BIODIVERSITY CORRIDORS
Wild Workers want to extend biodiversity corridors alongside existing hiking and cycling trails, so both people, animals, plants and pollinators can move freely. We will work on trails between the Knights Walking Trail and the Mullaghareirk Walking Trail
WHO CAN JOIN?
Everyone!!.
And that means you!!
You need no prior experience in ecology, conservation or biodiversity. All you need is a yearning to learn in nature from nature.
There are a number of elements of Wild Work that are aimed at children and families, however this course is for adults.
WHAT IS YOUR TIME COMMITMENT
The course consists of 6 modules that will run over 12 weeks. The dates and locations are outlined below.
| Module | Date | Broadford (Group1) | Glin (Group 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
8th April |
2pm - 4pm |
6pm - 8pm |
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2 |
13th May |
2pm - 4pm |
6pm - 8pm |
|
3 |
3rd June |
2pm - 4pm |
6pm - 8pm |
|
4 |
8th July |
2pm - 4pm |
6pm - 8pm |
|
5 |
5th August |
2pm - 4pm |
6pm - 8pm |
|
6 |
2nd September |
2pm - 4pm |
6pm - 8pm |
COURSE DETAILS
| Topic | Activity |
|---|---|
|
Introduction to Biodiversity Corridors |
Introduction to the concept of Biodiversity Corridors and an overview of the site location. Exploring areas that could be improved to benefit biodiversity. |
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Habitats & Habitat Mapping |
Explore and define habitats in the area, followed by a practical habitat mapping exercise. Carry out a simple action to improve an area for biodiversity. |
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Focus on pollinators: Bumblebees |
Introduction to bumblebees followed by a practical lesson in bumblebee identification and monitoring. Habitat management for bumblebees. |
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Focus on pollinators: Butterflies |
Introduction to butterflies followed by a practical lesson in butterfly identification and monitoring. Habitat management for butterflies. |
|
Invasive Alien Species (IAS) |
Understand the threats posed by Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and be able to identify common IAS species. Explore best practice for the management of IAS. |
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Biodiversity Corridors and Habitat Management |
Explore the principles of managing habitats for biodiversity and linking habitats through biodiversity corridors. Summary of the course and action planning for the future. |
Location
Below are the locations of our Wild Work in Action – Biodiversity Corridors in West Limerick. If you click on each location it will give you the details of the meeting points of each course.
Contact
- +353 21 4613 432
- [email protected]