Activity – Wild Mind http://wildmind.ie Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:51:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.4 http://wildmind.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-wild-mind-logo_no_fest.svg_-2-32x32.png Activity – Wild Mind http://wildmind.ie 32 32 Foraging (Family Workshop) http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/foraging-family-workshop/ http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/foraging-family-workshop/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:45:06 +0000 http://wildmind.ie/?post_type=mp-event&p=891 Join environmental educator Cathy Eastman of Kerry Nature Play for workshop/walk along the Fenit Coast foraging and identification of marine plants and common edible seaside plants.

Suitable for all ages

]]> http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/foraging-family-workshop/feed/ 0 Poetry Reading http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/poetry-reading/ http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/poetry-reading/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:17:28 +0000 http://wildmind.ie/?post_type=mp-event&p=436 This little section of the festival is about expressing our connection to nature through sharing poems we like. Some of which were written by local poets .
This year we have invited children from two local schools to write a poem on the theme of nature. Some selected poems will be read aloud by the children.S

Location: Beach Café Fenit

Booking & Cost: Open | Free Event

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A chance to get up close and personal with a variety of Electric Vehicles in a collection of the latest models from the showroom floor, with a meet and greet session with some long term owners and their current Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids and Battery EV’s to give the benefit of their ownership experience in an informal setting.

Location: Sailing Club | Dinghy Park

]]> http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/electric-vehicles/feed/ 0 The Farm http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/the-farm/ http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/the-farm/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:04:05 +0000 http://wildmind.ie/?post_type=mp-event&p=446 Come and visit our Farm Yard. This is a unique opportunity for children to get hands-on experience with farm animals including Calves, Lambs, Chickens, Ducks and much more.

The Mobile Farm is a unique outdoor classroom A trained farmer will be at hand to talk about each animal, in their natural habitat and what is involved in caring for them. This is an opportunity for young and old alike to learn more about the different farm animals on Irish farms and and develop a better understanding of where their food comes from.

Location: Fenit Carpark

Booking & Cost: Open | Free Event

Blacksmith (Farrier)

Suitable For: All age groups welcome. Great activity for families

Location: Fenit Carpark

Booking & Cost: Open | Free Event

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Suitable For: All age groups welcome.

Location: Fenit Carpark / Beach

Bring

Booking & Cost: Open | Free Event

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Experience the power of drumming together out in nature! This drum circle is open to anyone, regardless of age, ability and experience.

Experience the power of drumming together out in nature! This drum circle is open to anyone, regardless of age, ability and experience.

Come and go as you please as this session will be on for 3 consecutive hours!

Facilitated by Urs Wenk of Drum Dance Ireland. 50 drums and more percussion instruments provided but feel free to bring your own

Suitable For:         All age groups welcome. Great activity for families   

Location:        Fenit Carpark / Beach

Bring            Bring your own drum and/or a folding chair if you can            Booking & Cost:        Open | Free Event

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Birdwatching in the beautiful village of Fenit, looking and listening to the garden and urban birds in the area.

Run By: Ed Carty

Suitable For: Everyone

Dress suitably for weather, pay attention to the weekend weather forecast and wear sensible clothing and footwear, bring binoculars if possible.

Location: Assemble At the Yurt

Booking & Cost:Open | Free Event

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Bat expert Conor Kelleher will give an overview of bats worldwide while also referencing the bats of Ireland. He will outline the importance and benefits of bats, dispel the myths about these animals and present the their life history and means of conservation.

This talk will be followed by a walk in the locality in search of bats using bat detectors.

Suitable For: Everyone, children must be accompanied

Bring: Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothes. Torches.

Location: The Barn Fenit

Booking & Cost:Open | Free Event

]]> http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/an-introduction-to-bats/feed/ 0 Learn how to fish http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/learn-how-to-fish/ http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/learn-how-to-fish/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:35:40 +0000 http://wildmind.ie/?post_type=mp-event&p=411 Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club will provide beginner classes, teaching all ages how to fish and make fishing traces for beginners. All equipment provided.

Suitable For: Everyone

Location: Assemble At The Yurt

Booking & Cost:Booking Essential, €10 Adults, Children 12 and under free

Contact: Eugene Farrelly 086 4044671

]]> http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/learn-how-to-fish/feed/ 0 Eco Sea Safari http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/eco-sea-safari/ http://wildmind.ie/timetable/event/eco-sea-safari/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:31:54 +0000 http://wildmind.ie/?post_type=mp-event&p=410

Four hour marine trip around Tralee & Brandon bays with the opportunity to some of the diverse marine life which inhabit the area. If you’re lucky you may even see dolphins !

Suitable For: Everyone (Please state any accessibility needs on Booking)

Bring: Warm Clothing,Suitable Rain Gear, Sun Cream, Waterproof footwear essential. Packed lunch. All safety gear is provided.

Location: Assemble at Harbour Office Car Park

Booking & Cost:Booking Essential, €30 (Children €15)

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