Glenveagh National Park’s
Nature and Outdoor Learning Centre
Programme For Schools Now Fully Booked Until June
Please send in a form requesting a visit for September onwards and we'll get you booked in as soon as possible.
We still have spaces available for Pre-schools and youth groups for the summer holidays.
Click Here to download the Booking form
and post it or e-mail it back to:
Glenveagh Education Team, Glenveagh National Park, Churchill, Co. Donegal.
glenveagh-education@environ.ie
IF YOU HAVE A YOUTH OR CHILDRENS GROUP CONTACT US AT 00-353-74-91-37698 FOR A GUIDED TOUR OF THE TRACKS OF GLENVEAGH OR FOR NATURE ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS.
Our Nature and Outdoor Learning Centre is here to inspire an interest in and develop children’s appreciation for the natural world. The programme has been designed with National Schools in mind, covering many aspects of the Primary Science Curriculum, however the service is open to all groups of children and young people from 2-16 yrs. Our aim is to make learning fun and if there is a particular topic in which your group has interest, this can also be incorporated into the days activities.
The Nature and Outdoor Learning Centre is an accredited Discovery Primary Science Centre and offers 6 themed days to choose from, linked to the curriculum:
1. Nature Explorer – a general look at the wildlife all around us
2. Woodland Wonders – discovering the wonders of native Irish woodlands
3. Minibeast Discovery – a look into the mysterious world of insects, bugs and grubs
4. Wildflower Finding – finding and examining the beauty of native Irish wildflowers
5. Bogland Studies – discover this wonderful habitat and the plants and animals that call it home
6. Seashore Learning – exploring rock pools and marine life, a great chance to learn about the under water world. (This day is delivered on an outreach basis at a beach near to your school or groups meeting point)
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We can also offer more informal Activity Fun Days which can include adventure walks, treasure hunts, specialist art and craft sessions and workshops tailored to your groups age, interest and needs. Days currently on offer are:
- Teddy Bears Picnic – fun, songs, games, arts and crafts for the little ones with a nature theme
- Treasure Hunts – can be designed to suit different ages and different times of the year i.e. Easter, St Patrick’s Day, Autumn etc. We provide a trail, clues and prizes with fun along the way
- Adventure Walks – A chance to learn the skills to explore in the wilderness more fully. Basic compass skills, map reading and the ethos of ‘leaving no trace’ are all covered.
- Specialist Art and Craft Sessions – Tailored to your group, we can offer full access to materials, resources and several activities based on a nature theme of your choice
- Bird Watching – a day spent up in the Glen viewing the birds of the park with a good change of spotting the Golden Eagle. We’ll provide guide books, binoculars and an expert guide, along with lunch and stories around the fire in the Old Stalkers Hut.
Activity days are available for all age groups and distances for walking can be tailored to suit age and abilities. We’d also love to hear if you have an idea for a themed day out and we’ll certainly see what we can do for you!
We promote active learning and believe firmly that all the senses should be provoked in order to achieve more effective learning of key environmental issues. Therefore all our sessions take a very hands on, practical approach, where we hope to make learning about Nature and the environment exciting, fun and relevant.
Outreach
We can also offer all our activities on an outreach basis, where our Outdoor Team can visit your school, youth group or children’s meeting place and bring as much of your chosen programme to you as we can. Please call us or e-mail for full information.
Notes
All Activities are free of charge
Groups must be accompanied by a least one adult to every ten students.
Maximum group number is 30 students
Children need to bring full rain gear, suitable footwear and be prepared for midges!
Visit will normally last a full school day including travel to and from Glenveagh.
Please bring a pack lunch, exploring nature can be hungry work!
We would appreciate prompt arrival, we want the groups to get as much out of the day as possible.
Bookings
Bookings must be made by filling in a booking form. Please return these to the address provided. We shall then follow up with a phone call to arrange details.
Call Clare Bromley, the programme Co-ordinator on 087 2164735 if you wish to discuss any special needs/requests you have.
Contact:
Nature and Outdoor Learning Centre, Glenveagh National Park, Churchill, Co. Donegal
Phone: 074 91 37698
Mobile: 0872864341
Email: glenveagh-education@environ.ie
Web: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
The Nature & Outdoor Team co-ordinate and lead guided walks, work in partnership with the Rangers in planning Hill Walks, host talks and lectures on Nature and Wildlife topics and plan special environmental awareness days aimed at all ages. We are also compiling a Resource Library and can loan out binoculars, maps and compasses.
A Female Chaffinch causing a stir!!
