Biodiversity

Biodiversity looks at steps which can be taken in schools to increase awareness of the importance of native plants, animals and habitats, and to increase species-richness in a locality.
Sustainable Development Goals

During 2022/23 students planted 6,500 trees, created 330 vegetable gardens and installed 600 bird feeders!

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What is Biodiversity?

Facts & Figures

What You Can Do

Useful Links

[The Biodiversity theme]…encompasses all the important issues of the planet in one. It is relevant and so interesting; children are innately fascinated by the world around them. It boosted me, as coordinator to really promote our local marsh and coastline.[The Biodiversity theme]…encompasses all the important issues of the planet in one. It is relevant and so interesting; children are innately fascinated by the world around them. It boosted me, as coordinator to really promote our local marsh and coastline.

Ms. Cawley, St. Mary’s BNS, Booterstown

Irish Birds Care and Identification

Discover how many different Irish birds you can identify by sight or sound. Then learn about how to attract them to your school grounds and keep them safe and healthy.

News

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So much great work went on in schools during October – who’s ready for a break? Get all your October news here.

We are delighted to announce our 6th year of Clean Air Week for 2024. The CAW crew have some facts, figures and fun activities prepared for you as well as …

Seasonal Nature Resources

Explore our Seasonal Nature Resources: Natures Calendar and Spotter Sheets here.

Resources

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Case Studies

We have an extensive range of resources covering all themes.
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Sacred Heart Secondary School, Westport

Sacred Heart School is a Secondary School in Westport, Co. Mayo. It has 590 students and 55 teaching staff. They were awarded their Green Flag for Biodiversity in May 2016.

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Our Lady of Victories Infant School

Our Lady of Victories Infant School is a Junior School in Dublin City. It has 245 students and 18 teaching staff. They were awarded their Green Flag for Biodiversity in May 2016.

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BEAM Services

BEAM (Barrow Enterprises for Adult Members with Special Needs) Services is an adult education centre providing training to adults with special needs.

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Holy Family Junior School

Holy Family Junior School is a junior primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare. It has 180 students, 18 teachers and seven Special Needs Assistants. They were awarded their Green Flag for Biodiversity in May 2017.

The Biodiversity theme is supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The NPWS aims to protect Ireland’s habitats by implementing national, European and international policy. Having healthy and functioning ecosystems is vital for protecting public health, preserving our environment and supporting Ireland’s economy.

The NPWS looks after the conservation of much of Ireland’s habitats and species. Ireland has six National Parks: Glenveagh, Co. Donegal, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo, Connemara, Co. Galway, the Burren, Co. Clare, the Wicklow Mts. and Killarney, Co. Kerry. Visit the NPWS website to learn about the various protected sites in Ireland and why they are so important.

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