Coot
Fulica atra
Cearc cheannann

Lots of birdlife on the lake in LHDParklands in #Newbridge including the #Coot family - in Irish Cearc cheannann (the hen with a blaze on its forehead

Feeds mainly on plants around the lake, also feeds on seeds, insects, algae & small fish.

Date for your Diary!

Looking forward to this year’s Hopkins Literary Festival which will take place from July 19th - 25th 2024 in @NewCol_official Theatre & other local venues.

The programme of events can be accessed here:
gerardmanleyhopkins.org/hopkins_festiv…

#HopkinsLiteraryFestival

#butterfly

Green-veined White
Pieris napi
Bánóg Uaine

Tends to have two broods in a year – one in spring & the other in summer.

Flight period generally April to September, found in damp meadows, woodland margins & hedgerows.

Nectar sources include dandelion, cuckooflower.

#NationalBiodiversityWeek

It's about connecting people with nature & encouraging them to explore & discover the fabulous flora & fauna in the local area.

Could you play a part in protecting YOUR local #biodiversity ?

National Bike Week 11th to 19th May 2024

Cycling is fun & gets you out in the fresh air;

You save money by leaving the car at home & fewer car journeys reduce pollutants in the atmosphere;

Bicycle upkeep, maintenance & repairs are affordable;

Seachtain na Rothar

Cuckoo, tail waving

Three of our #Volunteers heading out Station Rd. here in #Newbridge on a #LitterPick last tuesday evening.

We will meet each tuesday evening at 7:30 pm for work projects from May to August & if you have an hour to spare please let us know.

#PickAPatch
#NationalSpringClean

The Yarn Bomb - Mad as a Box of Frogs runs in the #LiffeyLinearPark from Sat 1 June to Sunday 30 June.

Lots of folks contribute to this huge installation in the Liffey Linear Park each year.

More Info:
junefest.ie/events
&
facebook.com/kildareyarnbom…

Orange Tip #Butterfly
Anthocharis cardamines
Barr buí

One of our medium-sized #Butterflies .
Males are white with bright orange wingtips.
Females are white with black wingtips.
Both have mottled green underwings.
Larval plants are Cuckooflower & Garlic Mustard.

Kildare Biodiversity Week will be taking place from Friday 17th to Sunday 26th May.
The event booklet for County Kildare has been compiled by the Heritage Team in Kildare County Council, and is available shorturl.at/fl248
Irish Enviro Network The Heritage Council

Do future you a favour & think about tomorrow’s breakfast plans.

Save yourself time and feel more organised by prepping one thing tonight for tomorrow’s breakfast –

Knowing what you’re going to eat will help to #StopBreakfastFoodWaste

It's almost #KildareBiodiversityWeek

Call into us & pick up a brochure to see what events are on!

National Bike Week 11th to 19th May 2024

Provision of cycle lanes & parking stands is increasing thus fostering a cycling culture;

Cycling is an environmentally friendly option, helps reduce our carbon emissions & congestion on our roads;

Seachtain na Rothar

Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
Cearc uisce
(AKA waterhen)

Resident & common on freshwater habitats including urban canals or lakes.

A dark brownish bird with yellow/green long sturdy legs, a white line along the flanks, white sides to its under tail & blue-grey underneath.

Keep your bread fresh & tasty!

Store it in a bread bin or a paper bag at room temperature.

This allows for proper air circulation while preventing it from drying out too quickly. Remember, the fridge isn't a friend to bread – keep it out for ultimate freshness!

QUIZZERS! A date for your diary…
Come out and support the Family Resource Centre at our fun quiz!
👇
#Newbridge

junefest.ie/events/quiz-ni…

#NationalBiodiversityWeek2024
When: 17th – 26th May'24
Where: Countrywide

It's about connecting people with nature & encouraging them to explore & discover the fabulous flora & fauna in the local area

Check out the Events Calendar at:
biodiversityweek.ie/events-calenda…

Kildare Heritage

Some final tree maintenance in the #LiffeyLinearPark last Saturday.

Thanks to all who took part in this exercise.

A comphrehensive #Litter pick was also carried out & all bins serviced.

What a lovely morning it was!

Top Tips make the most of your fridge!

The fridge is one of the most important tools you have in fighting food waste. It’s something we use so often, but we rarely think about how it works best.

Find out how to make the most of your fridge: stopfoodwaste.ie/resource/get-t…

Get ready for Yoga in the Park - 1st June👇
#Newbridge
junefest.ie/events/pilates…