numbers and predators
Birdsong
Children are very quick to learn birdsong. This increses their knowledge and enjoyment of oudoors
I use birdsong cds ,cuddly toys and take children outside to listen and birdwatch. We also play games to explore the question why birds sing.
Food Pyramids
Why do sparrowhawks have only one or two young ? Which lays more eggs bluetits or moths?
I introduce children to birds of prey with stuffed animals and get childrento make food pyramids
creativity using natural materials
the fairy thorn fertile ground for young imagination
Fairies and flies
What lives at the bottom of the garden?
This unique tours is to encourage children to feel and talk about the moments of magic and wonderment that comes with being out in nature. We simply explore poetry,sounds, pictures and folklore
“when the gnats dance at evening
Scribbling on the air sparring sparely”
For an insight into the magic click here
For a supervised educational tour contact Heather
Ph: 087 6699681 Email: heatherbothwell@eircom.net
Lovely day for ducks
Cavan with its beautiful expansive lake land is the perfect location to discover the migratory flocks of ducks.
For a supervised educational tour contact Heather
Ph: 087 6699681 Email: heatherbothwell@eircom.net
the jewelled lace waiting for the fly
Jeweled Lace
Autumn mornings and spiders webs illuminated by the sun and water droplets looking like jeweled lace.
On this tour we will also indulge in some jeweled lace cookie treats !!
For a supervised educational tour contact Heather
Ph: 087 6699681 Email: heatherbothwell@eircom.net
Bears and Bear Hunts
“We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one, we’re not scared!”
Children the world over have heard this now let them enjoy the real thing !
But we’ll hunt for teddies, this tour is brought to you in connection with Bear Essentials.
The tour will include craft making as well as a bear hunt exploring Cavan natural habitat and hunting.
For a supervised educational tour contact Heather
Ph: 087 6699681 Email: heatherbothwell@eircom.net
Wolves in the Wood in Ireland
Did you know there was once wolves in Ireland ? and not so long ago..
The last wolf in Ireland was shot in Co. Leitrim !
This tour explores the wonder and facination of the wolf and its Irish heritage… This tour is brought to you in conjunction with Bear Essentials
For a supervised educational tour contact Heather
Ph: 087 6699681 Email: heatherbothwell@eircom.net
wolves are frightening and fascinating
Creepy Crawlies in Halloween
Known for centuries as the celebration of the end of the harvest. The time of year the berries are abundant and the
creepy crawlies are busy preparing the ground for the next seasons sowing.
For a supervised educational tour contact Heather
Ph: 087 6699681 Email: heatherbothwell@eircom.net
Pond Dipping
Why go Pond dipping?
Well firstly for the fun of it. Hidden under those seemingly simple little areas of water exists a world teeming with life, with a myriad of little creatures whizzing about. 
The other thing about water is that it links so many thing together. It is so essential to our lives and we tend to undervalue it ,until we find our water supply is contaminated ,or in short supply or we are flooded with too much of it .
Here in Cavan our geography is so dominated by the drumlin hills and lakes that water ecology is a key part of understanding the area. I provide the equipment
