There is More to Peatlands than Turf - Exploring the Peatland Habitats of Ireland
Peatlands have made news headlines throughout the past year with the cessation of turf cutting, however there is a lot more to peatlands than their use for turf.
The peatlands of Ireland are a habitat, a home for plants and animals such as the Sundew, Butterwort, Bog Cotton, Curlew, Snipe and Red Grouse.
The Irish Peatland Cconservation Council are offering a half day workshop entitled the 'Peatland Habitats of Ireland' on the 5th May from 9.30am-1pm at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
The workshop will include both a presentation on the formation of peatlands, flora and fauna, utilisation of peatlands and a guided walk across Lodge bog, the last remaining 35Ha of Lullymore bog, once the largest raised bog in the midlands of Ireland.
The workshop will cost €30 per participant and places are limited.
To book your space contact 045-860133 or e-mail bogs@ipcc.ie.