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Sustainable Skerries organized a week-long Forest School this August, supported by Fingal County Council. Twenty children explored nature through play, learning games, foraging, and crafting. The final day focused on local biodiversity initiatives. The experience emphasized the joy of outdoor learning and the importance of community involvement and sustainability.
Everyone in Skerries is urged to join the National Climate March in Dublin on 15 November 2025, meeting at 11 am at Skerries Train Station. Participants will rally against fossil fuels and show public demand for climate action ahead of COP 30, emphasizing the importance of visible support for climate issues among politicians.
In Skerries, a project funded by LAWPRO focuses on improving water quality and biodiversity. Environmental consultant Féidhlim Harty’s report suggests nature-based solutions for flooding and biodiversity enhancement. Initiatives include water refill stations and a Beach Toy Library to reduce plastic pollution. Recognition includes winning the Greenest Place competition.
From May 12 to 18, Skerries will host various events during Dublin Climate Action Week 2025, focusing on sustainability. Highlights include climate conversations with Jacinta Barrins, a nature walk, an upcycling workshop, and orchard care. All events aim to foster community engagement and inspire action toward a greener future.
The 2025 Annual Meeting for Sustainable Skerries was a great success, featuring updates on diverse environmental projects and the launch of the Skerries Eco Town Booklet. New chair Katie Lattimore expressed enthusiasm for her role and appreciation for departing chair Sabine McKenna. Guest speaker Adrian Kelly shared insights on sustainable energy, prompting engaging discussion.
Christine Mullan-Jensen’s research explores how personal gardens can contribute to biodiversity and climate resilience. Despite societal barriers like judgment and confusion about gardening norms, Mullan-Jensen offers four strategies: engage with your garden, adopt personal styles, share knowledge, and view gardens as a collective ecosystem. Embracing these can enhance Ireland’s biodiversity.
The Cuppa for Climate event on November 12 focused on raising awareness and building solidarity for climate action. Organized by Katie Lattimore, it highlighted the urgent need for accountability from leaders and stressed that climate injustice affects vulnerable communities disproportionately. Individual and collective actions, along with political engagement, are vital for meaningful change.
In our series of blog posts about the 2023 Skerries Eco Festival, Sustainable Skerries committee member Evelyn Cottell sums up talks number four to six of our nine wonderful Sunday Afternoon Talks . She writes: The ECO Talks session took place on Sunday 3rd September 2023 in The Little Theatre. In the nearby Old Schoolhouse, ECO Fair stalls were in full swing, facilitating a flow of people in and out of… Read More
Skerries group praised for its climate actions, coming 7th in a nationwide climate competition. Recently, we took part in the Climate Heroes event. Under the stewardship of committee member Miriam Sweeney, we came 7th out of 59 teams in total! Committee member Hans Zomer writes: Along with volunteers from community groups in 17 counties across Ireland, the members of “Sustainable Skerries” teamed up to combat consumption and take small steps to change their lives,… Read More
Sustainable Skerries made a submission to the draft Climate Action Plan (see below). The acknowledgement stated: “All submissions will be reviewed by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, and may inform updates to the final version of this year’s Plan.” Let’s hope it will make a difference! Here is our submission: Sustainable Skerries, a committee of the Skerries Community Association, based in North County Dublin, welcomes the opportunity to comment… Read More
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