National Biodiversity Week is an annual celebration of Ireland’s biodiversity and the importance of protecting it. This year, Irish Seed Savers is joining the festivities by offering a host of free activities on Saturday May 18th. Read on to find out more…..
‘A Day in the Life of Irish Seed Savers’ Photographic Event
At Irish Seed Savers, we practice agroecology, are Farming for Nature Ambassadors and a designated area of conservation for the Native Irish Honey Bee. We combine our work in conserving Ireland’s heritage food crops, with protecting the natural world in which we work. Our 20-acre farm has a range of habitats for wildlife – woodland, wetland and meadow grassland. Home to badgers, foxes, pine martens, hares and stoats, we frequently observe buzzards, hen harriers, kits and bats hunting over our site. The woodland in front of our offices is home to 2 nesting pairs of Jays, while the adjacent wetland hosts snipe, woodcock, herons, duck and of course, frogs.
On 18 May – we are inviting photographers to our 20-acre organic farm to celebrate biodiversity through an event themed “A Day in the life of Irish Seed Savers’ – capturing some of the wealth of biodiversity on our site.
The images captured will be displayed online through our social media, and an exhibition of a selection of images will be curated and displayed at a venue to be confirmed.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day for participants. To sign up visit https://irishseedsavers.ie/product/a-day-in-the-lif…otographic-event/
Guided Tour of Heritage Seed Gardens
The heritage seed gardens at Irish Seed Savers are a showcase of the rich biodiversity of Ireland, and the guided tour will offer a unique opportunity to learn about the history, natural cultural heritage and ecology of the site.
The tour is suitable for all ages and is led by our knowledgeable and expert team who are passionate about the importance of biodiversity. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the different varieties of heirloom vegetable crops that are grown for seed at Irish Seed Savers, including the regenerative agriculture practices on site that support its thriving biodiversity.
This tour is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the rich biodiversity of Ireland and the importance of protecting it for future generations.
To sign up visit https://irishseedsavers.ie/product/guided-tour-of-h…age-seed-gardens/
Guided Tour of Heritage Orchards
The heritage orchards at Irish Seed Savers are a showcase of the rich biodiversity of Ireland, and the guided tour will offer a unique opportunity to learn about the history, natural cultural heritage, ecology of the site and view the National Irish Heritage Apple Tree Collection.
The tour is suitable for all ages and is led by our knowledgeable and expert team who are passionate about the importance of biodiversity. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the different varieties of Irish heritage apple trees conserved at Irish Seed Savers, including the regenerative agriculture practices on site that support its thriving biodiversity.
This tour is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the rich biodiversity of Ireland and the importance of protecting it for future generations.
To sign up visit https://irishseedsavers.ie/product/guided-tour-of-h…hards-2-30pm-4pm/
