Biodiversity 'has gone mainstream' in Kilcullen

KCA members in the group's polytunnel. Image: KCA.

The possibility of organising a number of biodiversity-related events, such as talks about birds and bats, was raised at the February open meeting of Kilcullen Community Action, writes Brian Byrne. The idea was mooted in response to a comment from the group’s chair, Ann Cashman, that more people needed to be involved in biodiversity in the town. “We need more people to get their heads in the game,” she suggested.

Ray Kelly reminded those present that the group does have an active Biodiversity Action Plan, and noted a lot of the general work KCA workers and volunteers have been doing over the last few years has been related to biodiversity. Paul Leighton agreed, saying the biodiversity work “has gone nearly mainstream.” 

The meeting then discussed a number of specific issues, such as the KCA beehives, and the polytunnel which is now available to volunteers to grow their own plants. It was also noted that the flower planters at the CPC gates and near the former bank building are being replaced soon, with containers made from recycled materials. “The old ones are tired,” Ann Cashman commented, adding that ‘there will be a lot of planting’ to be done soon.

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