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It's happening.... tonight.....the days will get drastically shorter....and somehow - like many people - I used to feel ...
25/10/2025

It's happening.... tonight.....the days will get drastically shorter....and somehow - like many people - I used to feel very much threatened by it.
But over the years....I learned slowly to cope, seeing the positives of these shorter days while not ignoring the negative sides.
Keeping busy with projects is one way and walks, strolls along the lane or wherever I get ' called to' is another one'....
Last weekend I ended up in the Ox mountains and this evening I got drawn to the fairy fort behind the house....and then there are the in dewdrops dipped cobwebs in the morning, the striking sudden rainbows in-between showers..... magical moments....
Nature in it's pure state can be consoling, inspiring, soothing....
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and the extra hour 🍂🌳🦔🦊🌻🍄🍂

There are still a few places to be filled on this woodland forest walk in next Wednesday, 29.10. from 2-5pm.Last weekend...
23/10/2025

There are still a few places to be filled on this woodland forest walk in next Wednesday, 29.10. from 2-5pm.
Last weekend I did some more exploring of the woodland around Balla in Co.Mayo. The colour scheme of the trees is definitely an autumnal highlight and so are a wide range of fungi this time of year.
Apart from sharing some ecology, we also explore the often subtle importance of trees in our own lives. Compared to our ancestors lives where trees are mirroring it's importance in place names or the Ogham alphabet. We will finish off with a bit of an creative exercise and ideas how to 'get kids outside' in the forest to do some exploring. Especially this time of year, when days are short, being active outside can balance our often overwhelmed minds. Finishing off with some tea/coffee and baked treats and a chat.
For enrolment please scan the QR code.
Thanks to Forestry Services Ltd for organising the event and to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for sponsoring the event.

One of my Old-time favourite group....the Bonniconlan ICA ladies showing off their wreath making skills.The theme was su...
21/10/2025

One of my Old-time favourite group....the Bonniconlan ICA ladies showing off their wreath making skills.
The theme was sustainably sourced greenery and using upcycled decoration. Lovely night with familiar faces and tea and treats afterwards.
Bonniconlon ICA

Mystical and magical scenery on my way to Templeboy NS this morning through the Ox Mountains. Afterwards back via Dunmor...
14/10/2025

Mystical and magical scenery on my way to Templeboy NS this morning through the Ox Mountains. Afterwards back via Dunmoran beach and Ladies Brae.. . beautiful autumnal weather.
🍂🦔🦊🍄🌳🍂🌻

🌿 Wellness Walk – Balla Town Park Woodland 🌿I’m delighted to be leading a free Wellness Walk through Balla Town Park Woo...
09/10/2025

🌿 Wellness Walk – Balla Town Park Woodland 🌿

I’m delighted to be leading a free Wellness Walk through Balla Town Park Woodland on 29th October (2–5pm) 🌳

We’ll explore the deep relationship between trees and people, from the Ogham alphabet and local placenames to the food, medicine, and wellbeing benefits trees provide.

Expect a gentle pace, interesting facts, and plenty of time to enjoy the woodland around us. Everyone is welcome, and we’ll finish with some refreshments and friendly chat. ☕

This event is delivered in partnership with Forestry Services Ireland and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 🌱

👉 Please register here: https://forms.gle/wNR6EqQC37wbWaXW9
📍 Balla Town Park, Balla Village, Co. Mayo, F23 A303

The first autumn storm with the rather lovely name 'Amy' passed last Friday. Apart from a 24 hour electricity cut and a ...
05/10/2025

The first autumn storm with the rather lovely name 'Amy' passed last Friday. Apart from a 24 hour electricity cut and a rising river there were just some minor displacement of unsecured items around our place.. But my favourite Birch tree on the little bog road lost its largest part of its crown.
I get regularly asked if I think the storms and floods have become more frequent throughout the last 35 years....? What do you think?

RIP Jane Goodall, an inspirational woman who never was tired of highlighting animal rights...Her compassion for the envi...
02/10/2025

RIP Jane Goodall, an inspirational woman who never was tired of highlighting animal rights...
Her compassion for the environment and her call that each and everyone of us must step up to protect not just our environment but also the future environment of our children.
She inspired me to not be shy of showing my lifelong passion towards the creatures we share this planet with.
Last week our friend Sabine Heuwing surprised me with some character pictures of my animal companions along with incredible nature observations surrounding us. Thanks for these beautiful photos.....

We had an absolutely fun day at the recent biodiversity blitz at ATU Sligo organised through The Heritage Council and th...
24/09/2025

We had an absolutely fun day at the recent biodiversity blitz at ATU Sligo organised through The Heritage Council and their heritage in school program and the Sligo Heritage Office. Thanks to the nearby schools who participated in the event. There were outdoor and indoor taster sessions and the ice-cream afterwards was a well earned treat for all.
Check out the https://www.heritageinschools.ie/heritage-expert/search-for-an-expert website to explore various specialists visiting your school and sharing their knowledge.
Especially the weeks before Christmas can be used for improving the environment around the school yard, plant and learn about trees, rewild a corner of the school yard or explore how light pollution can impact biodiversity.

Today was a very special day in my personal life....after living in Ireland for 32 years I became an Irish citizen throu...
16/09/2025

Today was a very special day in my personal life....after living in Ireland for 32 years I became an Irish citizen through naturalisation.
Attending the in the convention centre in Dublin was an extra special event. It feels good to be Irish 🍀🇮🇪💚🍀🇮🇪💚🇮🇪🍀
Thanks to Linda Zimmermanns for accompanying me today

Another exciting project here on our small farm is a pond for wildlife supported and funded through the Burrenbeo Trust ...
09/09/2025

Another exciting project here on our small farm is a pond for wildlife supported and funded through the Burrenbeo Trust 'Hare's corner project'.
We even didn't need a liner as the thick layer of clay is preventing the water from disappearing into the ground. It just needs some finishing off with some rocks, piles of natural materials and marsh-loving plants which grows already in the fields around. Then we will hopefully attract even more wildlife and insects, like dragon and damselflies ....

Especially marginalized land like ours, surrounded by marsh and bog boosts multiple 'hare's corners'. For example our untouched frog corner or the area where the devils bit scabious grows and the rare marsh fritillary butterfly breeds.
This particular spot is within an experiential area where a forest food garden is coming along nicely. We planted pocket forests of native trees like willow, alder, spindle, hawthorn, rowan and guelder rose along with rosehip, currant bushes, rhubarb and various herbs. Small beds of vegatables produce spuds, carrots, onions, cabbages and Jerusalem artichokes.
Maybe it wasn't just the lack of machinery but more so the understanding of their land which let the 'old farmer' allow wildlife to thrive and the understanding that by altering these 'hare's corner's' biodiversity is being reduced for just gaining a few square-metres of more 'profitable land'.

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