Wild Earth is a youth-centred, nature-based community group in Ennistymon, Co. Clare for people aged 5-18.

We blend the Forest School model with nature-immersion and resilience-building through restorative practices

and sociocratic decision making.

  • Local Explorations & Community Service

    connection to others

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  • Drilling Conkers

    tool use in nature

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  • A Little Sunshine

    cosy space

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  • Organic Veggies

    shared meals

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  • Checking the Garden

    growing our food

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  • The Path to Wild Earth

    connection to nature

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  • Splitting Wood for the Fire

    tool use in nature

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  • A Friendly Reminder

    connection to nature & self

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  • Little Monkeys in the Tree

    freedom to play in nature

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  • An Outdoor Gathering

    togetherness in nature

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  • An Invitation

    connection to nature

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  • An Invitation

    connection to nature

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  • Starting a Fire

    tool use in nature

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  • Eeenie Meenie Miny Moe

    togetherness in nature

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  • Yum!

    shared meals

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  • More Yum!

    shared meals

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At Wild Earth, we

  • use evidence-informed practices to build self-esteem and confidence in young people
  • support young people in finding their voice
  • provide direct access to nature in all weather
  • build resilience through nature immersion activities: surfing, climbing, hiking
  • promote social inclusion in our community


Examples of activities include beach and river cleanups, surfing, gardening, creating bug habitats, various arts and crafts, drama and other creative pursuits, cooking, connection-building games, etc.

Biodiversity in Schools has honoured Wild Earth as a Nature Hero (2024) .