Kerry Biosphere Reserve

Welcome to the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for sustainable development. #kerrybiosphere

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Our smallest planter installed to date, at Scoil Bhríde Primary School. This planter is awash with Yellow Flag Iris, Ragged Robin, Cuckoo Flowers, Water Mint, and Meadowsweet. This initiative has been made possible by support from Kerry County Council and the NPWS.

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'Our Wild Woodlands' project , made possible thanks to Creative Ireland and Kerry County Council Arts is flying. Our booklet will be back to back with short stories, poetry, and illustrations to highlight the importance of our native woodlands. @CreativeIreland @KerryCounty

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The spell of fine weather lends itself to big numbers of winged beasts. This fine Four Spotted Chaser fancied a lie down to absorb some heat. These guys are aggressively territorial and there were some impressive aerial duels by a little pond.

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Spotted this baddie developing along a treeline, Old Man's Beard or Traveller's Joy (Clematis vitalba). This species is similar to Ivy or Bindweed but is a non-native invasive species.

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No Mow May is in full bloom! We have lovely Ragged Robin, Buttercup, Cuckoo Flower, and sedges. The bees. butterflies, and hoverflies love it!

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Loughquittane NS Rainwater Planter is looking great! Have to admire the craftsmanship from the Killarney Men's Shed. Wonderful planting also, Ragged Robin, Water Mint, Yellow Flag Iris and Cuckoo Flower. Great gardening skills.....

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The rainwater planter at St Olivers School, Killarney looks amazing. The school have including great information on the benefits of the planter including benefits for water and for pollinators, outstanding!

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Just one week to go! We can't wait to welcome wetlands expert Féidhlim Harty back to Kerry. Join us in Anam Cultural and Arts Centre, Killarney, for a morning of information and entertainment. Bookings can be made on Kerry Biosphere Eventbrite page. Free event!

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April 7th is coming closer! We still have tickets available for our much anticipated workshop with Féidhlim Harty. Booking is free on our Eventbrite page: https://t.co/4Ds0MxrV0J Please visit the Kerry Biosphere website for more information (https://t.co/XjaelFtaHb)

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We are delighted to announce the return of Féidhlim Harty to deliver the second of our workshops. Information on the workshop can be found on our website. Workshop runs on Monday April 7th from 10am until 1pm in Anam, Killarney. Free booking on Eventbrite: https://t.co/4Ds0MxrV0J

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Our beautiful Lesser Horseshoe Bat sculpture has arrived in Killarney Library. Disclaimer: Lesser Horseshoe Bats are photophobic, which means they are very sensitive to light! Our sculpture is the exception. @KerryCoArts @creativeirl @KerryLibrary @NPWSIreland

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On the move! Our lovely Lesser Horseshoe Bat will be migrating from north to south this week, bidding farewell to the County Town of Tralee, and roosting in Killarney Library. Huge thanks to Tralee Library for looking after her!

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We have an interesting and diverse collection of literature at our disposal! Looking forward to creating more useful and informative booklets and books this year!

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A huge thank you to Féidhlim Harty, and all those that attended our workshop on Monday. Féidhlim's unique and energetic delivery was appreciated and well received at a sold out Killarney House. The Garden Room at the House was an ideal setting!

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Just one week to go until our free rainwater planters nature based solutions for stormwater management workshop with Féidhlim Harty in Killarney House. Free booking on Kerry Biosphere Eventbrite. Light bites, tea / coffee provided.

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We're delighted to host expert Féidhlim Harty in Killarney House on Monday January 20th from 10am to 1pm. Féidhlim's workshop will focus on rainwater planters. Light refreshments provided. Booking is free on the Kerry Biosphere Eventbrite. Visit https://t.co/AnggsH3CrQ for more.

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This lad is feeling festive! Bespoke hat for a bespoke bat. Pop in and meet our Lesser Horseshoe Bat sculpture in Tralee Library!

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We will be running a second 'Introduction to the Kerry Biosphere' webinar. Our webinar will provide a background to the Biosphere, it's history, what we do, and future prospects for the reserve. Join us on Tuesday 10th December at 19:00. Free Registration: https://t.co/Eq7nQjf4VC

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A look back at the material produced by the Kerry Biosphere this year. Our avifauna are well represented! A successful year in new educational material produced, and promoting the bats and birds in the region. *Missing from photo - our Lesser Horseshoe Bat sculpture!

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You won't find a finer calendar in the land. Huge thank you to all the children, and their teachers, for entering our Calendar Competition. The entries were a very high standard, and made possible by funding from Creative Ireland and Kerry County Council Arts.