Bringing Nature into Schools - Patrick Kirwan
04/04/22 • 57 min
For the first episode after the break, I want to introduce you to a secondary school teacher, Patrick Kirwan (thank you Codie for the recommendation!). His story is such an inspirational one that I hope you'll be as encouraged as I am by him and share this with as many students and teachers as possible! You can follow Patrick on Twitter @GrowGardeners or the Irish Schools Sustainability Network at @IrishSchSusty.
We covered:
[05:05] When Patrick was inspired to get active.
[10:30] The earliest climate action he incorporated into his work.
[28:05] The role the education system plays in tackling climate change.
[41:50] Irish Schools Sustainability Network (ISSN) & Climate & Nature Summit.
[48:50] The recent IPCC report reactions.
[51:40] Random questions!
Also mentioned:
Kevin O’Sullivan - Irish Times Environmental Editor
Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST)
Climate & Nature Summit participants: WWF, Voice, Ecounesco, Concern, Green Schools, Clover Hogan, SEAI
Eoin Dalton - Irish Rainforests
Rachel O’Connor - Principal
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For the first episode after the break, I want to introduce you to a secondary school teacher, Patrick Kirwan (thank you Codie for the recommendation!). His story is such an inspirational one that I hope you'll be as encouraged as I am by him and share this with as many students and teachers as possible! You can follow Patrick on Twitter @GrowGardeners or the Irish Schools Sustainability Network at @IrishSchSusty.
We covered:
[05:05] When Patrick was inspired to get active.
[10:30] The earliest climate action he incorporated into his work.
[28:05] The role the education system plays in tackling climate change.
[41:50] Irish Schools Sustainability Network (ISSN) & Climate & Nature Summit.
[48:50] The recent IPCC report reactions.
[51:40] Random questions!
Also mentioned:
Kevin O’Sullivan - Irish Times Environmental Editor
Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST)
Climate & Nature Summit participants: WWF, Voice, Ecounesco, Concern, Green Schools, Clover Hogan, SEAI
Eoin Dalton - Irish Rainforests
Rachel O’Connor - Principal
As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Before I release episode 62, the opening act, I wanted to share an update as to what I've been doing since January and announce what's upcoming for the podcast regarding episodes and also...events! A real life, in person event!
There's a few resources I mention in this episode. I'll link them here so you can find them:
- Shinrin-Yoku by Dr Qing Li
- Life in Ireland by Conor O'Brien
- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
- The Sustainable Sleepover Club podcast
- Climate Alarm Clock podcast
- Tickets to LIVE event with Saoirse Exton & Manchán Magan
- Cultivate Elements of Change Festival June 2022
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Hemp Farming in Ireland - Freya Bartels
For the longest time I've wanted to learn about the hemp industry in Ireland, so I reached out to the Hemp Cooperative who suggested I chat to Freya Bartels, a hemp farmer based in Mayo. This is an area I know nothing about so I hope you'll enjoy learning with me! If you're interested in staying up to date with all things hemp farming, you can follow the co-op on Twitter @hempcooperative , Facebook or Instagram @hemp_cooperative_ireland, or support by becoming a member.
- [03:40] Getting to know Freya.
- [07:00] Permaculture, food forests, & community box schemes.
- [12:55] What hemp is.
- [15:15] How it’s grown.
- [18:25] How the carbon sequestration of hemp works.
- [21:55] The various uses of the varying types of hemp plants.
- [26:25] What kind of land the crop needs to grow on.
- [29:45] Uses for hemp in our food industry.
- [31:05] What is the hemp industry like in Ireland including challenges.
- [35:00] First thing you’d say to someone interested in farming hemp.
- [37:00] How can people who aren’t farmers help get hemp onto more acres here?
- [39:00] How the ‘Misuse of Drugs Act’ is affecting the industry.
- [45:45] Random Questions!
Also mentioned:
- WWOOFers – a volunteer network
- Community Box Schemes
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