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Paddy covers local built and natural heritage. School gardening is his speciality.

Explore the wet and wild peatlands of Ireland from peatland formation, flora and fauna to archaeology.

Explore the wet and wild peatlands of Ireland from peatland formation, flora and fauna to archaeology. Visits can be hosted within the classroom or outdoors on a local peatland reserve.

Carmel is an artist, natural researcher and author of two natural history books on flora and marine biodiversity. She provides outdoor exploring visits to the local seashore, marine presentations and associated hands on learning activities.

During school visits children are introduced to the people and objects of the past through a visual presentation, a handling box of replica artefacts, simulated sandbox excavations and lively discussion.

Ruth is a storyteller and author with a particular interest in folklore, traditional crafts and healing plants. Her visits include talks, storytelling sessions, hands-on craft activities using natural materials.

Creative environmental education – Jessica connects children to nature and our environmental impacts through hands on experiences in outdoor spaces, school gardens and workshops in the classroom.

William aims to bring attention to the story of Ireland’s rich food heritage which has largely been undocumented. William believes in the importance of our connection to food heritage and culture and to explore the role that food must play in our own health and the health of our planet.

During a virtual visit David and Sinead explain the concept of pollination and how this leads to the formation of seeds and fruits.

David's classroom activities include engaging sessions on the tides, identifying marine organisms and talks about living marine animals which David brings into the classroom!

Ian brings practical, environmental and heritage education into schools through organic and wildlife gardening.

Barry is a history and storytelling specialist who will explore local stories of pirates, giants, adventures and battles engaging and involving the children dramatically.

Michael brings hands-on history shows to your school, providing experiential learning for children and making history fun and easy to learn.

Outdoor learning, willow structure building, habitats to encourage pollinators into the school garden, planting with the seasons, weaving with willow and other natural sustainable materials to make individual 2D and group 3D projects,

Sarah offers workshops in medieval history, Ireland’s myths and legends, mindfulness, storytelling and local history, all tailored to fit your pupils needs. Sarah provides outdoor field trips to historical sites near your school which include personalised worksheets, arts and crafts.

Niamh Ní Dhúill offers a range of workshops based around creating Natural Wild Gardens. I offer guided nature walks to discover and connect with the nature and local history in and around your school grounds. This includes learning about and connecting with some of our most common plants and habitats.

The story of pollinators, seeds and food: Children will be introduced to common wild pollinator species, why native wild flowers are important for their survival and why and how do plants produce seed and food.

All aspects of biodiversity and nature connection; gardening with nature, growing heritage food and saving seed; Pollinators and native wild plant species in the school grounds, how to attract, identify and protect.

Exploring your local Irish biodiversity throughout the seasons with your class and taking steps to care for it at school in a fun, active way.

Albert's virtual workshop will introduce students to the hidden lives of Ireland's bats and explore some of the myths and legends that shroud bats.

Albert has been engaging with staff and students around biodiversity for over 20 years. He is a qualified youth and community worker, organic/wildlife garden and bushcraft tutor. He combines all these skills to give schools a fun, creative and educational experience around discovering the natural world, in and around their school.

Weaving history, archaeology, science, nature and technology, Séamus and the pupils design an outdoor educational trail particular to the locality, incorporating many strands of the history, geography and science curricula.

Seosamh is a storyteller and tells tales for all ages through Irish and English. His stories include Irish folktales, stories in rhyme and song and stories from picture books for the younger classes.

Darach works in environmental, outdoor and nature education - as a teacher of wild food foraging courses (specialising in seaweed), a leader of nature walks, a Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics trainer and a facilitator of wildcraft and Forest Schools programmes

Deirdre's programmes offer a choice of many different options from architectural and rural landscapes, flora & fauna, local history, local resources and traditional crafts. She is trained in genealogy, local history and folk tradition and lore, and has a programme which will allow children to explore the past pupils of their school and recreate their own record for future generations of their school.

Discover the Ancient Music and Instruments of Ireland. From the first settlers in Ireland to the arrival of St. Patrick and Christianity. Simon brings an impressive array of musical instruments to the school. He plays tunes on each one as he brings the children on a journey through the ages.

Niamh's visits involve releasing children into nature to discover the wonder around them - to explore the biodiversity and habitats around the school grounds and local area. With Niamh children will explore the biodiversity under stones, the birds in the air and everything in between.

Lucy passionately shares about her breadth of experience living wild; from caves to forests, tracking animals to eating wild foods, tanning animal skins and making fire with sticks. Lucy breaths new life into ancient ways of being and aims to kindle a deep love for the natural world in the hearts of young people.