Joining forces with local communities to keep the neighbourhood tidy and promote biodiversity.
We are delighted to continue working with the residents of Springfields. While much of our engagement revolves around biodiversity, tasks such as clearing drains also help in the maintenance of the estates and go a long way in community outreach. Having noticed foxes and a hedgehog in the neighbourhood, a woodpile was formed in a quiet part of the estate from natural materials gathered in the area to provide a safe haven for the hedgehog.
Our project in St Stephens Cemetery was a great way to connect with the neighbours in Connolly Park and St Stephens Grove. Initially we had reached out to them concerning the biodiversity of the site but as our interest grew in the history of the site, we engaged with residents and former residents of the area to hear stories of their childhood playing in the ruins of the church. Our Heritage project, funded by the Heritage Council, culminated in an open day which we held during Heritage week. It was a wonderful day which we hope reminded people of the history of their area. A reminder which will hopefully raise awareness of the importance of maintaining forgotten delights within our residential areas.
Clonmel Tidy Towns has been cutting down dead trees. Replaced with new trees. Residents association on board. Regular little picks. In autumn leaf litter was used on little green space to increase biodiversity. Wood pile/ compost heap made for wildlife. At least one resident hedgehog!
Some of our members live on Bianconi Drive. Over the past year and a half they have worked with their neighbours to reclaim waste ground along the railway fence. The fence runs all the way along the edge of the estate and the area had been very neglected over the years and had become a rubbish black spot. Together, our Clonmel Tidy Towns members and their neighbours have turned it into a haven of biodiversity. We were happy to support this project with conservation signage, seeds, bulbs and plants.
