Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability.
Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise in sustainability.
Coimisiún na Meán stated; ‘”Ours to Protect”, is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.’
This week Highland Radio spoke to Donna Mullen Author of Make Your Home a Nature Reserve:
Did you know?
Biodiversity week takes place from May 17th until May 26th.
The annual 10-day celebration of nature and wildlife offers a variety of free events and activities for the whole family (ien.ie)
Biodiversity is more than bees – it includes all types of animals from pine martins to foxes and Irish native flora.
Why it’s important!
Its estimated that one in every fifth species is in Ireland threatened with extinction (Biodiversity Ireland).
This includes the corncrake which can now only be found in Donegal and Mayo (Biodiversity Ireland).
A programme of FREE events taking place around the county can be found HERE.
Make Your Home a Nature Reserve also shows a variety of way you can welcome you local fauna into your garden.
“These beautiful and fascinating creatures need a little help from us, as their natural habitats are under pressure.
It’s time to invite nature into your home – whether it’s a window box, a suburban garden or a farm. Learn how to build a pond, make places for bats to roost and spaces for hedgehogs to ramble. Discover the amazing secret lives of Ireland’s wildlife, from tiny bugs to large mammals.
Do try this at home!”
Learn More:
https://ien.ie/biodiversity-week-time-to-connect-with-nature/
https://biodiversityireland.ie/ipbes-irelands-biodiversity-crisis/
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