Subject: FREE National Heritage week events & LCFE Biological Biodiversity Course
Good Morning all
Just to remind you about our events for National Heritage Week as advertised recently in the local press.
We would request that you support our events by sharing within your Whatsapp groups and Social Media accounts.
You are most welcome to attend these fantastic events during National Heritage Week.
Kind regards
Helen
Helen Kenneally
A/ Environmental Awareness Officer
Environment and Climate Action Department
Environment, Climate Action and Shared Services Directorate
061 556489
From: McDonnell, Sinead <sinead.mcdonnell@limerick.ie>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 2:38 PM
To: McDonnell, Sinead <sinead.mcdonnell@limerick.ie>
Subject: LCFE Biological Biodiversity Course / National Heritage Week Events
Good afternoon all
Just a gentle reminder of our Biodiversity Week Events during National Heritage Week – along with a new course Biological Diversity, (QQI Level 5) which begin in the LCFE in early September – details are below.
Kind regards
Sinead
Tuesday 20th August: – FREE of Charge
- Connect with nature, along the route of the ‘Infinity Woodland Path’ reaching out to the local parish grounds. Biodiversity talks, poetry and music will feature in this event inspired by the Little Company of Mary’s planting of 5,000 trees along the ‘Infinity Path’ and the Limerick Diocese aim to provide 30% of church grounds to nature by 2030
Saturday 24th August: Summerviille Rovers Football Rovers Club, Ballinacurra Gardens, (FREE of Charge)
- Join our Gardening for Biodiversity and Climate Action Workshop. This workshop will be of particular interest to Tidy Towns Groups, (Wo)Men’s Shed Groups and Environmental Groups but is also open to individuals who would like to make a difference.
- https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/gardening-for-biodiversity-climate-action-workshop-2 – Prior booking essential
Sunday 25th August:
- Visit the Limerick City and County Council Sustainability Tent at the Limerick Show. Meet members of the Council’s Environment Team along with representatives from Bat Rehabilitation Ireland, The Limerick Bat Group, The Barn Owl Project, Doon Social Farm, The Urban Coop, Ballyhoura Development, West Limerick Resources, Paul Partnership and more
National Heritage Week Online Event
Sunday 25th August 10 am – 11am (FREE of Charge)
- Learn about the Mayflies of Ireland: This Water Heritage Day webinar will be delivered by Dr Jan-Robert Baars (UCD/AQUENS Ltd) on the mayflies of Ireland and an ongoing effort to record this ancient group of insects in freshwater habitats across the country. With the support of Ireland’s network of biodiversity & heritage officers and their respective local authorities, along with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Local Authority Waters Programme, Dr Baars is currently leading a team of researchers to complete a two-year red listing exercise to determine the current conservation status of all mayfly species in Ireland. This talk will cover the ecology and biology of mayflies, what we already know about mayfly in Ireland and share some interesting insights recently gained from the ongoing project. There will also be some tips and guidance from Jan on how people can get involved! There will be time for participant questions before the end of the session.
NEW Mulgrave Street Campus | Courses (lcfe.ie) NEW
· Biological Diversity QQI L5 – NEW – BP099
o Participant Pro”font-size:10.5pt;font-family:”Helvetica”,sans-serif;color:#333333″>This programme module aims to provide the learner with the knowledge and practical field experience of biological diversity e.g. carrying out biological surveys as well as providing the learner with the knowledge of the benefits of, threats to and proper management of biological diversity. NOTE: This course MAY take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Limerick City, V94 Y6H3. Learners will be notified by text/email.
o Programme Description:Exploration of concepts such as the ecosystem services dependent on biodiversity, • Identification of habitats loss and invasion of non-native species • Carrying out a biological survey • Prevention of soil erosion, • Resistance to agricultural catastrophe, improved crop varieties, • Pollination, • Regulation of the atmosphere, pollution and agrichemicals • Regulation and protection of water supplies, • Nutrient recycling and storage, soil genesis and protection, • Pollution breakdown and absorption, maintenance of ecosystems and natural pest control • Conservation & Restoration Ecology • Effects of Populations & Climate Change on Biodiversity • Specific plant and animal protection strategies used in Ireland • Ways of maintaining native biodiversity in production landscapes
Course Schedule
| Name | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time |
| Biological Diversity QQI L5 – NEW | 17/09/2024 | Tuesday | 18.45 | 21.45 |
· Duration: 10 weeks Total Amount: €240.00 Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Availability: yes
Sinéad Mc Donnell
Biodiversity Officer
Limerick City and County Council
Dooradoyle Office
Limerick
061557108
@limerickenviron
The Local Authority Biodiversity Officer Programme is delivered in Partnership with the Heritage Council
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