A group promoting the positive use of Merlin Woods and its meadows #savethemeadows
Galway
Joined November 2012
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FriendsofMerlinWoods retweeted
Huge thanks to 3,652 of you who went out hunting for #NewYearPlantHunt!
You sent us >25K records of an astonishing 663 different wildflower spp. blooming across Britain & Ireland
Headline results in our infographic👇
More details on our 2026 Results page:
bsbi.org/take-part/activitie…
FriendsofMerlinWoods retweeted
So, what do we do with the #NewYearPlantHunt data that 1000s of plant-lovers have collected over past decade?
We joined forces with @metoffice to investigate correlations between rising temperatures & your plant records.
Initial results in graph & here:
bsbi.org/about/news/latest-n…
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A wonderful afternoon for #TheHearthofWinter #WinterSolstice yesterday #Merlinwoods #Galway #Ireland hanging homemade feeders .music and poetry with great chats . Merry xmas last event for 2024
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Our annual communityevent #TheHearthofWinter will be celebrated on Sunday Dec 21st at #Merlinwoods #Galway with the hamging of the homemade feeders .music, chat poetry and all are welcome . 4-5pm #Summersolstice
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All over the island of Ireland, communities are reducing their use of pesticides, and many have eliminated them altogether.
Find out about some of the towns that are protecting pollinators and human health by saying no to harmful sprays ➡️ tinyurl.com/y2fmuhak
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#Culturenight Fri Sept 19th 6.30pm #TheWoodlandThrone #Merlinwoods Community garden Doughiska rd #Galway
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#Biodiversityweek #Merlinwoods #Galway #Ireland Check out "Discovering Butterflies,Bumblebees and Dragonflies of Merlin Woods" eventbrite.ie/e/discovering-… @eventbritehelp
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galwayartscentre.ie/whats-on… Wild Justice Galway City
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Meadows full of flowering delights an it is just the beginning of the season #Merlinwoods #Galway #Ireland #wildflowers
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Evening time in the meadows and south woods #Merlinwoods #Galway lots of bird sound and selection of flowers
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📢 New resource: Pollinator-friendly management of healthcare sites
Biodiversity & human health are interlinked - healthcare sites managed for pollinators can support the environment whilst also helping patient & staff wellbeing
Find out more here ➡️ pollinators.ie/healthcaresit…
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There's no greater horror than this Extinction Economy.
ALT Rapidly declining insect populations spell catastrophe for 'the survival of mankind,' scientists warn By Nick Whigham Published February 11, 2019 9:28am EST A decline in insect populations happening across the planet has Earth’s ecosystems and humankind facing catastrophic consequences.
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As part of #TreeWeek members of our Green Schools Committee planted some bare root apple trees and flowering bulbs in the Community garden with @FriendsMerlinWD and Biodiversity Officer Paula @GalwayCityCo. Great learning took place on the day. @GreenSchoolsIre #Biodiversity
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Are you passionate about protecting and celebrating local heritage? Our Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now open for applications!
This scheme is designed to support communities and heritage NGOs in continuing their existing projects or launching new initiatives that preserve and promote our heritage. Whether you're working on conservation, research, or engagement activities, we want to hear from you.
Read more and apply at heritagecouncil.ie/funding/c…
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📢 Call for applications is open!
📝 @IPBES is looking for new fellows to contribute to its Second Global Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, providing key insights for global decision-making.
📅 Deadline: 28 March 2025
🔗ipbes.net/second-global-asse…
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Every species plays a crucial role in our ecosystems, from food production to water recycling. Understanding these roles and connections is essential for effective conservation.
via @TheWCS
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Fran and I put all our passion into this one. We hope you'll like it 😊
Coming soon! Identification Guide to the Non-Native Invasive Plants of Britain and Ireland by Fran Giaquinto and @Phoebeob1 🌸
Visit our website to learn more and preorder your copy 📖
#nonnativeplants #invasivespecies #invasiveplants #invasivealienspecies #botany
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A lovely gathering this morning at the garden in #Merlinwoods #Galway #brideogs #brigidsday #Brigidscrisses Farewell to the winter ...hopefully
