They Walked These Hills Before Us: Ice Age Wildlife

Ice age skull from Natural History Museum

Join Michael Chambers from Wild Nephin National Park for a look back at the wildlife that walked through the valleys of the Wild Nephin National Park and how the landscape has changed since the end of the last Ice Age.
Find out about Ireland's Natural History and more about our brown bear on display.

Michael Chambers is Supervisor Guide at the Wild Nephin National Park. As part of his role, Michael delivers ecology education programs and guided walks in the National Park.

This talk and workshop is in conjunction with The Murmur of Bees exhibition and our brown bear display.

Activity at a Glance

Level: All Ages
Group Size: Classroom size
Location: Onsite session
Duration: 60 minutes, three parts
10 min: Introduction to Murmur of Bees / Bear Exhibition
40 min: Talk on Ice Age Wildlife that walked before us
10min: Q & A on Ice Age in Ireland

Availability:
Thursday 26th February

Times: 10am - 11.00am or 11.30am- 12.30pm

Booking: Booking required

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Alternatively, you can email the Bookings Office at BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or telephone
(094) 90 31751

Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the topics of Ice Age in Ireland
Learn about Ice Age Mammals
Observation of Brown Bear on Display
Understand timeline of Ice Age in Ireland
Event also highlights material culture and its importance in our understanding of the past

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