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Trace metals in the environment: why they matter

Have you ever thought about trace metals and how they enter our environment? Why not read our blog today to find out!

Posted byGhanshyam VermaJuly 27, 2020July 27, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Environment, MetalsLeave a comment on Trace metals in the environment: why they matter

Insect counts

Contribute to the Pollinator Plan by doing a time count of pollinators on a patch of flowers by you, and submit your records to the National Biodiversity Record Centre

Posted byLouise AllcockJuly 22, 2020July 18, 2020Posted inQuickTags:bees, Outdoor, wildflowersLeave a comment on Insect counts

Oceans of Learning

Info about and links to a wonderful site full of marine activities and learning resources built by the Marine Institute

Posted byLouise AllcockJuly 20, 2020July 17, 2020Posted inQuickTags:marineLeave a comment on Oceans of Learning

Do one simple thing for nature today

A printable poster with tear-off strips – each with a simple nature task

Posted byEithne LarkinJuly 14, 2020October 29, 2020Posted inQuickTags:OutdoorLeave a comment on Do one simple thing for nature today

Ocean Acidification

A simple experiment to show the effects of ocean acidification on shelled animals in our seas

Posted bysheenafennellJuly 13, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Ocean Acidification

2 Minute Beach Clean

Become an ocean hero and do a 2 minute beach clean

Posted byLouise AllcockJuly 3, 2020Posted inQuickTags:marine, OutdoorLeave a comment on 2 Minute Beach Clean

Practice Leave No Trace

Below are seven tips to encourage the kids in your life to practice Leave No Trace.

Posted byEithne LarkinJuly 2, 2020October 29, 2020Posted inQuickTags:OutdoorLeave a comment on Practice Leave No Trace

Rainbow Art

A fun way to draw in the rain!

Posted byEithne LarkinJune 30, 2020July 2, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Outdoor, Preprimary, PrimaryLeave a comment on Rainbow Art

Ocean Cams

Some underwater ocean cams for you to enjoy!

Posted byLouise AllcockJune 29, 2020Posted inQuickTags:marineLeave a comment on Ocean Cams

Find your tree twin

Go to the woods and find your Tree Twins

Posted byEithne LarkinJune 25, 2020July 3, 2020Posted inQuickTags:PrimaryLeave a comment on Find your tree twin

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