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!

[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

We have an extensive range of resources covering all themes.

Let’s be smart and save water this summer! Join us in celebrating Water Saving Week! Designed in collaboration with Design For Good, the campaign features short-form videos with actionable tips …

Limerick School Project SeaKeepers explore the rocky shore at Lahinch! 1st class at Limerick School Project were the lucky winners of this year’s SeaKeepers Project and Green-Schools Marine team were …

Seasonal Nature Resources

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

Resources

We have an extensive range of resources covering all themes.

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.

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