National recognition for Ardscoil Raheny biodiversity project

Students from Ardscoil La Salle, Raheny, have hit the national headlines for a project that is promoting the importance of biodiversity.

The students, with the encouragement of teacher Sheila Plunkett, created a mini ‘Biodiversity and Wellbeing Village’ in their postcard garden which aims to provide visitors with information about promoting biodiversity and the importance of nature to our well-being.

The display features over 50 uniquely designed insect hotels which have been made from recycled wood, branches and twigs found around the school.

The garden replicates a village with a selection of quirky hotels, shops and vehicles including the Dragonfly Disco, Beatles Bar, Horsefly Hospital, Burger Queen, The Spider Sanctuary, Spider Spa, Butterfly Barbers and the Creepy Crawley Church.

The project has featured at the Bloom Festival, Ireland’s leading gardening event which is being held from June 2nd to 6th.

The Lasallian students were featured in an article in the Irish Independent.