NI Science Festival – Rooted in Science: Horticulture Matters

As part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival Week activities for schools, CAFRE is delighted to invite students to explore Horticulture Matters. Horticulture staff at Greenmount Campus are offering a hands-on workshop to spend some hands-on time with our horticulturists learning about greenkeeping and growing

Have you ever watched golf and wondered how they cut the grass so short? Have you wondered how they get the green so smooth the ball rolls along it like carpet? In this interactive workshop we will explain all of this and more as we tell you all about performance standards and what they are.

Have you ever stopped to thinking about what plants grow in and why it matters? Did you know that traditional compost often relies on peat, a natural resource that’s running out and vital for our environment? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the exciting world of peat free composts and eco-friendly alternatives.

With a focus on the GCSE Applied Science specification, you’ll learn about surface standards expected by golfers, the ingredients used to create a successful growing mix and how horticulture links to so many things from some of the most exciting moments in sport, to the fruits and vegetables in your fridge.

• Friday 21st Feb 2025: 9:30am & 11:00am

Book now via email liz.simpson@daera-ni.gov.uk

Please include the name of your school, group size, preferred workshop time to allow us to follow-up your booking request.

For information on Horticulture courses available to study after Year 12 or Year 14 follow this link.