Give your pupils the chance to step outside the classroom and discover nature first-hand.
Nature Explorer for Schools is an 6-8-week outdoor learning programme that takes place in school gardens, local parks or nearby green spaces. Through play, exploration and creative activities, children build a real connection with nature in their local area while also developing a wide range of transferable skills including inquiry, experimentation, observation, communication and cooperation.
This programme is designed for primary school students only.
Children enjoy learning how all living things are connected and feel the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors with nature as a guide. Nature Explorer for Schools is inspired by the Forest School ethos and growing evidence that feeling part of nature increases the likelihood that people become caring global citizens and advocates for protecting the natural world. We believe that “if we want children to flourish, to be truly empowered, we must first allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it” (Sobel).
Each week, pupils:
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Explore local plants, insects, birds and animals
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Learn about life cycles and food webs
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Create nature-inspired art and stories
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Try hands-on activities like planting, scavenger hunts and team games
The Nature Explorer for Schools Project supports children to develop many key competencies, as outlined in the Revised Primary Curriculum Framework (2023):
Being Well; Being an active learner; Being an active citizen; Being Creative; Being a Communicator and Using Language; Being Mathematical;
and integrates several curricular areas, including English, Gaeilge, Geography, Science, Maths, SPHE, Art, Music, PE and Drama.
By the end of the programme, pupils gain:
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A deeper understanding of biodiversity and why it matters
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A sense of care and responsibility for their local environment
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Opportunities to collaborate, play, and connect with each other in meaningful ways
Fill in the form below to enquire about the Nature Explorer programme in your school.
