Join Brigit’s Garden for another day of their popular free nature walks, workshops and family events, this time with an autumnal slant. Enjoy the beautiful setting of the Gardens while learning how to save seeds, hearing wonderful stories about our native trees, or relaxing into a session of nature mindfulness. For families, enjoy engaging storytelling in the woods and/or fun nature-based crafts and games.

Each session lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours and all walks and workshops will be interactive and led by expert guides. Come for one or make a day of it and enjoy the Café too! We look forward to seeing you.

This event has kindly been supported by funding from The Heritage Council and SSE Airtricity Generation Green Community Fund.

Forest Bathing – Nature Mindfulness walk
11am – 12.30pm
Enjoy slowing down and opening your senses to the sounds, scents and colours of the meadows and woodlands on this gentle guided walk with experienced leader Maria Buitenhuis.

Forest bathing is a form of nature mindfulness, a great way of spending time in nature that is relaxing and de-stressing.
*As numbers are limited, we are asking for a small booking deposit which will be refunded on arrival (see Terms and Conditions)

Nature Crafts and Games for Families
11am – 12.30pm
Enjoy a fun, nature-based afternoon of crafts and games in the woods at Brigit’s Garden. There will be a range of hands-on activities for parents and children together, led by forest school leader Declan Doherty.

The workshop will be held under a large outdoor shelter which provides a dry, weatherproof space amongst the trees.
For parents and children aged 4+.
*As numbers are limited, we are asking for a small booking deposit which will be refunded on arrival (see Terms and Conditions)

Our Native Trees in Autumn with their Folklore & Mythology
2pm – 3.30pm
Join Carol Barrett for an engaging walk to meet some of our most important and beautiful native trees and learn how to identify them.

Carol will also tell stories about the rich folklore of the trees and the Ogham tree alphabet.

Family Storytelling in the Woods
2pm – 3.30pm
Join storyteller and forest school leader Carol Barrett in the woods at Brigit’s Garden for an interactive storytelling workshop that will bring Irish nature-based myths and legends alive for children. Be prepared to get involved, dress up and have lots of fun!

There will be costumes, masks and materials to get creative with and help act out the stories and legends.

The workshop will be held under a large outdoor shelter which provides a dry, weatherproof space amongst the native trees.
Suitable for adults with children aged 4+, but younger ones also welcome.
*As numbers are limited, we are asking for a small booking deposit which will be refunded on arrival (see Terms and Conditions)

How to Save Seeds
2pm – 3.30pm
Preserve our natural heritage one seed at a time! Learn how to save seeds from native plants and herbs and prepare them for successful sowing in your garden – a great way to get plants for free and to support biodiversity.

A hands-on practical session with horticulturalist Kay Synott – participants will go home with a variety of seeds.