Eco-Activities

Eco Organisations  and Information for Children

Eco Friendly Children's Products

There are lots of ways to raise green awareness and eco friendliness among children. Here are some suggestions for Dublin South Eco Kids!

Eco-Activities

Kippure Estate, Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Co Wicklow

Educating children on their responsibilities as citizens of this planet cannot begin early enough. The best way to do this is with a visit to Kippure Estate in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. This 240 acre estate is dedicated to educating children, young and old, about the physical environment. We carry out field studies for students about to sit their Leaving Certificate examinations in Geography (River Study) and Biology (Woodland/Grassland Ecology). These studies are also enjoyed by children of younger ages as an introduction to these subjects. Our ‘Bringing Nature to Life’ module is based on Joseph Cornell’s Nature Awareness approach and offers children a nature awareness experience where they begin to make a personal connection to the natural world through playful investigation. School tours to Kippure Estate are very popular as we have a High & Low Ropes course here where children can learn team building and communication skills or just have some fun and adventure. Orienteering and ‘The Great Egg Challenge’ are also good ways to test their skills and exercise the body and mind. As part of our tours we offer the opportunity to combine the adventure activities with ecology nature walks so the children can learn about the ecology of the area they are visiting in a fun way before getting up onto the ropes for even more fun. Tours are designed to suit the age and size of groups so be sure to give us a call to enquire about what we can do for your group.

Call 01-458 3873 and talk to Clíona or Martin. You can also email us at eco@kippure.com.

More info on our eco education programmes can be found on www.outdooreducation.ie

Imaginosity, Beacon South Quater, Sandyford,Dublin 18

Imaginosity, Dublin Children's Museum is Ireland's only eco-friendly building for children. Designed for children aged up to ten,childrens imaginations and their innate curiosity are given free reign to explore the world around them.
Imaginosity is packed with colourful, expertly designed exhibits developed in collaboration with educators, parents and children, for a museum experience unlike any other for the whole family. There are a myriad of rich interactive experiences to engage in from meeting the Eco Badger up on the roof garden and learning about how the unique green building works. A highly recommended way of raising children's green awareness.

Call 01 217 6130, Email info@imaginosity.ie Web www.imaginosity.ie

Enfo, 171 St.Andrew Street, Dublin 2

ENFO is an environmental centre located on Andrew's Street in Dublin's city centre. The aim of ENFO is to promote environmental awareness and sustainable development. ENFO provides an excellent Kids Club that is an informative service for young children and at the same time lots of fun.
The Children's Corner at ENFO offers  lots of games including floor games and puzzles and colouring pictures that educate young children about a wide range of environmental topics. There's even a video and a pc with interactive games to ensure that kids enjoy learning about the environment.  Kids can potter through a wide range of wildlife photographs and information on Ireland's marine animals. ENFO also provide a free photocopying service so kids can make copies of pictures they have coloured. Teenagers can make use of all the excellent resources for school projects. There's a reference library with books, journals, reports and databases. An internet free service is provided to study environmental issues in greater depth. A good selection of resources are available including a video lending service, an exhibition area, an information desk and lots more. ENFO provides a drop-in service from 10am-5pm Monday- Saturday  and is an ideal place for the kids to spend an enjoyable and educational few hours in Dublin.
So for information on recycling, waste management, sustainable development and for an opportunity for the kids in Dublin to enjoy a few hours of play while learning about the Irish environment , drop into ENFO.

Call: 1890 200191

The Ark Earth Explorers Summer Programme 2009, Temple Bar,  Dublin 2

Engage creatively with our environment and explore the impact we have on our surroundings through a range of fun, inspirational and imaginative visual arts activities including garden parties, workshops, exhibitions, toddler mornings and summer schools. There is something for children of all ages.

Call: 01 6707788  Email : boxoffice@ark.ie Web: www.ark.ie

Eco Organisations  and Information for Children

Eco- Unesco, 26 Clare Street, Dublin 2

ECO-UNESCO is Ireland's Environmental Education and Youth Organisation affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA). ECO-UNESCO’s aims are:

to raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge of the environment among young people
to promote the protection and conservation of the environment
to promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects and activities.
ECO-UNESCO provides a wide range of programmes and services, which include: Environmental Youth Programmes, Training programmes,and education resources.

Phone: 01 6625491 E: info@ecounesco.ie W www.ecounesco.ie

Enfo Kids Website www.enfo.ie

A website of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with a dedicated Kids section. This site has a range of interactive learning zones and a huge amount of child friendly green information presented in a fun, bright and easy to use site.

Eco Friendly Children's Products

Hipbaby.ie

An online Irish store selling fun and stylish baby and childrens clothes. All clothes are skin friendly and made from organic cotton.

Call : 087 9827387 E: info@hipbaby.ie W: www.hipbaby.ie

Hairy Baby Clothing

Online store selling 100% organic funny childrens (and adults) t-shirts.

E: info@hairybaby.ie W: www.hairybaby.ie

Fairly Traded

Online store that is dedicated to selling ethical childrens clothing. Fairly Traded regularly take stalls at markets and events throughout Dublin South, keep an eye out for them!

E: kylee@fairlytraded.ie W: www.fairlytraded.ie

Wooden Toys

Irish online store selling eco friendly  and susitainable wooden toys.

E: jody@woodentoys.ie W: www.woodentoys.ie

Econatural.ie

Online store selling eco friendly and organic toys and clothes for children. They also stock an extensive range of eco friendly skin,hair and dental products for children.

Call: 01 4927774 E: info@econatural.ie W: www.econatural.ie