Biodiversity in Your School - Cork County Council

Habitats for biodiversityMany of these methods are basedaround creating ‘mini-habitats’.Generally if you have more minihabitatsin your garden you will findmore bio-diverse communities ofanimals. Mini-habitats create differentniches for animals to live in. Thinkabout creating habitats such as ahedgerow, a meadow, a miniwoodland, a stone wall or a pond forexample.Learn Morewww.batconservation.orgInformation on Irelands bat species and their conservation.www.birdwatchireland.ieLots of information on Irelands birdlife. The kids zone section of the website haseasy to follow information and instructions about feeding garden birds.www.greenschoolsireland.org has lots of information about biodiversity ingardens as well as biodiversity generally.www.heritagecouncil.ieDownload Eanna Ní Lamhnas Wild Things at School Booklet and explore theHeritage In Schools Programme on this website.www.noticenature.ieAccess the notice nature junior page for lots of information about Irelandsbiodiversity.www.wildflowersofireland.netA brilliant resource showcasing Irelands wild flowers by season and colour.www.geneticheritageireland.ie/growingwild/Some good tips on eco friendly gardening and getting your wild garden started.Biodiversity in your school