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At Ardscoil na Mara
Tramore
In partnership with
Supported by
Calling Tramore & Area
Parents and Guardians!
Rooted Futures is a pilot program for parents in Tramore and surrounding areas. Its goal is to create a vibrant community hub of learning, connection, and action in environmental sustainability.
We are looking for parents to:
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participate in a series of hands-on workshops led by local experts
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exchange skills and ideas in a spirit of leisure and curiosity
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kickstart the beginning of the community hub at Ardscoil na Mara!
Workshops
The program runs 5 workshops in the school year. These seasonal events are designed to share knowledge, try-out new skills, and reimagine how we connect with nature and each other. Themes range from ecology, cooking, energy, waste, digital demands, and more - adapting to the needs and interests of the participants as they emerge.
Sat, 13 JunArdscoil na MaraJoin us to learn all about meadows, their critical role in local biodiversity, and how to create a small patch of meadow in your own garden.
Wed, 04 MarArdscoil na MaraNot just a talk — a shared conversation. Join renowned psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor (Asking for a Parent podcast), alongside local nature and outdoor educators, for an engaging evening exploring how phones are shaping young people’s mental health, focus, imagination and relationships.
Sat, 21 FebArdscoil na MaraJoin us for an exciting day in the Ardscoil na Mara forest! Learn new skills in planting and maintaining forest habitats and contribute to the development of the school's woodland sites.
Sat, 18 OctArdscoil na MaraJoin Seagull Bakery's Sarah Richards on a tangy journey through fermented sauces, vegetables and drinks. You'll make your own delicious ferments to bring home and learn how to keep your own cultures going.
Sat, 13 SeptArdscoil na MaraGet stuck in! Join Patrick Kirwan, ASNM's environmental and sustainability leadership teacher for a hands-on session in the school's greenhouse.
About the Program
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Vision
Ardscoil na Mara as a vibrant community hub of learning and action in environmental sustainability and climate resilience in Tramore.
The hub will serve as a catalyst to inspire, motivate, and kickstart environmental action and a culture of sustainability well beyond the school gates.
Mission
Expand Ardscoil na Mara's environmental and sustainability leadership program beyond the students it serves each year.
To enable parents, families and community partners to take interest and ownership of environmental activities at the school and ultimately back to their homes, neighbourhoods, and businesses.