Louth Urban Food Sanctuary explores 'Gardening for Climate Change'

Louth County Council will host the next event in their Louth Urban Food Sanctuary series, with ‘Gardening for Climate Change’ exploring how changing climates are affecting local garden growers and food production in general.

The event will be held on Saturday 27th April, from 11.a.m to 1pm in St. Oliver Plunket's National School in Blackrock, County Louth. Experts including Pamela Whitaker of local consultancy Groundswell will give insights into gardening for climate change.  There will also be an overview by the Louth County Council Climate Action Team of the impact of climate change in Louth.

Following on from the event at St. Oliver Plunket’s N.S. there will be guided tours of the nearby Blackrock Community Garden, an opportunity to observe the techniques being employed in local community gardens and hear from a team of experienced and diverse active community growers.

This event aims to offer insights into sustainable gardening practices amidst the challenges of climate change and is part of a series of events that will be taking place throughout County Louth in 2024 as part of the councils Louth Urban Food Sanctuary project which is funded by the national Creative Ireland Creative Climate Action Programme.

Whether a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event promises to be an enriching experience for all.

‘Gardening for Climate Change’ will be open to the public and all are welcome to take part in this event.   For more information about the Louth Urban Food Sanctuary Project, please visit www.louthurbanfoodsanctuary.com  or email the project at creativeireland@louthcoco.ie for information or to sign up to the mailing list for regular project updates.

Organic gardener Roisin Cotter at the Seed Day event in March.