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CELT celebrate the 20th ‘WEEKEND IN THE WOODS’ traditional skills training event on the 8th and 9th May 2010 at Bealkelly Wood, Tuamgraney, County Clare by the shores of Lough Derg on the Shannon. Learn a new skill with CELT’s Heritage Skills Programme for Sustainable Living: CELT presents, in association with the Heritage Council and Muintir na Coille (Coppice and Allied Trades Association), choice from 19 courses in environmental and ecological trades for all levels – [...]
A letter from Tom Roche, Irish Woodworkers for Africa – Just Forests 2010 has been declared the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) by the United Nations – the year that celebrates the diversity of life on Earth, including every plant, animal and micro-organism. We are now three months into the IYB and here in Ireland the destruction of our wildlife corridors, namely hedgerows, continues unabated in the name of ‘progress’. Here in Offaly, from Rhode [...]
Rob Hopkins launches the ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions at the Greenhouse Join Rob Hopkins at Cultivate’s engaging Lunch and Learn event at the Greenhouse on the 30th of March. Transition Town initiatives have now emerged in countries around the world and 1000’s of communities are now adopting the process. The Transition Towns model has its roots in Ireland before being further developed and refined in Totnes, UK. In this lunchtime session Rob Hopkins, the founder [...]
ECO-UNESCO are offering the following training courses: Introduction to Sustainable Development (FETAC Accredited Module – L5) 10-Week Course: beginning Thurs 28 April. Please click here for further information and here for booking form. ECO-Education -An introduction to Environmental Education: 23 March, 10 am – 4 pm. This provides practical means of integrating ESD methods into facilitation, as well as engaging the wider public in environmental issues. Click here for further information. Youth & Sustainability: 28 April, 10 am – [...]
CELT tree nursery has a 10% discount for Tree Week, offering a wide range of certified native trees, shrubs, hedging (Whitethorn 45 euro / 100), Sweet Chestnut, Walnut, Cobnut, fruit varieties. Phone Saul 061-924914 or 087-0577390. Also, book now for CELT 20th Weekend in the Woods, 8th / 9th May – choose from 15 different trad skills / ecology training courses. See website for details. CELT Centre for Environmental Living and Training Main St, Scariff, [...]
Throughout Ireland habitats and wildlife are under threat from pollution, human interference and invasive species. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) have developed a new course entitled ‘Measuring, Monitoring and Management of Irish Habitats and Wildlife’. Whether you are a new graduate seeking employment, are just about to retire or are employed, now is the time to increase your skills to conserve, restore and protect habitats and wildlife throughout Ireland. IPCC are offering this new [...]
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is looking for candidates for the role of ‘FSC International Network Director’, based out of Bonn, Germany but working worldwide. The FSC International Network Director is responsible for the overall coordination of the FSC international network which is made up of the FSC Regional and National offices and FSC Contact Persons. S/he will be part of the senior management of the FSC Group and will coordinate the work of its [...]
Our new Administrator, Justin Byrne, has taken up office since Monday 8th. Justin previously worked as IT Manager for KPMG Ireland and before that for Unigate. He has been an active community worker for a number of years, was a founder member of the “Deliver it right” campaign on Adamstown and is a longtime proponent for the preservation of the Liffey Valley. He is chair of South Dublin Community Forum. He has written on Waste [...]
The Irish Seal Sanctuary are appealing to anyone who would like to raise funds for them in the Flora Womens Mini Marathon 2010. They appeal especially to all those who enjoy our coastal wildlife and the outdoors. Interested in this great event? Contact the Irish Seal Sanctuary for a sponsorship card, it would be much appreciated. For more information contact Sarah on (01) 8354370 Monday to Friday 9:30-1:30. The Irish Seal Sanctuary is a non-profit, non-governmental wildlife [...]
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, completely refutes the statement in the Sunday Times of 7th March 2010 in which we are quoted as saying that “the Spirit of Ireland” should be “pushed through for the good of the nation”. AnTaisce, an environmental charity, exist in order to protect Irelands rich heritage and to guide the sustainable development of the country. While the ‘Spirit of Ireland’ project has huge potential for renewable energy, under [...]
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A number of IEN members are working together on Biodiversity issues.