Friends of the Dripsey Rivers

30/05/2026

Cheered on the rowers at Ocean to City while supporting Cork biodiversity hub in Blackrock

24/05/2026

We were proud to join the The Environmental Forum and many other groups yesterday to be a voice for nature.

24/05/2026

18/04/2026

A big thank you to the locals who joined us for the . The April weather took a break from showers for a few hours for us

13/04/2026

Hopefully the future is bright for these tiddlers

13/04/2026

These guys do fantastic work. Hope to see ye there

Join us at Cork Biodiversity Hub on Thursday 16th April for an inspiring and practical evening talk:

🌼 Gardening for Biodiversity: How to Take Practical Action on Biodiversity Loss in Your Green Space

We’re delighted to welcome Aimi of Crooked Boot Farm and Nursery, an organic horticulturalist and environmental educator specialising in rewilding and biodiversity.

📅 Thursday, 16th April
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Cork Biodiversity Hub, Ballincollig (P31 PX67)

🌱 Learn simple, effective ways to support pollinators and wildlife right in your own garden or outdoor space.

🌸 Aimi will also bring a selection of plants to help you get started—cash purchases available on the night.

📩 Book your spot: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 086 8371166

12/04/2026

A dipper at sheeps bridge checking out his new housing options

12/04/2026

How do we find balance within our eco-system? Learn how to take action for nature in your community at our Biodiversity Week launch!

Cork County PPN are delighted to host the Irish Environmental Network to launch Biodiversity Week.

Where: Little Island Sport Complex, Little Island, Cork (Well served by public transport!)
When: Sunday, May 10 10 AM - 4 PM

Why attend this event?
Join us to learn how to take action for nature in your community. Humans have the power to shape their landscape for better or worse, creating or destroying habitats that support the wildlife around us and support our own survival.

Through local collective action we can make a huge difference to our eco-system that we rely on for clean air, fresh water, high quality food, and our physical and mental health. How can we live side by side with our wild neighbours so that we can all thrive? Find out at our launch event for National Biodiversity Week!

What will the day include?
Learn how to create a plan of action and explore ideas for your own community with a workshop on creating a Biodiversity Action Plan led by ecologist Karen Loxton.
Hear from a local group, Green Skibbereen, who has the experience of creating their own plan. They will showcase their own actions and ideas that can be applied to other areas. In addition we will hear of their work as the Irish partners for the Forestcarbovision project.

Discover how to identify and catalogue the wildlife in your area through Citizen Science initiatives. We are joined by Rachel Hayden of the National Biodiversity Data Centre who will show us how to record wildlife and help us in the field later in the day.

Lunch and refreshments included.

Who is this event for?
Whether you are a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or are a completely new explorer, everyone is welcome! The day will teach you how to take action within your community, so anyone involved in a local group of any kind or who wants to get involved in something locally are encouraged to join us for the day.

Further information:
National Biodiversity Week takes place this May, Friday 15th - Sunday 24th with free events around the country. Find out more here: www.biodiversityweek.ie

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-actions-for-nature-tickets-1987019542942?aff=oddtdtcreator

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12/04/2026

After a much needed break, the group are back at it. Weaving willow baskets for the local dippers and resolving the local dippers accommodation crisis