Seed Savers for Schools

Mission statement

Our aim is to teach and inspire children about all aspects of biodiversity, to give them the practical life skills to grow their own food and to empower them to feel that they can be part of the solution rather than part of the environmental problem and to instill in them a lifelong love and respect for nature.

Skills they will learn through taking part in any of our programmes can include

Growing food
Composting and Soil
Tree planting
Habitats
Seed saving
Seed sowing
Seasons
Food chains and food webs
Native tree identification
Native flora and fauna identification
Organic gardening

"The children really enjoyed the day. When asked what their favourite part was they couldn't decide between the plant hunt, the mini-beast hunt or sowing the seeds. Overall a great day."

Ballina N.S., Co. Tipperary

"Very well organised, very child friendly, simple but educational activities, time was spot on."

St. Mary's B.N.S.

"Áine and Veronica were excellent múinteoirí on the day. The worksheets were an excellent way of getting the children involved. The apple tasting in the orchard was a huge success, so was Betsy. All our seeds are planted, keep up the good work."

Monaleen N.S.

Contact

For more details and booking please contact:

Áine Ní Fhlatharta (Education Coordinator)
Irish Seed Savers Association
Capparoe
Scarriff
Co. Clare
Ph 061 921866 or 061 921856
info@irishseedsavers.ie