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Citizen Science

13 May 2025

Our spell of fine weather continues to wash the landscape with colour and life. Summer's paintbrush has glossened the grasslands with pinks and yellows, blues and whites. The early bloomers like Daffodils and Primrose were the first to bring colour after our winter. Now we have brilliant pink fro...

No Mow May

13 May 2025

We are into the second week of May already and into week three of exceptionally fine weather. The fine weather has brought drought like conditions that have some plant species struggling. The cool evenings and that dew that falls with them appear to offer some respite to our plant species. Some g...

Rainwater Planters Thriving

08 May 2025

We are glad to report that our rainwater planters are thriving and it was worth waiting for native plant species to become available. Ragged Robin brings a pretty shade of pink, while Yellow Flag Iris beams a bright yellow flower. Water Mint brings a freshness and a hint of colour to the planters...

Kerry Library Initiative

08 May 2025

The Kerry Biosphere is thrilled to be taking part in an educational awareness programme in Kerry's libraries which is being delivered by Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer Eleanor Turner. The programme will include the preparation of an "educational table" at each of the nine libraries in ...

Summer!

08 May 2025

Summer has well and truly arrived at the Kerry Biosphere. Grassland species are coming into bloom and woodland floors are awash with Bluebells, Wood Anemone, and Wood Sorrell. Colourful native species such as Ragged Robin and Yellow Flag Iris are blooming together with dainty Cuckoo Flowers. Poll...

Rainwater Planters Looking Good

29 April 2025

Our three rainwater planters at national schools in the Killarney region are looking great. Spring has definitely sprung and our native plants are coming into bloom. As the planters are prone to getting somewhat waterlogged we have chosen hardy species that can withstand wet and dry conditions. O...

Our Wild Woodlands

22 April 2025

Our Creative Ireland funded book 'Our Wild Woodlands' is well underway. Our Biosphere Officer, Brendan Kirwan has written a short story that describes 24 hours in a native oak woodland. The story focusses on the flora and fauna that inhabit the woodland and the interactions with eachother and wit...

Féidhlim Harty Workshop - Farm Systems Water Management

09 April 2025

We were delighted to weclome Mr Féidhlim Harty back to Kerry for our second in-person workshop. Our workshop was held in Kerry County Council's Anam Cultural and Arts Centre on the morning of April 7th. The morning sun was high in the sky and blue skies reigned in Killarney as our spell of beauti...

Féidhlim Harty Workshop April 7th 2025

31 March 2025

What’s it all about? Are you a homeowner with large volumes of water run-off from your downpipes? If you live in Kerry then the chances are that a big ‘YES’ is the answer to this question. Excess rainwater from your roof run-off may lead to puddles and even some flooding in the vicinity of your ...

Projects Outlook for 2025

11 March 2025

We have applied for funding from Creative Ireland through the Kerry County Council Arts Team. We have been successful in securing funding from Creative Ireland over the past number of years and are hoping to continue working with the team in 2025. Our application for this year is focussed on our ...