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Join us for the July 10th edition of Field Good Fridays - Invasive species and citizen science
This will be a two-part workshop starting with a classroom presentation all about invasive species, including: ID of common problem species we have here in ireland, why and how they threaten wildlife, habitats and human health, practical methods to control invasives and biosecurity actions to prevent their spread.
In this session we will also be learning all about how to contribute to citizen science, and how to log information on the the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
The second part on the workshop will be a hands-on outdoor field experience where we will ID some of the
invasive species at the Common Knowledge site and carry out ecosystem restoration work to help control them and manage their spread.
This workshop will give attendees the knowledge and skills to bring back to their own communities to take real positive action for biodiversity.
This months guest teacher is Michele Taylor:
Michele is a nature educator with a background in Zoology, Ecology and Conservation Science.
Experienced in workshop facilitation, creating and educating community and volunteer groups in ecosystem restoration and leading them to long-term sustainability. Areas of specialism and interest include, rewilding, wetland and bog conservation, invasive species ecology. Michele strongly believe in the power of citizen science in nature conservation and particularly enjoy connecting people to their landscape and building community.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of community care and connection!
What does a typical Field Good Friday look like?
9.45 - Meet in the Octagon Hall of the Common Knowledge Centre
10:00 - 13:00: Morning workshop incl classroom/land-based elements
13.00 - Break for lunch together (provided)
14:00 - 16.00: Continuing on classroom/land-based elements
16.00 - 16.30: Coffee, cake and reflections on the day together before heading home
What you need to bring
Comfortable and waterproof walking shoes/boots
Comfortable and Weather-appropriate clothing
A refillable water bottle
About Field Good Fridays
Field Good Fridays is a free, monthly environmental education programme at The Common Knowledge Centre in Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Set on our 50 acre regenerative site, it brings people together to restore ecosystems, build practical climate skills, and connect with community. Through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on projects outdoors, participants explore regenerative food growing, ecological restoration, and sustainable land care. Open to all backgrounds and experience levels, the programme has engaged over 600 people to date, with participants reporting increased confidence to take meaningful climate action in their own homes and communities.
Field Good Fridays is funded by the Airtricity Green Generations Fund, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as part of the National Philanthropic Pilot scheme, and Patagonia 1% for the planet.