Well, it’s been a dizzying couple of months for me; lots of research, visiting projects, training, shadowing other TCV staff, conferences, events and generally finding my feet. The spring shoots, sunshine and showers are here ...
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Oakfield Tree Planting
Organised and delivered my first media event in Carrickfergus on Monday! Oakfield Primary School helped us plant 150 native Irish trees in Bashfordsland wood in order to increase the diversity and interest of the site. The ...
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Spiders and Steep Learning Curves
Well, this wouldn’t be Natural Communities without steep learning curves, and I’ve entered into one these last few weeks in the form of Child-led Play. All my work in conservation and the outdoors up to now has been with ...
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John Muir + mountain bike + seed bombs = FUN!
The title sums up whats been happening in March :)
Part of the Natural Communities Trainee-ship with The Conservation Volunteers includes training, as you probably would expect! While we all come into this position with ...
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Bread, Stars and Forest Gardens
Well I have to say this month seems to have gone by in a whirl and I have the feeling that it’s only going to go quicker as the year progresses. Since my last blog I’ve been busy developing an events programme for the next ...
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