Re: DAY OUT ON THE BOYNE!!!!!!!

calam

This is going to be a great day out for all ages, anyone who wants to learn more about the Boyne and nature conservation or just anyone who wants to have a fun day in their wellies!





World Wetlands Day – Boyne Estuary Ramsar Site
4th February 2006 – 12:30 sharp to 2:30


Coastwatch invites you to the Wetland Centre Sod Turning Ceremony, followed by short fieldtrips and activities for all ages at the Coastwatch Boyne Fields




Discover our Beautiful Boyne - From here I see, hear and smell…



Group activities led by local and national experts -

* Birdwalk – what’s here and why?
* Mussels, Salmon and Boats – fisherman’s tales
* Hedgerow walk - how to plant a native species wildlife hedge
* Birds feed, rest, shelter and shout – let’s see if we can spot them.
* Grassland management and golf links sods - the organic way – win:win
* The Boyne, saltmarsh, mudflats and channels – how cool are estuaries?
* Planting to celebrate World Wetland Day and symbolize future hopes – Mairead McGuinness, MEP and of Ear to the Ground,leads the planting.


Bring:- your friends and family (all ages and abilities), warm clothes, wellies, a flask with a hot drink, notebook & pencil, binoculars if you have them. A spade, shovel or symbolic spoon to join in the planting/ sod turning.

Contributors:- Meath Leader, ‘Solearth’, Coastwatch, Birdwatch, An Taisce, local fishermen and Boyne experts.

Location:- Coastwatch Boyne Fields are approx a mile beyond Mornington Village, coming from Drogheda, on the left hand side, on the low/coast road. Look out for a row of houses on the left with a flower / gift shop in the middle - there’s a lane a couple of houses beyond this (opposite Mornington Court). Follow lane down approx 150m. Will be signposted on the day.

Dingatron

I have my wellies ready! Brought the kids to the last dig and they had a great time. See you all there.

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MonkeyTennis

ill bring my sash