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Save an Acre of Bogland
IPCC is striving to save the bogs. We already have bought
six bogs which are now nature reserves and we plan to buy more.
You can be part of the process by buying a symbolic share certificate
in an acre of Irish bog. Choose the gift for Christmas or any
occasion of an acre of Irish bog for a loved one, a green minded
individual or friend and you will be helping to save the bogs
for future generations to enjoy Beautiful bogs saved far include
Clochar na gCon in Galway, Fenor bog in Co. Waterford and Lodge
bog Co. Kildare.
Code PCS116: 1 / 16 Acre Price 45 Euro
Code PCS018: 1 /8 Acre Price 90 Euro
Code PCS014: 1 / 4 Acre Price 180 Euro
Code PCS012: 1 / 2 Acre Price 360 Euro
Code PCS001: One Acre Price 720 Euro
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Friend of the Bog Gift
By enrolling someone as a Friend of the Bog, you will be
helping the IPCC work to make people aware of the wildlife, culture
and heritage of our bogs. 80% of Ireland's bogs have been modified
by man. IPCC have an action plan to save the remaining 20% which
involves having sites designated for conservation, ensuring that
planning activity favours bogs and seeking funds from Government
to restore damaged bogs. Friends of the Bog receive a welcome
pack, car sticker, two copies of Peatland News in the year, have
free access to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Kildare and
to six peatland reserves in our care around the country. This
is a gift that will last a whole year and will get people out
and about enjoying wetland wildlife.
Code: PC1171
Price Individual: 45 Euro
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Adopt a Marsh Fritillary
The marsh fritillary, once a relatively common butterfly of damp
unimproved grasslands is now one of the most endangered Irish
butterflies. Their conservation status of the butterfly is poor
due to inadequate population size, poor quality habitat and a
lack of appropriate management of habitat for the species. At
IPCC's reserve at Lullymore West Bog in Co. Kildare we are monitoring
the population of marsh fritillary each year. Your gift of 20
Euro will help us to create a more stable environment for these
stunning insects and prevent a decline in their population through
appropriate management of the reserve. You will receive a thank
you card with further information and a visitor guide to Lullymore
West Bog.
Code: PC1136
Price: 20 Euro
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Help Repair a Bog
Protecting endangered raised bog habitat depends on
getting the water table as close to the surface of the peat as
possible. Every drain on the bog must be blocked with dams to
really get restoration going.
Your gift of 32 Euro will allow us to purchase 2m of Geoflex
drain piling which will help volunteers to build a dam in a drain
on IPCC's Lodge Bog Reserve in Kildare. We have over 2km of drains
to block on this reserve. The effect of drain blocking is dramatic
and so very good for the bog and its wildlife. You will receive
a thank you card with
further information and a visitor guide to Lodge Bog.
Code: PC1137
Price: 32 Euro
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Protect a Frog
Frogs are barometers of wetland health. Each year the IPCC promotes
the Hop to It Irish Frog Survey which returns valuable information
on the distribution, breeding success, habitat preferences and
threats to Irish frogs. This long term record allows IPCC to
work with scientists who are researching and monitoring the status
of frogs in Ireland. You can help support IPCC's long term frog
survey by donating 15 Euro and help these fascinating animals.
You will receive a thank you card and a copy of the Hop To It
Frog Book which is crammed full of froggy facts and information.
Code: PC1175
Price: 15 Euro |
Bog of Allen Nature Centre Annual Visitor Pass
If you have friends who are passionate about bogs, turf, gardening
and wildlife, why not buy them an Annual Visitor Pass (for 5
individuals or family of 6) to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre.
The visitor pass includes a full year of access to the Habitats,
Gardens and Museum at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre and to nearby
Lodge Bog in Co. Kildare. At the Nature Centre one can explore
the history of peat and the unique flora and fauna of bogs. Experience
the wild Bog of Allen by visiting Lodge Bog and visit Flytraps
- an amazing greenhouse exhibition of insect eating plants from
all over the world. Self-guiding tour. Open Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm
daily and on international bog day (the last sunday in July).
Picnic facilities available at the centre. Visitor Guides to
the Bog of Allen Nature Centre and region included with visitor
pass.
Code: PC1138
Price: 25 Euro
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