Engaging Citizens in Community Led Transitions: conference, Sept 22 2017
An Taisce, Feasta, the Green Foundation Ireland and Cultivate are co-ordinating a conference on
ENGAGING CITIZENS IN COMMUNITY LED TRANSITIONS
Friday 22nd September – 10.00 –...
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Open Call for Citizen Scientists to take part in Whale-Watch Ireland 2017
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Irish and international researchers will meet in October at a ground-breaking conference to examine the psychological benefits of green exercise.
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