Muintir na Tire School Garden Competition

C ork County Council in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI, Water Safety Ireland and a number of other Local Authorities have produced two short films on the dangers of using inflatable toys in open water. The six-minute educational videos, one aimed at primary school children and the other targeting adult audiences, were launched virtually on May 6 th  with students of Ballyvongane Primary School, one of whom featured in the children’s safety video. The key message is  Enjoy the Water Safely  but  Be Safe   by not using inflatables on open water . Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, welcomed the campaign saying, “Many people are simply not aware of the risks associated with using these toys on open water. The film features real life footage from Coast Guard rescues and the eyewitness accounts truly bring home the very real dangers of inflatables. An unprecedented number of rescue callouts were caused by floating toys or devices last Summer. With most people

  We are delighted to host a Water Safety Education Webinar for Primary School Children from 2 nd  to 6 th  class, for safety tips and advice in advance of Summer Holidays! Wednesday 9 th  June, 9:30am  – 10:15am. To secure your place, visit  www.corksports.ie/primary-schools-water-safety-webinar Event Date Wed, 09/06/2021 - 09:30

  The Kids Garden Community is here! The Kids Garden Community is a new FREE online community for  gardeners like you . Teachers using a school garden as a classroom, families growing herbs on a windowsill, Master Gardeners volunteering in an after-school program, community garden organizers creating activities for kids—however you garden with kids, this community is for you! Join the Community The  Kids Garden Community  is your place to ask questions, make connections, access resources, learn from each other, and stay inspired. Together, we will create change for our kids, communities, and the planet. The Kids Garden Community is administered by KidsGardening in collaboration with many organizations and individuals supporting youth gardening in schools, homes, and communities. Join  a growing community of educators, families, and volunteers  bringing the joys of gardening to kids! Thank you to founding partners... and our community partners! 

Cork County Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) are launching a new water quality & biodiversity video series ‘Source to Sea' on Monday 17 th  May.   The education initiative, developed by Scoil na Mara for primary schools across Cork County, raises awareness of water quality and the biodiversity that depends on it.  The short videos use captivating visuals and wonderful wildlife stories and are accessible and fascinating for all ages.  Over three episodes, Scoil na Mara brings viewers on an exploration of different river, estuarine and coastal biodiversity, highlighting the link between water quality, healthy ecosystems and our own well-being.   The first of the series is available from Monday 17th May on  Scoil na Mara’s YouTube channel , with further videos coming online over the following weeks. All videos and material will be open source.

  National Biodiversity Week is taking place again this year, with events for the whole family to enjoy! The annual  Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition  is now open for submissions. Send in your photos by May 31st to be in with a chance to win up to €500 in cash prizes!     More info here A huge variety of events will be taking place throughout the whole week, from groups such as Coastwatch, Crann, Forest Friends, Hedgelaying Association of Ireland, Irish Peatlands Conservation Council and more! A  calendar of events will be launched very shortly and keep an eye on  https://biodiversityweek.ie/  to  find something that interests you. Join in the  Backyard Bioblitz on the weekend of the 21st - 23rd . We have wildlife experts on hand to identify your finds! As a bonus, there's also a chance to win a prize from the National Biodiversity Data Centre.        More info here The  Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt is now available to download.  No printer at home? We have free pos

  Body Monday the 17th May will see the launch of a new ‘Source to Sea' water quality & biodiversity video series for primary schools across Cork County. The education initiative, developed by Scoil na Mara on behalf of Cork County Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), raises awareness of water quality and the biodiversity that depends on it. Developed for primary school learners, the short videos use captivating visuals and wonderful wildlife stories and are accessible and fascinating for all ages. Over three episodes, Scoil na Mara bring viewers on an exploration of different river, estuarine and coastal biodiversity, highlighting the link between water quality, healthy ecosystems and our own well-being. Evoking a sense of wonder for the diversity of wildlife in our local areas, the series introduces viewers to some of our lesser seen animals that are an important part of the web of life in various ecosystems. For school settings, additional resources are