Q102 – Weekly Tips 48 – The Mini Woodland Initiative

Did you know Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting.   They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-Forests’ as they assist wildlife in moving from one area to another, encouraging genetic diversity as well as providing a natural refuge in urban areas.   It is based on the […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 47 – The Long Time Project

Did you know The Long Time Project is focused on finding new ways to help the world care about the long-term future. Its aim is to make us take responsibility in the short term. The project was founded by Ella Saltmarshe and Beatrice Pembroke.   What have they done? The pair have worked with over […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 46 – Pollinator Project

Did you know Only 46% of teachers have a nature table in primary school classrooms. They were once a staple and common theme in Irish classrooms.   What is the Pollinator Project? It’s an initiative between Biodiversity in Schools and SIRO. They’re aiming to re-introduce nature tables back into Irish classrooms. They’ve already worked with […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 45 – Biodiversity Loss

Did you know 1 in every 5 species around Ireland are under threat of extinction. 37 species of bird are of high conservation concern the Atlantic salmon, European eel and angel shark have suffered population declines What is the Children and Young People’s Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss In October 2022, 35 randomly selected people […]

Q102 – Weekly Tips 44 – Bull Island

Did you know According to the IBAL, Irish coasts are more littered than towns More than 2000 community groups are supported by Clean Coasts to help keep the Irish shores litter-free The majority of Irish beaches are dirty Who are the Bull Island Action Group? They’re a group of volunteers who help clean around Bull […]