Our sixth annual School Garden Conference will be held in St. Laurence's National School, Sallins, Co. Kildare, from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Saturday 23rd March. The format of the day is outlined below.
School gardens are proving to be an important part of teaching an integrated range of subjects in an enjoyable and fulfilling way.
The cost for the day is €40.00 per person, or €36.00 per person if you book 2 or more people.
To register for the conference please use our online Booking Form.
Conference Timetable
9.30am | Registration, tea and coffee |
10.00am | Welcome |
10.10am - 11.00am | The elements of a garden design with Patrick Hunt (SEED) |
11.05am - 11.35am | The journey of our school garden with Noel Lanigan (Principal of Sallins N.S.) |
11.35am - 12.00pm | Short break and general discussion |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Tour of Sallins School Garden with Maurice Madden (SEED) and Noel Lanigan |
1.00pm - 2.00pm | Lunch (see options below) |
2.00pm - 2.40pm | Workshops 1. Growing shoots indoors in March with Paddy Madden (SEED) 2. Biodiversity in the school garden with Lucy Bell (Growing Wild in Nature) |
2.50pm - 3.30pm | Workshops repeat |
3.30pm - 4.00pm | Questions and answers, feedback |
Cost
The cost for the day is €40.00 per person, or €36.00 per person if you book 2 or more people.
Venue
St. Laurence's National School
Kerdiffstown Road, Sallins, Co. Kildare
W91 AD80
Telephone: 045 879119
Lunch
There are three local venues with a broad choice of menus. All within 5 minutes walking distance of school:
- The Bridgewater Inn - Canal View, Sallins
- Lock 13 Gastro Pub - Canal View, Sallins
- The Grange Café - Church Ave, Sallins