Wild at the Wetlands 2008

This is a preliminary notice of a day of events at Cabragh Wetlands to celebrate Heritage Week 2008. It will take place on Saturday 30^th August from 1-5pm.

There will be two workshops sponsored by an Arts Grant from North Tipperary County Council.

1. The Studio, Holycross will facilitate an Art and Craft workshop for 20 children age 4 yrs and up.

Artist Mary Scott and Jackie Matthews will take you on a creative journey using clay, felt (sheep wool) and materialws from the natural environment, culminating in an Exhibition of Art With Nature.

2. Philip Quinn on Stonemad, Holycross will run an introductory stone carving workshop. This is your chance to leave your mark (under expert guidance) on a large block that we hope will become the base of a permanent statue for the Wetland Centre. Places will be limited to about 6 and it will not be suitable for younger children.

A small charge will be made for these courses- details later. In addition there will be an Open Afternoon, with guided walks, tea and light refreshments and admission to this is free.

For further details Call 0504- 43879 ( mornings) Mobile 087-7962177 for more details or email info@cabraghwetlands.ie. Further details will appear soon!

Open Day

The Annual Cabragh Wetlands Open Day takes place again this year on Saturday 6th July with the gates opening at 1.00p.m. A wide variety of events are planned for the day for all members of the family. There will be an exhibition of local arts and crafts and the education centre and bird hide will be open for all to see. Eanna Ni Lamhna, of RTE and An Taisce fame, will lead exciting guided walks of the wildlife of the Wetlands later in the afternoon. There will also be a raffle and auction of a variety of interesting objects. Tea and refreshments will be available and admission is free. Email info@cabraghwetlands.ie for further information