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BioBlitz at Turlough Park

Join the Natural History team to take part in our Turlough Park BioBlitz. Race against the clock to find a snapshot of the variety of life found in our grounds. Find and identify as many species of plants, animals and fungi as possible using guided tools to help identify the different species.
 


Activity at a Glance

Level: Junior Cycle/TY 
Group Size: Classroom Size
Location: Grounds + Courtyard Education Space 
Set-up: 
Duration: 90min 
20 min: Presentation, ground rules for workshop, split group into 3 teams
40 min: Explore habitat and take samples
30 min: Identify samples, collate, results and learnings
Availability: 28th September 2023
Times: 10am to 11.30am or 12 noon to 1.30pm
Booking: Booking required


Bookings and Information:

To book the workshop contact the Bookings and Information Office at educationtph@museum.ie


Curriculum Links: 

Biology 
Geography 
History 


Learning Outcomes: 

  • Discuss the topics of Biodiversity and Sustainability 


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Turlough Park,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo,
F23 HY31

+353 94 903 1755