OWLS Nature Club

OWLS Nature Club We are a children's nature charity based in Dublin. OWLS aims to encourage and facilitate the enjoyment of nature. You have fun while learning about nature.

We are mostly aimed at primary school children and their families. There are several things we do:

* OWLS Nature Club. We run a series of outdoor events and workshops throughout the year that take place in parks and natural areas around Dublin. They are aimed at families with young children who want to discover more about their natural heritage whilst having fun outdoors. The aims of the even

ts are to offer young children experiences that get them in tune with their natural world, whilst learning and having fun at the same time. Events run once a fortnight during the weekend and at various parks and natural areas around Dublin. We also have visits to the Ashtown 'Wetland Meadows' Nature Reserve and the OWLS allotment. During the school holidays more events are run including week-long nature camps and sleep-outs.

The 'OWLS' Junior leaders are looking to run a one day 'outdoor natural play camp, and would like to offer individuals a...
21/07/2026

The 'OWLS' Junior leaders are looking to run a one day 'outdoor natural play camp, and would like to offer individuals aged 7plus the opportunity to join them.

Turvey Nature Reserve, near the village of Donabate. North Dublin.
Thursday 30th July
Times 9.30 - 2.30pm
Fee €20

Camp fee will go towards the OWLS' Junior leaders development programme. First aid training for the second group of leaders, children's first workshop and an end of Summer visit to an outdoor centre.

Booking now open.
Email only. [email protected]

We have finally put together a programme of Summer CampsPlease see below for the 'OWLS' Summer Activity Programme. Jul...
19/05/2026

We have finally put together a programme of Summer Camps

Please see below for the 'OWLS' Summer Activity Programme.

July
Camp 1. Monday 29th - Thursday 2nd July. Theme 'Schools Out'. Venue -Turvey Nature Reserve. Times 9.30 - 2.30pm For ages 6 plus. Fee €25 per day.

Camp 2. Monday 13th - Friday 17th July. 'OWLETS' Half day week long camp for individuals aged 6 and under.
Theme: Birds - arts and crafts Turvey Nature Reserve. 9.30 - 12pm. Parents can attend. Drop off for five year olds and plus only. Fee; €15 per day

Camp 3. Monday 20th - Friday 24th July. '
OWLS ' Social Inclusion Activity Camp.
Theme - Robin Hood. Turvey Nature Reserve. 9.30 - 2.30pm. For ages 7 plus.Target area -'Swords. Reduced fee €5 -10 per day (Sibling reduction). This camp is only open for children that have not attended an owls camp before and live within the Swords area.

August
Camp 4. Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th August.
Day Activity Camps. Beach day - Pirates of Portrane - Tower Bay Cove - date to be arranged, linked with low tide.. Turvey Nature Reserve - Archery, Nerf Guns, Water fights, Who Dares Wins. Days to be arranged. 9.30 - 2.30pm. For ages 6 plus.Fee €25.

Camp 5. Monday 10th - Friday 14th.
OWLET Adventures. Theme: Insects - arts and craft week. Turvey Nature Reserve. 9.30 - 12pm. For under 6's. Fee €15

Camp 6. Monday 17th - Friday 21st plus sleep out. Family sleep out, Friday 21st.
Senior Camp. Theme; The Celts of Turvey.
Turvey Nature Reserve. For ages 7plus. Fee €30per day. Sleep out €10 per child.

Bookings for camps now open. Individuals can attend a full week of camp or just the odd day

If interested, send us the name of your child(ren), the camp interested in (camp number), and if wishing to attend the full week or the odd day (give dates). No deposits required, pay at registration.

Email: [email protected]

What can be better, a Summer outdoors, running around playing Robin hood, making bows and arrows, having water fights, nerf guns, building shelters and climbing trees with like minded individuals. That's just the 'OWLS' leaders.....

OWLS Mid term - Activity Camp. Theme: "Woodland Olympics'Turvey Nature Reserve, North Dublin.Monday 16th - Friday 20th ...
09/02/2026

OWLS Mid term - Activity Camp.
Theme: "Woodland Olympics'
Turvey Nature Reserve, North Dublin.
Monday 16th - Friday 20th February
Times 9.30 - 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 6plus

If you have a child who enjoys the great outdoors, then why not sign them up for the 'Woodland Olympics'
Four teams competing through the 'Woodland Games'. Which will include dodgeball, hazel javelin, log shot put, tree climbing, archery, silent ninja, nerf gun sniper range, capture the flag, cross country through mud and water, pole vault over a ditch; are just a few of the games that will take place throughout the week. Winning team will receive medals and prizes, along with the glory of having their names placed on the Woodland Olympics 2026 Champions plaque and placed on the wall of theme

A fun outdoor active camp for children
Fee per day €30.

To book a place or to find out more: email: [email protected]

'We are now starting an afterschool club for young individuals that enjoy and want to do more outdoors caring for the na...
03/02/2026

'We are now starting an afterschool club for young individuals that enjoy and want to do more outdoors caring for the natural environment. We are calling it 'OWLS' Rangers'
A practical afterschool club for individuals that want to learn about nature conservation through a hands on approach.

Turvey Nature Reserve, near the village of Donabate. North Dublin.
Wednesday, 3.30 - 5pm. Starting the 11th February.
Suitable for individuals aged 11 and up, with an interest in learning practical skills through the tool use and direct involvement with animal conservation.
Fee €7.

At the end of the term, individuals that has completed 5 or more sessions will receive a handy tool, plus a certificate that highlights the learning aspects and achievements from the programme.

For more information or to book onto the afterschool programme, email: [email protected]

'OWLS' Christmas Workshop and Activity Camp.Where: Turvey Nature Reserve. North Dublin.Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd Dece...
09/12/2025

'OWLS' Christmas Workshop and Activity Camp.

Where: Turvey Nature Reserve. North Dublin.
Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December.
Times: 9.30 - 2.30pm
Sorry, only suitable for ages 6plus..
Fee €30 per day.

Come along and join the forest elves at their workshops to create and take home various woodland crafts, such as deer sculptures, snowmen, christmas wreaths/stars, outdoor festive plaques, yule logs and natural decorations for the christmas tree.

Plus take part in the festive elf games around the woodland.
And feast on chocolate yule logs, mince pies, candy cane and cups of warm chocolate.
Or sing-along around the fire whilst indulging on chocolate biscuit smoors.

You can attend for the two days or just the odd day.

To book a place, email back [email protected]. Giving a name of the child(ren) and the days this wish to join.

Looking to finish the year with a festive feeling.
The 'OWLS' woodland elves..!

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47 Aspen Drive, Kinsealy Court, Co. Dublin
Swords
K67RC95

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