Bog Academy is an educational programme for kids aged 7-12 which explores peatlands through the lenses of life, space and time
photo: Oonagh Casey photography
Bog Academy has been running yearly in Ireland since 2021. As it currently stands, the national curriculum in Ireland gives little attention to peatlands - despite them being one of the country's key ecosystems and their vital role within local communities and histories. Our programme addresses this gap by making learning about peatlands fun and memorable through sensory activities, engaging games, and field trips to peatlands organised in cooperation with local tour guides.
In the future, we would like to expand the project to other countries. For example, we are actively looking into opportunities for setting up Bog Academy in the Netherlands.
Through this project and by linking children to their local peatlands, our ultimate aims are threefold: knowledge building, strengthening community ties, and fostering conversations and action to take place across the country.
photos: Oonagh Casey photography
BOG ACADEMY 2022 VIDEO
By Philm Productions
Bog Academy has been made possible with the financial support of the Irish National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Check out the previous years of Bog Academy!
