Radio Nova – Weekly Episode 34 – Repurposing Fabric
Listen back to this week’s episode as we chat to Arran Murphy of the Rediscovery Centre about their re-purposing fabric workshops and training. For more in this series listen in to Radio Nova every Thursday at 8pm.
Radio Nova – Weekly Tips 33 – The Gaelic Woodland Project
Did you know these reasons why Forests are important? Forests provide essential resources They are a haven of biodiversity They support jobs Forests sustain rural livelihoods They provide food, security and nutrition Forests fight climate change They clean the air They protect us from natural disasters […]
Radio Nova – Weekly Episode 33 – The Gaelic Woodland Project
This week on Radio Nova we’re looking at how the Gaelic Woodland Project are working to increase the forest cover of Ireland. For more in this series listen in to Radio Nova every Thursday at 8pm.
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 32 – Worms & Soil
Did you know? There has only ever been one scientific study made of earthworms in Ireland Earthworms are hermaphrodite – neither male or female – but two earthworms are required in order to reproduce There are 27 different types of earthworm in our soils If you smell your soil, it will tell you a lot […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 32 – Worms & Soil
This week on Ocean FM’s Ours to Protect we heard from the Soil Collective about creating and understanding healthy soils. For more in this series listen in to Ocean FM every Thursday at 10.45am
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 31 – Community Woodlands
Did you know? Ireland currently only has 11% of its landmass covered with trees. In most European countries the figure stands at 30%. We are aiming to increase our cover to 18% The new national forestry programme is encouraging planting and restoration of woodlands that can be used as public amenities, with trails, parking and […]
Live 95 – Weekly Tips 33 – Urban Green Spaces
Did you know? In land use planning, urban green space is open-space areas reserved for parks and areas of the natural environment. In a recent Switcher.ie report, Limerick was ranked the worst urban area for work-life balance, with one of the factors considered being proximity to green spaces. The World Health Organization recommends that all […]
Live 95 – Weekly Episode 33 – Urban Green Spaces
This week takes a look at the valuable green spaces throughout Limerick city and the important role they play for the community In land use planning, urban green space is open-space areas reserved for parks and areas of the natural environment. Recently there was a move to develop the allotment in Baggott Estate, located in […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Tips 34 – Ocean Literacy in primary education
Did you know… According to UNESCO, ocean literacy is defined as understanding your understanding of how the ocean influences you and how you influence the ocean. It aims to increase public awareness about the ocean and to influence stakeholders and citizens to have a more responsible behavior towards the ocean. Ocean Explorers has been running […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Episode 34 – Ocean Literacy in primary education
Listen back to this week’s episode as John speaks to Dr. Noreen Burke, Ocean Explorers Education Programme Services Manager and Colette Furey, Centre Principal at Galway Hooker Sailing Club and teacher at Scoil Bhride, Shantalla about ocean literacy in primary education. For more in this series listen in to Galway Bay every Thursday at 11.30am.
