Biodiversity looks at steps which can be taken in schools to increase awareness of the importance of native plants, animals and habitats, and to increase species-richness in a locality.
During 2022/23 students planted 6,500 trees, created 330 vegetable gardens and installed 600 bird feeders!
Case studies
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Scoil Bhríde Eglantine
Scoil Bhríde Eglantine is a Primary School on the Douglas Road in Cork City. It has 550 students and over [...]
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Our Lady of Victories Infant School
Our Lady of Victories Infant School is a Junior School in Dublin City. It has 245 students and 18 teaching staff. They were awarded their Green Flag for Biodiversity in May 2016.
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Sacred Heart Secondary School, Westport
Sacred Heart School is a Secondary School in Westport, Co. Mayo. It has 590 students and 55 teaching staff. They [...]
[The Biodiversity theme]…encompasses all the important issues of the planet in one. It is relevant and so interesting; children are innately fascinated by the world around them. It boosted me, as coordinator to really promote our local marsh and coastline.
Videos
Irish Birds Care and Identification
Discover how many different Irish birds you can identify by sight or sound. Then learn about how to attract them to your school grounds and keep them safe and healthy.
