Learn how to build and light a campfire without matches or firelighters. Suitable for families with children age 7+. bring a rain coat & sun screen, a medium sized potato and some tinfoil!

Join local poets to express our connection to nature through poetry, along with children from local schools who have been invited to write a poem on nature.

Bríd Ní Mhóráin an accomplished Irish poet who grew up across the bay in Camp , will read from her poetry collection and present the prizes to the lucky winners, the judges will read the winning entries for those who do not wish to read their own out loud .

I very rarely get to play a set of 45s only but I can’t think of a better place than Fenit on a Sunday afternoon for the WildMind.

Location to be announced based on weather,  keep an eye on social media for updates.

The event takes place at Fenit Greenway, (starts by the Fenit Beach Car Park), Fenit, Co. Kerry, V92 X8EK .

See Course page for more details.

This event is free but please register before you first come along. You only need to register for parkrun once and you run anywhere parkrun the world for free.

For more details see

https://www.parkrun.ie/fenitgreenway/

This will be a leisurely walk, for about 45 minutes, and includes a demonstration of marram grass planting.

Suitable for all ages.

2.00pm Saturday 27th, from the car park at the end of Island Road by the tombolo, or 1.45 pm from the Fenit Coast Conservation stand in the tent. (10 minutes walk).

School poetry / art

Bee mobile

Kids creative workshop suitable for ages 5 and up, presented in conjunction with Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre

Make a fire

Wildcrafting with Darrach O Murchú
A mini workshop where you will use tools and your imagination to make a wooden pendant, a clay mini beast and hapa-zome leaf bashing. You can take your creations home with you. This is a drop-in workshop that will be located by the information stand, come and go as you please.

Tote Bag Screen printing and Lino Printing
Kinch Design Studio will present and supervise a screen-printing station on Sunday afternoon! The family-friendly print station is set up to provide everyone with the ability to print their very own WildMind tote bag. For a more hands on experience why not join their lino printing session.

 
Wise Wool
Join Kerry and Lisa for  a workshop on wet felting using raw wool from the Black Valley. They will share the value of wool as they teach the little ones how to wet felt raw wool together to make a square wall decoration.

This free workshop is suitable for  ages 8+

Blue Flag Beats
With Urs Wenk of Drum Dance Ireland
Experience the power of drumming in nature. open to everyone, regardless of age, ability and experience. There will be over 50 drums and percussion instruments but feel free to bring your own (and a folding chair!).

 
Random Acts of puppetry

Archery
Try your hand at shooting some arrows at targets with Ríocht Archery Club. Suitable for adults and children of all ages and all abilities.
Bring a strong arm and a keen eye

Book now to avoid disappointment.

Be prepared to paddle a little along the shore.

All minors accompanied.

Kerry and Lisa will offer a workshop on wet felting using raw wool from the Black Valley.

They will share the value of wool as they teach the little ones how to wet felt raw wool together to make a square wall decoration.

This free workshop is suitable for  ages 8+