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A Day on the Bogs Field Studies Courses

For release 29 April 2003

This month there is an opportunity for teachers to attend two bog field
studies courses. The first is on the 10th May in the Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin, Dublin and the second is on the 24th May in Glenveagh National
Park, Co. Donegal. The courses are free to Primary and Secondary School
teachers and include indoor work and a field trip to study a local bog. Non
teachers welcome for a fee of E65. IF you wish to book a place on either
course or would like further details please contact Catherine O'Connell at
IPCC on tel 01-8722397 email bogs@ipcc.ie

The courses run from 10am to 3.30pm. Please bring waterproof clothing and
boots, packed lunch and a 1 litre clear plastic bottle for model making.

These courses are supported by the Department of Education and Science

Irish Peatland Conservation Council
119 Capel Street
Dublin 1
Ireland

Tel & Fax 353-1-8722397
e-mail: bogs@ipcc.ie
www.ipcc.ie

IPCC - Action for Bogs & Wildlife

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