Glanmire Community Garden

16/05/2026

Plant sale Saturday 16th May

Our annual plant sale is back. Saturday May 16th, 10am to 4pm, here at Yellow Belly Farm in Midleton. Last year was something special. The sun came out, the vibes were green and we sold out of nearly everything. It was honestly one of my favourite days on the farm. So this year we're going

06/05/2026

Next club night is Thursday 14th May in The Friary, details on poster.

06/05/2026

We are excited to invite you to our launch event coming up in Cork on Sunday 10th May! We've been working with County PPN to bring you a very special day full of actions to take home and inspiring speakers in the beautiful setting of Harper's Island Wetlands.

Join us for Living in Balance: Community Actions for Nature. Register now to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987019542942?aff=oddtdtcreator

About this event:
Learn how to create a plan of action for helping biodiversity in your local area with ecologist Karen Loxton, and hear how a Biodiversity Action Plan works in practice with examples from Green Skibbereen. There will be plenty of examples of actions you can replicate in your own locality!

Discover Nature Based Solutions with Michelle McKeown from UCC, what they are and how they could help locally and nationally. Find out about the different Citizen Science initiatives available from the National Biodiversity Data Centre with Rachel Hayden and how you can use them in your own work.

Complete the day with a guided walk through Harpers Island Wetlands with Birdwatch Ireland and take part in a biobiltz along the way.

When: Sunday May 10th, 10am - 4.30pm
Where: Little Island Sports Complex, Little Island, Cork
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987019542942?aff=oddtdtcreator

Who is this event for: Anyone with an interest in achieving action locally, suitable for those who are new to the topics as well as those with existing knowledge, perfect for educators such as TY coordinators or Scouts leaders, County and City Councillors, anyone nationwide but especially those in the Cork area who will benefit from meeting others locally who share these interests. All are welcome but booking is essential through the link above.

Cork City Public Participation Network Irish Environmental Network National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Council Environmental Forum Harper's Island Wetlands StreamScapes Green Skibbereen

06/05/2026

16/04/2026

🪱 Earthworm Workshop – Beaumont Quarry Wildlife Area 🌱
We are delighted to host a special workshop on earthworms at Beaumont Quarry Wildlife Area in partnership with University College Dublin. This unique, once-off event is not to be missed!
Join researchers to learn about earthworm ecology, soil health, and how you can help improve our knowledge of these invaluable species. Participants will also take part in a hands-on citizen science survey.
The day will include:
• An introduction to earthworms and their ecology
• Sampling sites in the quarry
• Discussion on soil health and biodiversity
• A practical earthworm survey
🗓 Thursday, April 23rd
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Beaumont Quarry Wildlife Area, Beaumont Drive, Cork City
Please bring warm, suitable outdoor clothing. Tea and coffee will be provided.
🌍 About the project
The SoilRise Project aims to research, protect, and raise awareness of soil biodiversity. Earthworms play a vital role in keeping our soils healthy. With the help of citizen scientists, researchers are collecting data on the distribution and diversity of earthworms across Ireland.
Participants will learn about earthworm ecology, take part in a short questionnaire, and get the chance to dig for data and discover the hidden life of our soils.
🎟 Book your place here:
https://naturenetworkireland.ie/support/attend-events/
This research project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and Biodiversa+, under the European Biodiversity Partnership.

16/04/2026

Date for your diary! Will be selling at the Fota Plant & Craft Fair on Sunday and the weather is looking good.

Need to get lots of sales to cover the cost of the plants I will buy!

07/04/2026

26/03/2026

Join us during the life long learning festival for an amazing workshop to create a botanical plaster cast with Artist Aine Farrell.