Nature and Outdoor Learning Centre

 

New Programmes for 2012!

 

Greenwave – Visit us from February through to May and help us observe and record the arrival of Spring in the park as part of this exciting Europe wide

project.

Mammal Day – Come along and learn more about the tracks and signs of mammals in Ireland and in particular how you can get involved in recording what mammals you see. We cannot promise you’ll get to see the creatures for real, but we can have great fun learning about what mammals live in Glenveagh and what you can do to protect these amazing creatures. Children will leave with a booklet, where they’ve recorded the information they’ve learned during their visit.

 

For Infants – New specially designed activity day focused on sorting, matching, describing and identifying trees/leaves . This day uses a variety of tools and resources to support the very young in learning the names and shapes of the natural wonders they’ll find for themselves on their walk. In the afternoon each child will create a collage picture of their favourite leaf of flower to take home.

Discover Primary Science and Maths – Contact us if you are working towards your DPSM award and would like a nature activity day tailored to include a Maths element. Available for all ages.

 

Green Schools Committee Event

Wednesday 17th October 3-5pm

A special free event and workshops for the schools around the

county doing their Biodiversity Green Flag. Contact us in June for

details. Call Clare Bromley on 07491 37090 xt 3605 if you would like

to discuss a visit to your school.

 

 

 

FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUP BOOKINGS:

We have a new booking form for all groups. To book, ring the Nature Centre to confirm a suitable date, then download the booking form below and email it back to us at: glenveagh-education@ahg.gov.ie or post it back to us at Gleveagh National Park Education Centre, Churchill, Donegal. We will call you one week before your visit to confirm all details.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROCHURE (3.98MB)

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE IRISH VERSION HERE (54.7MB)

DOWNLOAD 2012 BOOKING FORM HERE

DOWNLOAD 2012 ADDITIONAL NEEDS BOOKING FORM HERE

DOWNLOAD TEACHER PREPERATION PACK HERE(3.18MB)

 

Important Information:

All bookings are free of charge.

Maximum group size is 30 children. This may be reduced should staffing require.

Groups must be accompanied by 1 adult to every 10 children.

Children must bring suitable shoes, rain gear and be prepared for midges in the summer months!

A packed lunch is essential – exploring nature can be hungry work!

We would appreciate prompt arrival – we want all groups to get the most from their day.

 

We ask group leaders to ensure that their group are aware of appropriate behaviour, safety issues and the need for respect when visiting a National Park.

Your thoughts and suggestions are most welcome. We ask all groups to complete a comment card after their visit and share any ways we can improve the service we offer.

Schools booking lunch with the Restaurant in April – June as part of their visit should be aware that their session will last from 10am – 12.30pm only.

 

 

Our Mission...

We hope to inspire an interest in nature and develop children and young people’s appreciation for the natural world, encouraging them to respect and protect biodiversity. We promote active learning and believe that all a child’s senses should be stimulated in order to help them learn effectively about the outdoors. The programme takes a very hands on, practical approach, where we hope to make learning about nature and the environment exciting, fun and relevant. Our sessions are informal, child lead where possible and use a variety of creative activities to engage and inspire every individual at their own level. Please download our brochure to see the full range of activities we deliver. If you have any query's please do not hesitate to contact us at the above email or ring us at 074 913 7698.

 

 

Who we work with:

  • Pre-school groups
  • National Schools
  • Cubs/Scouts/Guides Groups
  • Special Needs Groups
  • Summer Scheme Groups & Camps.
  • Youth Clubs and Other community Groups
  • Adult Community Groups & Associations
  • General Visitors and Fammillies in the Park

We can also offer training to teachers, parents and leaders on how to communicate and share nature and the environment with children.

To see a full programme list click here (52.5KB)

 

The Nature & Outdoor Team co-ordinate and lead guided walks, host talks and training for teachers and parents on Nature and Wildlife topics and plan special environmental awareness days aimed at all ages.

 

 

Design your own National Park Art Competition 2012

You have an unlimited budget. Show us how you would like your park to look! You can Draw, Paint, Build, Write, Stick, Record, Film - whatever it takes to show us what you are thinking.

Competition open to all youth groups, families and schools.

You have to consider:

You will get marks based on what you have included in the park.

Competition closes 30th April 2012. Entries will be displayed in the Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre.

Prize giving May 2012. Send entries to usual bookings address.

 


 

Useful Links for exploring Nature:

Notice Nature Website

Biodiversity Data Centre Website

National Parks and Wildlife Website

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO BOOK A WALK OR EVENT WITH THE GLENVEAGH NATURE TEAM PLEASE CALL 074 91 37 090 EXT. 3609 OR EMAIL GLENVEAGHBOOKINGS@AHG.GOV.IE

 

 

 

 

 

 


National Parks & Wildlife Service, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2. Phone: +353 1 8882000 Fax: +353 1 8883272