NPWS Education Centres aim to raise awareness of the natural world and the importance of conserving and protecting our biodiversity.

Education Programmes

Education programmes vary from centre to centre. See our list of centres below and their relevant website or telephone no. for details of programmes and activities at each centre.

Natural Awareness programmes for primary schools.
Ecology and geography fieldwork for secondary schools.
Activities for groups(Scouts, active retirement, special needs etc.)
Summer Scheme Groups and Camps.
Special events and tours for the public.
Outreach programme to schools.
Discover Primary Science Programme.
Adult Community Groups & Associations.
Training for teachers, parents and leaders on how to communicate and share nature and environment with children.
Most programmes are free of charge.

Find an Education Centre near you

Wicklow Mountains National Park
Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 0404 45656
www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie

Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 01 2866609
www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Co. Wexford
Tel: 053 9123406
www.wexfordwildfowlreserve.ie

Glenveagh National Park
Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9137698
www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

Clara Bog Visitor Centre
Clara, Co. Offaly
Tel: 057 9368878
Email: claraguides@ahg.gov.ie

North Midlands Region Education Centre
Ballinafad, Co. Sligo
Tel: 071 9666704
www.northmidlandseducationcentre.ie

Ballycroy National Park
Co. Mayo
Tel 098 49872 / 49888
www.ballycroynationalpark.ie

Connemara National Park
Letterfrack, Co. Galway
www.connemaranationalpark.ie

Killarney National Park
Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 6635960
www.killarneynationalpark.ie

Coole Park Nature Reserve
Gort, Co. Galway
Tel: 091 631804
www.coolepark.ie