Planting Some Positivity!

Not even the rain could dampen our Green-School’s spirits as the Green-Schools Woodland was launched in Ballinreeshig Nature Farm, Co. Cork in conjunction with Will and Away Outdoor Education Company on Thursday 17th November, 2011. Over 100 students from local Green-Schools braved the elements to gather at the site where they celebrated the success of the Green-Schools programme in Ireland by planting over 100 oak trees. In total, 3,560 native trees will be planted to represent each school in the Green-Schools programme. The event also offered the Green-Schools programme a chance to celebrate the UN International Year of Forests 2011.


Students from pre-schools up university level attended the launch where they were congratulated for their dedication and enthusiasm by Rachel Boyle, Green-Schools Officer and Sean and Will O’ Halloran of Will and Away Outdoor Education Company. Cork County Council also supported the event and provided the woodland with a beautiful plaque.

The day was a fantastic success with a huge turnout, and an experience that the teachers and students won’t forget! The woodland hopes to serve as a symbol of the programme, representing the continuous efforts of Green-Schools to tackle environmental challenges. Congratulations to all involved!

Get in Touch

Schools around the country also took part in the day by holding planting events in their schools and local areas. If your school took part, please let us know about your event and send us in a photograph or two to greenschools@antaisce.org