Forest Schools are an exciting and inspirational experience for children encouraging them to:
Working in partnership with Northern Ireland Forest School Association (NIFSA), we're inviting schools and youth groups into our parks to take part in our Forest Schools Programme. In our Forest Schools, school children/youth groups are able to undertake innovative activities to help them understand the importance of the natural environment and local heritage.
Forest School Programmes
We currently run 3 Forest School programmes for primary school aged children. These are held at the Hill of The O’Neill Heritage Park, Dungannon Park and Knockmany Forest.
Hill of The O'Neill Heritage Park
Teachers and school staff are able to undertake a Forest School Leader OCN Level 3 qualification. Schools taking part in this programme are led by Brian Poots, NIFSA, and will have 6 visits during the school year. Find out more about the Forest Schools Programme at Hill of the O'Neill Heritage Park.
Contact: Ranfurly House
T: 028 8772 8600
E: Ranfurly@midulstercouncil.org
Dungannon Park & Knockmany Forest
Local schools are invited to apply to come along to the Forest School session tailored for each group’s requirements, up to a maximum of 4 sessions per school year. Sessions are led by fully qualified Parks staff.
Contact: Recreation and Countryside Officer
T: 028 8772 8690
E: parks@midulstercouncil.org