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Origin Green ‘Pathways to Biodiversity’ – a company viewpoint Webinar (December)

17th November 2021

Origin Green, Bord Bia’s food sustainability programme, in conjunction with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP) will be hosting the third of three ‘Pathways to Biodiversity’ webinars on 1st December 2021, 1000-1100. This time, the webinar will focus on how companies … Continued

Planting native trees for pollinators

5th November 2021

It is the perfect time of the year to plant additional pollinator-friendly native trees in your garden, park or on your farm. In order to survive, pollinators need flowers that produce lots of nectar (for energy) and pollen (for protein). … Continued

New bee arrives in Ireland!

22nd October 2021

Amid worries about declines in Irish bees, one solitary bee species is bucking the trend and has just arrived. The Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) has migrated from Britain to set up home in Ireland for the first time. The … Continued

The importance of species-rich meadows and grasslands (even mini ones!)

7th October 2021

Grasslands – our most threatened habitats You may be surprised to learn that species-rich meadows and grasslands are among the most threatened habitats in Ireland, with huge losses happening almost unnoticed. For example, surveys undertaken by the National Parks & … Continued

Growing Native Trees from Seed

6th October 2021

Help pollinators by growing native trees from seed With the beautiful autumnal colours starting to appear, this is the perfect time to start collecting seeds from our native trees. The Rowan, Hawthorn and Elder berries are looking splendid this autumn … Continued

Bulbs for Bees – A Gaisce award challenge

15th September 2021

A National Challenge, a Crucial Goal The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is honoured to support Gaisce in a campaign to celebrate their 35th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Gaisce identified a special challenge to help Ireland’s biodiversity. Gaisce are asking … Continued

Origin Green ‘Pathways to Biodiversity’ – ‘Farmland Biodiversity’ Webinar (October)

9th September 2021

Origin Green, Bord Bia’s food sustainability programme, in conjunction with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP) will be hosting the second of three ‘Pathways to Biodiversity’ webinars on 27th October 2021, 1000-1100. This time, the webinar will focus on how AIPP … Continued

The UCD Great Yellow Bumblebee Recording ‘Blitz’

24th August 2021

The Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) The Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus; GYBB) is the rarest of our true bumblebees in Ireland, and is classified as Endangered on the Irish Red List. The only remaining population is now on … Continued

Collecting native Irish wildflower seeds

18th August 2021

Tufted Vetch flower, seed pods and seeds. It’s feeling a lot like autumn these days, as I sit here in my woolly socks, and you’ll notice seed heads have developed on the flowers in your garden and further afield. … Continued

Cobh Tidy Towns creates a Pollinator Map

13th August 2021

Cobh Tidy Towns understands the importance of protecting and providing food sources and nesting sites for pollinating insects. Cobh has an incredible 37 sites that are managed by the community to help pollinators. Cobh is positively buzzing. And that just … Continued

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