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FREE EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY...
"Celebrating Our Natural Heritage”
Saturday, 20th August
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Sunday, 21st August
Saturday, 20th August
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Sunday, 21st August
Official opening on Saturday 20th August at 11am with a few songs by Cork’s own JOHN SPILLANE, musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller and nature lover.
We are delighted to showcase our outstanding natural heritage with a stunning photographic exhibition of some local wildlife never before seen in public. Many of these species are now in imminent danger of disappearance. Tracton Biodiversity Group aims, with the help and support of our community, to reverse this decline; to protect our precious aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems through public events such as this and engagement with stakeholders and policy makers.
Come and join us to help promote the cause of habitat protection and species retention in this highly valued and exceptionally beautiful part of Cork.
We are delighted to showcase our outstanding natural heritage with a stunning photographic exhibition of some local wildlife never before seen in public. Many of these species are now in imminent danger of disappearance. Tracton Biodiversity Group aims, with the help and support of our community, to reverse this decline; to protect our precious aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems through public events such as this and engagement with stakeholders and policy makers.
Come and join us to help promote the cause of habitat protection and species retention in this highly valued and exceptionally beautiful part of Cork.
Full weekend programme of talks, walks and other events. No need to book, but if you would like to make enquiries please direct them to: Helen on 087 2909739 or email tracton.biodiversity@gmail.com
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No need to book, but if you would like to make enquiries please direct them to: Helen on 087 2909739 or email tracton.biodiversity@gmail.com
Funded by the Heritage Council under Cork Co.Co. 2022 Heritage funding programme and Local Authority Community waters programme.
There's something special about Tracton...
From an ecological perspective, the diversity of the natural habitats in our local area makes Tracton unique.
The combination of woodland, estuary, salt marsh, open farmland, freshwater lake, rivers and shoreline attracts a wide variety of butterflies, moths migrant birds and other animals, and it supports rare and unusual plants. To the members of these different species Tracton is home; it provides the special conditions they require to survive, grow, thrive and rear their families.
WATER QUALITY SURVEY
Water is key to the beauty and viability of the Tracton area, which is home to rare and protected species of plants and insects.
The first step to preserving and enhancing the rich biodiversity and our incomparable environment is to survey the quality of the water in the Minane River Valley. This survey will be carried out in due course, and the results will be reported here when they are available. Please click here for further details.
If you are interested to learn more about the wonderfully unique environment in which you live, and also fun ways in which you and your family can appreciate and contribute to maintaining this biodiversity, please provide us with your email address so that we can notify you of upcoming activities and events.
These include:
For further information please email Helen, or call 087 2909739.
The combination of woodland, estuary, salt marsh, open farmland, freshwater lake, rivers and shoreline attracts a wide variety of butterflies, moths migrant birds and other animals, and it supports rare and unusual plants. To the members of these different species Tracton is home; it provides the special conditions they require to survive, grow, thrive and rear their families.
WATER QUALITY SURVEY
Water is key to the beauty and viability of the Tracton area, which is home to rare and protected species of plants and insects.
The first step to preserving and enhancing the rich biodiversity and our incomparable environment is to survey the quality of the water in the Minane River Valley. This survey will be carried out in due course, and the results will be reported here when they are available. Please click here for further details.
If you are interested to learn more about the wonderfully unique environment in which you live, and also fun ways in which you and your family can appreciate and contribute to maintaining this biodiversity, please provide us with your email address so that we can notify you of upcoming activities and events.
These include:
- Monthly nature walks
- Nature documentaries
- Workshops for adults and children
- Talks
- River trips
For further information please email Helen, or call 087 2909739.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead (cultural anthropololgist)
Margaret Mead (cultural anthropololgist)
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Photos by Derry Manley...
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