees with children through the arts and forest school sessions. Marina offers in-person and virtual visits.
Virtual school visits
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In-person school visits
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Testimonials
"Fantastic experience, students learned so much from Marina and really enjoyed the activities." - Flagmount Central NS, Clare
"Lovely day for pupils and staff-a pleasure to work with." - Kiltiernan NS, Galway
"The children loved to chat about the plants that they see in their home and school environments. We all enjoyed and learned from Marina's knowledge, passion and good nature. How she related to plants was impactful for us all." - St Brigid's NS
"My class really enjoyed the interactive virtual session with Marina. She had them all really enjoyed and I would highly recommend booking it." - Killian NS
"Marina was very nice, well prepared, enthusiastic about her topic and fun - engaging for our pupils to mix with" - Moneenroe NS
"Marina's love of nature and the artistic element really engaged the children." - Templeorum NS
"An excellent interactive event which promotes student engagement and questioning and answering. The closest thing to being in the wood, without actually being in the wood" - St Michael's NS
"A wonderful, child friendly, engaging session for children of all ages." - Ballymore NS
"Marina was very enthusiastic about her subject and drew us all in with her knowledge and passion. Her workshop was well planned out and the children were engaged at all times. They were encouraged to ask questions throughout the workshop and felt a great sense of pride when they showed their drawings to Marina. We were all really taken with the idea of plants making music and it has really highlighted to us that all plants are alive and that we need to show them respect. It really was a great experience for the children and teacher alike!" - St Joseph's NS
"In a recent Live Zoom with Marina, the students were brought on a virtual tour of the local woods, while Marina discussed all things plants, trees and animals with them. It was a most interesting and educational experience for all." - Anon.
"We really enjoyed our visit we looked at the red clover and learnt so much. Marina is always so cheerful and seems to love what she does and that enthusiasm spills over in to the children" - St Joseph's ns, Rathdonnell, Donegal
"Marina was brilliant on the zoom. She was easy to contact and very friendly. The children and I really enjoyed her session." - St. Feichin's NS, Galway
"Marina was fabulous to deal with. She made the whole process so easy and the lesson was perfectly pitched for my class." - Annagh Hill NS, Galway
"Marina adapted her lesson to really suit what we wanted to learn more about. It was very engaging and the children were really exposed to the magic of nature.." - Murrintown NS, Wexford
"The children & I really enjoyed this session with Marina." - Spa National School, Kerry
"Marina shares her passion for nature in an infectious and warm manner. The class loved her." - Raheen Wodd Community NS, Clare
"Marina presented three workshops over 2 days to our Junior Infant Classes. They were hugely informative, interesting and engaging for the children and teachers. Marina captured our imaginations and helped to foster a love of all nature. The topic was particularly relevant to our Green Schools theme of Biodiversity. Thank you to all involved. We would love to be able to access these workshops in the future." - St. Laurence's NS, Kildare
"My class really enjoyed it and we learned so many new things about plants, trees and wildlife. They enjoyed the stories behind the name of the plants eg Meadow Sweet, Cuchulainn." - Merlin Woods NS, Galway
"Marina had a lovely way with the children. The children loved how they all got a chance to speak to her and ask questions. The virtual visit was very relaxing and engaging. Her voice is really calming. The class were coming in telling me about different trees and plants on the school grounds after break time. Marina really caught their interest. The device for hearing the plants sing was a topic of conversation for the rest of the day." - Kilcoona NS, Galway
"We really enjoyed the virtual visit and Marina was super." - St Augustines NS, Galway
"Marina was very knowledgeable and related well with the children. They all enjoyed the virtual visit and learned about plants in the local area. An appreciation of caring for our plants has been nurtured in the children also." - Killimor NS, Galway
"This was a fantastic experience for the children. It was something different and really connected well with what we had been working on in the classroom prior to the visit. Marina was so friendly and she really engaged well with the children. It was informative and interesting and I would highly recommend." - Ardrahan NS, Galway
"We really enjoyed our visit we looked at the red clover and learnt so much. Marina is always so cheerful and seems to love what she does and that enthusiasm spills over in to the children." - St Joseph's NS, Donegal
"Very rich learning experience, sparked thought and questions, enjoyed by all!" - Scoil Iosef Naofa, Clare
"Marina is such a wonderful speaker and really had the children engaged" - Dromindoora NS, Clare
"Students loved Marina's virtual visit. They enjoyed listening to the story and facts of the Hazel Tree. They also enjoyed the drawing aspect of the lesson. Marina is very good with the students. She even takes time to acknowledge their drawing individually, which students really like." - Flagmount Central NS, Clare
"Marina was wonderful to have visit our class (virtually)." - Spa NS., Kerry
"Very informative lessons. Children were engaged at all times. Great follow up at each session leading into the next lesson." - Kilcar NS, Donegal
"Marina had a passion for her subject which really came across during the zoom visit. Her enthusiasm and her knowledge of the subject really inspired both myself and the children." - Tineteriffe NS, Limerick
Additional Information
- Provides in-person visits
- Provides virtual visits
- Caters for special needs
- Provides practical/hands-on activities
- Provides field trips
Contact Details
- Mobile:
- 087 2601017
- Email:
- levitiml@tcd.ie
- Website:
- www.wildplantscansing.ie/