Laois nature is good for you! leinsterexpress.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from leinsterexpress.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Embrace biodiversity in Laois because nature is good for you!
Gardening for Biodiversity book and colouring book relaunched with online workshop
Reporter:
news@leinsterexpress.ie
Anna and Sarah Rothwell enjoying the early spring wildlife in the garden. Snowdrops provide both a Nectar and Pollen source for bees and native pollinators in late winter and early spring );
);
The Heritage Office of Laois County Council has launched a campaign to help get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep Well” Campaign.
The campaign starts with an online Gardening for Biodiversity workshop on Thursday, February 18, the relaunch of the Gardening for Biodiversity book and will continue in March with a new “Spring into Heritage” activity sheet in English and Irish and the launch of a new nature podcast in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland.
Abbeyleix Climate Action Energy Masterplan to be launched by environment champion Duncan Stewart
Reporter:
);
Irish environment champion Duncan Stewart is set to launch a nee Abbeyleix Energy Masterplan as part of the new Abbeyleix Climate Action Project.
Dr Niamh Shaw, Laois s science communicator in residence, will join the well-known architect, environmentalist and broadcaster who will help interpret the master plan and discuss opportunities for local climate action.
Also taking part in the discussion will be Mark Robertson of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) with details of funding available for householders who want to make their homes more energy-efficient.