Sometimes certain ideas can take hold that are not necessarily the most effective evidence-based actions. If you are generous enough to help with Pollinators, we want to make sure that what you are doing is the right thing and is having as positive an impact as possible. Some common myths are addressed in the this document.
Spring Alive: please inform BirdWatch Ireland when you see spring migrants birds returning. The project is especially well-suited for children who are currently stuck at home, so please spread the word far and wide: they need as many records as possible . . . including yours!
‘Holding It Together Apart’ is a Community Development project providing online YouTube classes in dance, meditation, movement and creative practice to help engage all members of families and households in staying active and calm.
See the Operation Transformation guide to staying well in mind & body, while staying well apart Eat Well At Home – Aoife’s meals and nutrition advice Active At Home – Karl’s exercises for every level Wellbeing in Isolation – Eddie’s advice on how to stay mentally healthy during isolation
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is launching a national Storytelling Competition ‘Stories from the Waterside’ / ‘Scéalta Ó Thaobh An Uisce’. The primary objective is to engage our local communities at this time of lockdown and is being promoted on the ground by the Community Water Officers.
Starting a vegetable garden takes more love than money, and in a time when Covid-19 is making us rethink how we consume, it makes perfect sense.
For information on cocooning, please see:
Details of at risk groups
Guidance on cocooning to protect people over 70 years and those in the at risk group
Video explaining cocooning
Do you know the common bird species you are most likely to see in your garden. Large gardens attract the most number of species though small gardens compete very well and are by far the most popular and widespread garden type.
