Bog Appreciation Day
Thank you to everyone who came out to our @nationalheritageweek event on Sunday 18th.
We were delighted to show you around and to talk about the wonders of the bog.
Following our wonderful Ecological assessment report funded by @theheritagecouncil we were able to talk about the management recommendations given from Dr Catherine O’Connell who undertook the assessment. Understanding the value of these peatland habitats is so important. Being in community with the wonderful folk in FAB @ardeebog has been the so enriching. For me being in nature and having a sense of doing something positive in community with others amidst all the horrors and fear of this world is a real privilege.
Biggest thanks to all those who helped to make this event go so wonderfully well. Fiona @myelement_bog_forest for everything you did to help and all you provided to enrich the experience. Anne @anne.lennon2 who couldn’t be here but did so much physical prep clearing the paths so we could walk through. Also providing the event shelter and so much cheerleading from afar! There are many more to thank but @ardeesnapper Adrian for all your help in setting up and clearing up but most of all thanks for the beautiful photos recording the day and the flora and fauna seen on the way. Thanks also to Vanessa @tebbittv for her wonderful map for the day and ongoing mapping of the plot. More on this to follow.
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We will be running meitheal days where you can come and help with clearing invasive species and other jobs - (The Irish word ‘Meitheal’ means ‘a collective effort for the greater good of the community’. Meitheal is an ancient Irish tradition of a group coming together for a common purpose and working together and for each other to ensure that all succeed in achieving their goal) . We always promise to have tasty food to fuel your efforts.
Finally massive thanks to @theheritagecouncil for their support. Also for promoting our event.
FAB @ardeebog
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