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The secret life of solitary bees

27th June 2020

Grey Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) © Lill Dunne Dr Úna FitzPatrick, Senior Ecologist at the National Biodiversity Data Centre and co-founder of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, introduces the amazing, little-known world of our solitary bees. Have you ever heard … Continued

55% of Councils have become partners with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

26th June 2020

Ireland’s pollinating insects are under threat, with one-third of our 98 wild bee species at risk of extinction. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan aims to reverse these declines and has identified 42 specific evidence-based actions to make public land, farmland, and … Continued

The business of helping pollinators

25th June 2020

When we published the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan at the end of 2015, I didn’t envisage businesses playing a big role in helping. I couldn’t have been more wrong! It seems like every time I quote the number of business supporters, … Continued

Working together with farmers to help pollinators

24th June 2020

50 years ago, our farms were pollinator havens. Extensive hedgerows flowered in spring and hay meadows in summer; and well-fed pollinators buzzed around, free from chemicals. Times change and things move on, but sometimes hidden within progress there can be … Continued

Don’t mow, let it grow – and amazing things will happen!

23rd June 2020

I think if our wild bees could talk, the two things they would ask us to do is to let our hedgerows flower and to let more grassy areas bloom. If we did this across the island it would provide … Continued

SuperValu gets behind the All-Ireland plan to save the bees

22nd June 2020

In 2020, SuperValu became a major partner to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan by funding the Project Officer position. In doing so, they are supporting our ongoing work with communities, councils, gardeners and schools. With this support, we have been able … Continued

World Bee Day 2020

14th May 2020

World Bee Day is May 20th. We have lots of suggestions to help you mark World Bee Day and help to create awareness of the importance of bees, which you can view and download from our dedicated web page here. … Continued

New guidelines published for users of imported bumblebee colonies

7th May 2020

We are delighted to release this important technical how-to-guide for growers. It outlines current best practice on the use of imported bumblebee colonies. Thanks to Sarah Larragy, Irish Research Council Scholar, Maynooth University, for the text and to the following … Continued

Does the lockdown bring any silver linings?

28th April 2020

Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio), a rare wildflower species has recently appeared on a grassy verge in a Portlaoise housing estate, which is usually mown regularly. Does the national lockdown have any silver linings? Well, one was seeing the motorway verges … Continued

2019 Local Authority Pollinator Award newsletter published

16th April 2020

Our newsletter on the 2019 Local Authority Pollinator Award has just been published. The Local Authority Pollinator Award is a special award in the Tidy Towns competition, funded by the Local Authority Heritage Officer network, and awards a total of … Continued

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The Buzz

RTE Nationwide coverage of the AIPP is now available to view from our website

How are councils, community groups and farmers supporting pollinators? Sincere thanks to RTÉ and HiLite Productions for allowing us to share this programme as an educational tool. Details

NEW: Free online interactive course:

Learn to identify our 6 most common bumblebees. There are activities and quizzes to test your progress and get feedback on answers. Details

Pollinator Plan February Newsletter

Plan updates as well as what to spot and what action to take this month! Details

New short animation: What's the buzz about bees?

Learn about Ireland's 99 bee species Details

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Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage@DeptHousingIRL·

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Minister Noonan has launched a public consultation as part of the NPWS Review.

You can have your say by following this link ▶️ http://bit.ly/3sOMCkb

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NBG Ireland @NBGGlasnevin·

4 Mar

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-introduction-to-the-spring-flowering-plants-project-online-tickets-142249410817
Our next lecture, coming up next week as part of our Spring Online Talks. An informative and uplifting introduction to Ireland's wildlflowers and how you can take part in an important citizen science project, with Oisín Duffy @BioDataCentre
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Tramore Eco Group 🌍@TramoreEcoGroup·

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@qofuns @PollinatorPlan @BioInSchools @TidyTownsIre @KANDLEi @Carlow_Co_Co Just leave the grass grow, just a little bit longer at this time of the year, it really does help. Come on everyone help our bees and wildlife to flourish 🌻🐞🦋🪰

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The Heritage Council @HeritageHubIRE·

4 Mar

Applications are now open for our Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2021.
Closing date for applications is 29th March 2021⤵️
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Queen of Universe NS @qofuns·

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Lots at @qofuns for bumblebees to forage on when they emerge from hibernation like Willow & Dandelion, but the Crocus we all planted in Nov. looking super these days-all a great early source of pollen for bees @BioInSchools @PollinatorPlan @TidyTownsIre @KANDLEi @Carlow_Co_Co https://twitter.com/qofuns/status/1332315625323180033

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Marine Institute@MarineInst·

4 Mar

Some #Spring images from our @MarineInst facilities at Oranmore, Galway and Newport, Mayo. 🌼🌱
Looking forward to the launch of the @PollinatorPlan for business AIPP2021-2025, this month. #greenspaces #environment #GGSustainability #Wildflowers #Bughotel @BioDataCentre

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