Join us for a guided fossil hunt! On the north Dublin coast, close to Portmarnock, we will look for fossils and learn about Ireland's wonderful creatures of the past. Guided by Anthea, an experienced science communicator with a PhD in Irish fossils (about ammonoids, extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish).

Family friendly, with some uneven surfaces to walk over. duration: 1.5h.

Past review: “We joined Anthea and Koen on 10th Nov 2024 in Portmarnock for the Fossil Walk. It was an eye opener, hundreds of millions of years of history for us to discover. My 10yr old son loved it, mostly because once he built up the courage to ask questions Anthea and Koen were very engaging and generous with their time. I was amazed that after a couple of minutes of guidance the group could go and find fossils on our own. Once you found one, you then couldn’t stop finding them! Highly recommend this for young and old.”

— David Power, Facebook Review

Celebrate the lush, green energy of May with a May Day Mindful Hike, a journey into nature’s full bloom. This immersive experience invites you to soak in the vibrancy of fresh leaves, wildflowers, and the renewing power of the season. Nature is a wonderful healer, helping you to restore your energy, find balance, and feel a deeper connection to the world around you.

Guided by Anthea, a geologist, writer and mountain leader, and Kamila, a botanist and forest bathing guide, we’ll walk mindfully through landscapes bursting with life. Through gentle movement, deep observation, and moments of stillness, you’ll align with nature’s rhythm and feel the season’s energy lift your spirit.

🗓️ Date: Sunday 4 May
📍 Location: Crone Woods, Wicklow
⏰ Time: 10am
💰 Price: €20 per person - €30 for 2 people!

What to expect:
🌿 Gentle walking at a relaxed pace
🌱 Reflection stops that inspire change
🌸 Time to notice the beauty of early summer emerging around us

No hiking experience is necessary-just a curious heart and a desire to connect with nature and relax.

Celebrate Biodiversity Week with a City centre fossil walk! What creatures are lurking in Dublin's buildings? Join us for a walk through millions of years on Dublin's city streets. Together we will go fossil hunting! Guided by Anthea, an experienced science communicator with a PhD in Irish fossils (all about ammonoids, extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish).

Duration: 1.5 h

This event is open to children and adults.

Booking essential! Spaces limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Past review: Past review: “We joined Anthea and Koen on 10th Nov 2024 in Portmarnock for the Fossil Walk. It was an eye opener, hundreds of millions of years of history for us to discover. My 10yr old son loved it, mostly because once he built up the courage to ask questions Anthea and Koen were very engaging and generous with their time. I was amazed that after a couple of minutes of guidance the group could go and find fossils on our own. Once you found one, you then couldn’t stop finding them! Highly recommend this for young and old.” — David Power, Facebook Review

This Biodiversity Week, join us for a walk through millions of years along Dublin's coastline, between Portmarnock and Malahide. Together we will go fossil hunting! Guided by Anthea, an experienced science communicator with a PhD in Irish fossils (all about ammonoids, extinct relatives of squid and cuttlefish).

This event is open to children and adults - please note there will be some uneven surfaces to walk over.

Booking essential! Spaces limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

A day of outdoor learning for anyone who spends time on the hills. As we walk, we will pay attention to the rocks under our feet and the landscape, and embark on a geological journey, millions of years in the making. From geological time to mountain building, fossils, volcanoes, rock types and glaciation, we will learn about how the landscapes we enjoy are shaped over Ireland's turbulent geological history.

We will cover some of the key geological features that you will encounter while out hiking in Ireland. This event should be especially useful for those working towards mountain or lowland leader awards, as well as instructing and leading others on the hills. Come away with lots of information and fun facts to bring to your groups and feel more confident describing rocks and landscapes. 

These guided hikes are all about connecting with nature and learning about the wonderful landscapes, plants, and animals we hike in and amongst. The hikes are slow, mindful, with lots of time to learn about flora, fauna, and geology of the area.

Duration and difficulty can be adapted to suit the group.

Price: from 30pp, depends on group size.

Guided by a Fully qualified and insured mountain leader with a PhD in geology (fossils).

Dates on request, Wicklow Mountains/west of Ireland

A day of outdoor learning for anyone who spends time on the hills. As we walk, we will pay attention to nature, including flora, fauna and the rocks under our feet. As we go on a geological journey, millions of years in the making, we will appreciate the landscape. From geological time, to mountain building, fossils, volcanoes, rock types and glaciation, we will learn about how the landscapes we enjoy are shaped over Ireland's turbulent geological history.

This event should be especially useful for those instructing and leading others on the hills or working towards leadership assessments.

Come away with lots of information and fun facts to bring to your groups and feel more confident identifying natural features, and describing rocks and landscapes.