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Time to complete: 90 minutes (approx.)
Age: Suitable for all ages
Exploring Ecology & Biodiversity
Pre-recorded Workshop
About this Workshop
From forest floors to coral reefs, we dive deep into the Web of Life, exploring how everything in nature is connected. We examine the threats to biodiversity, and the actions we can take as individuals and in our communities to protect biodiversity. This is a pre-recorded workshop – watch the video and do the activities using the materials provided!
Why do this workshop?
Ever wonder what happens when you remove an apex predator from an ecosystem? And what does “biodiversity” even mean? If you are interested in understanding biodiversity, how ecosystems work, and how we can protect species from threats like climate change and pollution, then this course is for you!
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Define the terms ecology and biodiversity.
- Understand the importance of biodiversity and how everything is connected.
- Identify good vs. bad biodiverse environments.
- Describe what happens when you remove an Apex Predator from the ecosystem.
- Examine the threats to biodiversity.
- Create solutions to the biodiversity crisis – how we can help as individuals and on a larger scale.
Pre-Workshop Information
The session will run for approximately 90 minutes and this includes time for you and your participants to complete activities and topic discussions. We have provided guideline times for activities, however please feel free to spend whatever time you feel is appropriate to ensure your participants gain the most from the activities. Instructions and printable materials for the activities are provided in the first lesson of this course; you are invited to view these before you intend to start the workshop. You’ll also receive helpful follow-on resources for post-workshop environmental action!
Please feel free to email bookings@ecounesco.ie if you have any questions.