Join us for the September 18th edition of Field Good Fridays - Wildflower meadows!
Join us for this free environmental education day. Where we will learn all about managing wildflower meadows in ecologically sensitive ways that boost biodiversity. This includes pollinator friendly mowing, native plant I.D, habitat maintenance and learning how to scythe!
The day will begin with an informative classroom session, followed by plenty of hands-on work out on the land and in the meadows at Common Knowledge.
Meadows can be made to any scale - whether you have a tiny back garden, an urban lawn, or 50 acres! We will explore all of the ways in which these spaces are more than just pollinator havens, how they also support the wider food web for wildlife. Aswell as looking at how healthy meadow soil can help to store carbon, and manage water on the land.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of community care and connection!
What does a typical Field Good Friday look like?
9.45 - Meet in the Octagon Hall of the Common Knowledge Centre
10:00 - 13:00: Morning workshop incl classroom/land-based elements
13.00 - Break for lunch together (provided)
14:00 - 16:00: Morning workshop incl classroom/land-based elements
16:00: - Coffee, cake and reflections on the day together before heading home
What you need to bring
Comfortable and waterproof walking shoes/boots
Weather-appropriate clothing
A refillable water bottle
About Field Good Fridays
Field Good Fridays is a free, monthly environmental education programme at The Common Knowledge Centre in Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Set on our 50 acre regenerative site, it brings people together to restore ecosystems, build practical climate skills, and connect with community. Through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on projects outdoors, participants explore regenerative food growing, ecological restoration, and sustainable land care. Open to all backgrounds and experience levels, the programme has engaged over 600 people to date, with participants reporting increased confidence to take meaningful climate action in their own homes and communities.
Field Good Fridays is funded by the Airtricity Green Generations Fund, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as part of the National Philanthropic Pilot scheme, and Patagonia.
