INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR WILD WORK
During our Introduction to Junior Wild Work programme, you will explore biodiversity in the Irish landscape. Our trainers will bring
you into nature to experience wild spaces first-hand. Here you can learn through seeing, touching, and interacting with the natural
world. With our approach, your outdoor learning will be supported by online interactive learning and virtual reality experiences, to
ensure a fun and fulfilling programme.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Everyone!!
And that means you!!
Everyone will love Wild Work. You need no prior experience in ecology, conservation, or biodiversity. All you need is to want to learn in nature and from nature.
This specific Wild Work programme is aimed at children.
COURSE DETAILS
| Topic | Activity |
|---|---|
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History of Biodiversity in the Irish Landscape |
Explore how the Irish Landscape has developed since the last Ice Age, human influences, and the loss of wild spaces. |
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Wild Work Philosophy and Ethos |
Learn how Wild Work started and how we approach nature from a positive point of view to help people, help nature, help people. |
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Biodiversity for Well-being |
Discover the benefits of green spaces for mental health and how to deal with the anxiety associated with the state of biodiversity and the global climate change. |
|
Habitats |
We will learn about our native woodlands, rivers & streams, and grasslands. What makes a healthy, biodiverse habitat? Small actions can make a big difference. |
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Citizen Science Monitoring |
We will investigate how citizen science furthers our understanding of Ireland’s biodiversity, helps conservation efforts, and supports our well-being. |
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Reflection and Moving Forward with |
A reflective look on how we can use the Wild Work Framework to support biodiversity action as individuals or groups in the future. |
All you have to do now is register your interest to participate.
TRY THE TOOLKIT
Location
- South Cork
Contact
- Knockgriffin, Midleton, Co. Cork
- 021 4613432
- [email protected]