A new outdoor classroom has been opened in Bailieborough to encourage local children to learn about nature from experiencing it first hand.
The area is simply a circle clearing with seating created from natural logs, set in the picturesque surrounds of the Town Lake.
The space is intended primarily for the pupils of the three local schools, St Anne's National School, The Vale and Bailieborough Community College, but is open to anyone of any denomination and the organisers will be sending invitations to schools in the surrounding areas too.
The land is owned by St Anne's Church and the project was generously facilitated by St Anne's Parish Green Group under the direction of Fr Ultan McGoohan.
Barry Kavanagh of Nature's Patch who was one of those helping to create the classroom says Bailieboro Councillor Sarah O'Reilly was instrumental in bringing this project to fruition.
Barry says its a win win situation for the community.
