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Come and explore the incredible marine biodiversity, maritime culture and heritage of Ireland’s waters with The Sea Collective! David and Cat are marine biologists and divers who use their enthusiasm and knowledge of all things ocean to bring the ocean to land and to life in the classroom and on shore visits!

Johnny teaches woodworking skills, studying trees, wood and their uses. He offers visits around textiles and spinning where children study and work with various fibers and materials . The pupils will learn to spin a thread and weave on a board loom.

Siobhán's 'Creative by Nature' workshops and field trips encourage a sense of wonder about the natural world; the web of life and our ancestors' traditional use of natural materials. Her workshops inspire curiosity and build a connection to natural environments through nature-based games and forest school activities.

Helena, a specialist in Irish culture, brings history to life through engaging talks, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. She invites students to step into the past by exploring traditional crafts, skills, and stories, helping them discover what everyday life was like for earlier generations.

Barbara facilitates nature based activities such as nature awareness games, nature crafts, bug hunts, schoolyard species identification workshops, scavenger hunts, and learning about historical use of natural materials - and many other Forest School inspired activities.

During Dave’s school visit, Irish archaeology is animated for the children as they experience an engaging demonstration on domestic and military life during a given historical period as chosen by the school. Approximately 100 artefacts are displayed in the classroom turning the school into a veritable museum for the day!

Kay is a qualified horticulturalist with a passion for organic food growing, wildlife gardening and environmental education. Her visits include practical, hands-on activities in the school garden.

Chris is a registered teacher with a specialization in educational drama and has designed and delivered a range of local history, intergenerational and environmental projects.

Liz is a nature specialist who has been working in biodiversity education for many years. Her biodiversity sessions and native Irish tree sessions are the result of a lifelong passion and are an awe-inspiring way for children to learn and connect with nature.

A lifelong interest in our native trees, wild flowers, birds, minibeasts, and other animals and their habitats has led Catherine to experience the pleasure and wonder of the natural world and to consider these questions: What is biodiversity? Why is it important? Have we got it? How can we improve it around our school and locality?

Rachel specialises in delivering traditional/sean nós singing/storytelling, culture & heritage workshops for all ages in a creative way.

Shazia offers fun and interactive workshops exploring biodiversity – what it is, why it is important and how to protect it. Whether investigating the marine environment or life on your doorstep in woods and gardens, Shazia will bring nature to the classroom or even better get the children outdoors exploring their local biodiversity.

Johanna specialises in nature connection activities through Forest School, Forest Bathing, foraging and nature journaling. Children enjoy a hands on experience of nature based activities, encouraging wonder and learning. Tailor made nature based workshops can be held on the school grounds or indoors, or at a nearby natural setting.

Kerry is a passionate forest school leader and nature therapy guide. She enjoys reconnecting children to the natural world through games, crafts and stories.

Ross has extensive experience running forest school and bushcraft sessions for primary school children. He delivers biodiversity lessons, Green-Schools initiatives, 'Get Active Week' activities, introducing children to foraging and woodland conservation and native tree planting. Ross brings natural history, nature connection, hands on play and exploration through forest school, foraging walks and natural crafts.

Karen offers a variety of creative, cross-curricular workshops, which use art to stimulate and engage children in learning about their natural environment and locality.

Explore the natural world on your doorstep. Previously an engineer, Mary now shares her love for the outdoors by working in outdoor education. She believes in the value of outdoor learning for children, building their connection to nature and developing a sense of place in their locality.