Good Relations- Connections to Nature Programme
Under our safe community of Together: Building a United Community Strategy Fermanagh and Omagh Good Relations has developed Connections to Nature Programme. Complementing the Biodiversity Strategy the programme explores the links between respect for the environment and shared interest in achieving sustainability goals.
Pollinator Event
As part of Good Relations Connection to Nature Programme Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and Mid Ulster District Council held a Pollinator Event in celebration of World Bee Day at Tullyvar Recycling Centre On Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May.
The Good Relations shared education event provided 8 local schools (200+ children) the opportunity to learn about the vital role that bees and other pollinators play in our outdoor environment. The children from all 8 schools were brought together and then divided into groups and rotated around each of the activity stations, from building bee homes, insect surveys, seed balls, wetlands, pond dipping and paper potters. The event helped to raise awareness, share knowledge, enjoy each other’s company and have fun outdoors!
Alan Rainey, Chair of Tullyvar Joint Committee (FODC) and (MUDC) Vice Chair, Meta Graham extended a very warm welcome to everyone from:
- Roscavey Primary School
- McClintock Primary School
- St Mary‘s Primary School Aughnacloy
- Churchill Primary School, Caledon
- St McCartan’s Primary School Clogher
- Augher Central Primary School
- St Brigid’s Primary School, Altamuskin
- Cooley Primary School
Bio Blitz
Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and Mid Ulster District Council held a Bio Blitz Event at Tullyvar Recycling Centre On Monday 25th November, as another element of Good Relations Connection to Nature Programme.
Approximately 80 students from both council areas participated, including those from St. Lawrence Primary School and Denamona Primary School in Fintona (Fermanagh and Omagh area), as well as St. Patrick’s Primary School in Aughadarragh and Carntall Primary School in Clogher (Mid Ulster area).
