Education at Quoile Countryside Centre

The Quoile Pondage National Nature Reserve is situated just outside Downpatrick on either side of the Quoile River. Facilities at the reserve include the Quoile Countryside Centre with displays on the wildlife and history of the area. Situated on the Castle Island Road, a few minutes drive from the Countryside Centre is the Castle Island Bird-Watching Hide for excellent bird-watching. This distinctive hide comfortably seats 20 adults or 30 children, and is fully accessible for people with disabilities.

• Marsh plants along the river
• Oak and ash woodland
• Dipping platforms

Resources suitable for use at this site

KS 1	I See The Wood (.PDF 2.69Mb) Nessa Newt's Wetland and Bog Activity Booklet (.PDF 2.68Mb) Nessa Newt Irish Version (.PDF 2.53Mb) Harry Hare's Field and Farm Activity Booklet (.PDF 2.10Mb) Harry Hare Irish Version (.PDF 2.03Mb)
KS 1 and 2	Living Things: Plants and Animals (.PDF 3.49Mb) Mini Beasts Activity Booklet (.PDF 2.63Mb) Woodland Habitat Studies – Worksheets (.PDF 2.12Mb)
KS 2	Meet The Mammals (.PDF 2.33Mb) Meet The Mammals Irish version (.PDF 2.33Mb) Red Squirrels (.PDF 7.08Mb)
KS 2 and 3	Let's Explore Life in Early Times (.PDF 3.06Mb)
KS 3	Meet The Earth (.PDF 663Kb)
Teachers	Woodland Habitat Studies - Photocopiable Resources for Teachers (.PDF 1.88Mb) Spring in the Woodland (.PDF 487Kb) Wildlife in Autumn and Winter (.PDF 826Kb)

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