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Timoleague National School, Bandon

MUSIC OF THE PLANTS: Irish wildflowers and trees in the Springtime forest

21st Mar 2022

On March 21st, 4th class had a virtual visit from Heritage in Schools expert Marina Levitina. This creative session included;

  • biodiversity, rewilding, and the role of plants and trees in stopping climate change
  • the plant kingdom and the amazing world of plants as our natural and cultural heritage
  • plant identification, learning to identify local wildflowers and native Irish trees
  • traditional plant lore and the healing properties of wild plants
  • an ancient Irish woodland, and the mycelial web
  • Ireland’s sacred trees: the oak, the hawthorn, and the hazel tree.
  • Irish names of plants and the stories contained within, STORYTELLING
  • Seasonal changes and traditional Irish festivals celebrating the cycle of nature;
  • MUSIC OF THE PLANTS: how plants can “sing” when connected to a biofeedback device (live demonstration); the relaxing and imaginative effects of plant music;
  • ART ACTIVITY: learning to draw a wildflower.
  • Q&A: lots of interaction and opportunities to ask questions!