Exploring Our Foundations - Nature by the Canal

Water Heritage Day, Newry. Nature and History by the Canal from the Museum of Childhood Ireland with Sticky Fingers Arts. A family Walk and Explore, then Create Workshop. 'Exploring Our Foundations' on Water Heritage Day provides the perfect opportunity for acknowledgement of the importance of local rivers, lakes, canals and coastal areas to our lives in the past, present and into the future.

This engaging family event celebrates Ireland's rich waterway heritage through hands-on exploration and creative expression. Participants will embark on a nature walk along Newry's historic canal system, discovering the vital role waterways played in shaping local communities, trade, and childhood experiences. The adventure continues with a creative workshop where families transform their observations and discoveries into lasting memories through art and craft activities.
Noting:
.Newry canal's significance as Ireland's first summit-level canal (completed 1742)
.Stories of canal workers' families and the children who lived along the waterway
.The role of barges in transporting goods and connecting communities
.Childhood games and activities around the canal
.Wildlife and ecosystems that developed alongside human heritage.
https://museumofchildhood.ie/

For Bookings and event times: Contact 028 3025 7885
info@stickyfingersarts.co.uk

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann - A first for Ireland, a multi-award winning museum dedicated to the exploration of childhood culture and heritage, islandwide and diaspora, historic to contemporary:

https://museumofchildhood.ie/

Meet the museum Board and Team here:
https://museumofchildhood.ie/meet-the-museum-board/
https://museumofchildhood.ie/meet-the-museum-team-2/

Explore our programme for Heritage Week 2025 here:

https://museumofchildhood.ie/heritage-week-2025-at-the-museum-of-childhood-ireland-musaem-oige-na-hei

You might be interested in why we chose a pinwheel for our logo? https://museumofchildhood.ie/why-a-pinweel/

And to make one, see here: https://museumofchildhood.ie/make-a-pinwheel/