Seed Savers for Schools

Post Primary Programme

Leaving Cert Biology Field Trips - Sept/Oct/Mar/April/May

The study of hedgerow and grassland habitats.

Our workshop takes you step by step through the study of an ecosystem and its habitats. Our course fulfils the Ecology Leaving Cert curriculum requirements. Students will have the opportunity to practice a variety of field techniques and key concepts of ecology are studied in depth. Fieldtrips are partly classroom based with all practical work taking place in our gardens and woodlands.
Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Cost: €20
Minimum number of students: 15
Maximum number of students: 35

Transition year ecology workshops/all years - Autumn to Summer

We offer a general three hour workshop for all years or key subjects can be chosen in advance from the following list of themes

Composting and soil
Native trees identification and seed sowing
Vegetable and flower seed sowing
The cycle of a seed
Organic gardening
Seed Saving
Propagation of plants
Food miles and local food
Biodiversity and native habitats

Pricing/Details

Ecology field trips €20
Transition year €8
Workshops last approximately three hrs
We can cater for up to 35 students
Activities are held mainly outdoors with indoor options in wet weather
Packed lunches wellingtons boots and rain jackets are essential

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