🦋 The Nature Restoration Law has come into force! 🇮🇪 So what could this mean to Ireland and people's health? 🌱 Spending time in-and-around nature is linked to enormous health benefits, so let's explore it a bit further. 🧵 1/7 - a green (and blue) thread.

Great morning in An Trá Mhór with Galway County Council Clean Coasts and Leave No Trace Ireland Only small showers😂 #BlueFlagBeaches

OPEN FOR BOOKINGS NOW 💙 The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme in Co. Clare and Co. Galway for 2024-2025. nationalaquarium.ie/explorerseduca… Explorers Education Programme Marine Institute #BackToSchool

As kids return to school this week remember to slow down around schools, stay alert for young pedestrians and cyclists, and avoid distractions. Simple steps can make a big difference #BackToSchool #RoadSafety independent.ie/life/motoring/…

We finished our last #Heritageweek2024 with #Botanicalart in the #Merlinwoods community garden sheltered at the back of the container . #Galway Thanks to everyone who has participated all week or facilitated events. We cancelled only three out of ten due to weather . Not too bad

THANK YOU ALL💙 As we come to the end of Summer, the Aquarium would like to thank all our visitors for choosing the Aquarium Experience. We have so many funny stories, and shared experiences, we look forward to seeing you again. #ThankYou

Galway Climate Festival 12-15 September 'Climate Inspirations-Communities in Action’ is an innovative, creative and collaborative festival which aims to change the narrative around climate action to one of positivity. See the full programme at GalwayClimateFestival.ie

A beautiful Oasis in Salthill, the one place you will be happy. Don’t look back in anger, I heard them say😂 #Salthill #Oasis

Tuatha volunteers have spent summer working with Galway City Council parks staff transforming #TerrylandForest Park into an #OutdoorClassroom. Latest addition is the #EndangeredSpecies Trail as we prepare for the park's 25th birthday in 2025. Part of the Galway National Park City vision. London National Park City*

Leave No Trace by Naomi Berrill. A Creative Ireland project see; youtu.be/8F6LNYjqrw4?fe… #GalwayBay

If you are interested in exploring nature based solutions to flooding and water quality check out this event and mark the date in your diary. Wexford County Council Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Teagasc Dairy Industry Ireland National Parks and Wildlife Service

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️‍➡️The first ‘Morning Move’ of the season this morning! You should see these incredible children go!!! 🎉⚡#ActiveSchool #CityCentre #GalwayCity

The overspend by the OPW on a bike shed reminds us of a similar overspend / under-delivery with public funds in Galway. This behaviour breeds cynicism. The people responsible should explain themselves and blow a whistle if needs be. Dara Bradley

#TerrylandForest School #Galway is an exciting new eco-learning programme. This initiative is a sign of how mature nature has become in Terryland,& that with its woods, meadows, & hedgerows, it can support an Outdoor Classroom for schools & young people. Galway National Park City in action!

#WoodlandCoppicing workshops coming up #MerlinWoods #Galway book through eventbrite eventbrite.ie/e/woodland-cop…

A #wolf was spotted in developing Irish temperate #rainforest this morn! One of the animal rock sculptures along #Extinction Ireland heritage trail in #TerrylandForest Park Galway city. Last Galway wolf was killed here in 1720s.Trails part of vision of Galway as #NationalParkCity

Many people hate wasps, but they’re smarter than you might think – and ecologically important theconversation.com/many-people-ha…

Scientific studies have shown that being in nature can help improve mental health and cognitive function. Learn more about some of the benefits of urban trees 🌳 Via The Nature Conservancy

A Bridge Transformed by Community Volunteerism & Council cooperation.Congrats to volunteers that transformed old forgotten bridge in TerrylandForest into thing of beauty that will become one of Galway's major heritage features & key part of new city green walking & cycling route

Nice morning for the bike with minimal trip chaining today. Some of the active travel routes in Galway are not just useful for getting to schools but they are scenic too. #Salthill 1/2