Walk and talk tomorrow afternoon on urban trees in Tullamore town park
Tomorrow Saturday, May 16 as part of National Biodiversity Week, Crann - Trees for Ireland will give a walk in Llyod Town Park, Tullamore at 2.30 pm, followed by a talk indoors at Tullamore Library.
Tomorrow Saturday, May 16 as part of National Biodiversity Week, Crann - Trees for Ireland will give a walk in Llyod Town Park, Tullamore at 2.30 pm, followed by a talk indoors at Tullamore Library.
Led by Crann – Trees for Ireland Directors, PJ Fitzpatrick and Diarmuid McAree, it will incorporate tree identification, forest ecology and forest eco-therapy. This family friendly event is being organised by Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group and Tullamore Tidy Towns Association.
It is a great way for people of all ages to learn about the variety of trees in our town park. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Bookings can be made on Eventbrite. Over the past number of weeks, members of Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group have been busy making the most of the lovely bright days.
The group have volunteered with tree planting and spring cleans about the county as well as recently organised an information session where attendees heard from the Native Woodland Trust speak about their ongoing work preserving the native woodland at Camcor near Kinnitty. Recently on Saturday May 9 the group volunteered at the Textile Reuse Roadshow in Esker Arts.
The event was all about encouraging people to rethink their clothing. Attendees learned and practiced upcycling skills along with swapping items they no longer needed.
The event was organised by Offaly County Council and Change Clothes – a charity whose goal is to prevent textile waste while offering creative reuse solutions.
On Saturday afternoon the group organised a family friendly cycle along The Grand Canal Greenway to mark Bike Week.
Some of the group along with members of Tullamore Tidy Towns Association leisurely cycled 4kms along Fiona's way and stopped to appreciate the wonderful spring flowers. Over the past year Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group have developed an action group passionate about promoting nature and sustainability.
They are calling on people who are interested to email [email protected] or to find out more information on the groups facebook page.