Tag Archives: IPCC
Understanding How Raised Bogs Work
Water, peat and plants; Understanding how raised bogs work PRESS RELEASE: 31st May 2013 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to announce that a new research project is underway to help develop an understanding of how raised bogs … Continue reading
Biodiversity Week at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
PRESS RELEASE: 27th May 2013 Biodiversity Week at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre – a great success for wildlife From the 18th – 26th May Ireland celebrated National Biodiversity Week. This week aimed to raise awareness for the many different … Continue reading
Join the Frog Survey Ireland 2013 – Frog Spawn Spotted
Frog Survey Ireland 2013 – Hop to It Press Release 20th January 2013 The first record of frogs spawning in Ireland has been recieved by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council as part of our Hop-to-It-Frog Survey Ireland 2013. The frog … Continue reading
Bogs in the Kitchen: Festive Bog Cranberry Recipes
Press Release: 10th December 2012 At this time of year we are thinking of Christmas and what better way to enjoy your turkey dinner than by adding a spoonful of homemade cranberry sauce. Or how about welcoming family and friends … Continue reading
Things To Do Each Season
Pedal for Peat’s Sake Picture Gallery
Annie completed her Pedal for Peat’s Sake Challenge in October 2012. To celebrate she gave a talk in the Patagonia Store in Exchequer Street Dublin on the 15th October. IPCC friends of the bogs and staff from Patagonia and IPCC … Continue reading
Pedal for Peat’s Sake
PRESS RELEASE 12th September 2012 Pedal for Peat’s Sake Raising awareness about peatland conservation in Ireland is the theme of an Irish cycling challenge to get underway on Thursday 20th September 2012. Annie Capell from San Francisco in California is … Continue reading
IPCC says Get Tough on Turf Cutting Minister
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Uptake 10th April 2012. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are calling on Minister Jimmy Deenihan of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to get tough on those responsible for illegally cutting turf from raised … Continue reading
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IPCC Legacy and Wills Leaflet Volunteer with IPCC Leaflet Bog of Allen Nature Centre School Visits Leaflet Bogland Habitat Guide Fen Habitat Guide My Raised Bog Book
IPCC Celebrates 30 years Saving Bogs 1982-2012 – Be Part of the Action, Join an Event
PRESS RELEASE: 6th February 2012. At the beginning of the 1980’s there was little talk of the conservation of peatlands of Ireland. However in 1982 this was all to change. Following a debate on the future of Irish bogs in University … Continue reading