The Kerry Biosphere Reserve, in conjunction with Killarney Hotels Ltd., is today launching a competition aimed at designing a new logo that will promote the Biosphere both at home and abroad. Although fast approaching its 40th birthday it is only in the last 12 months that the Kerry Biosphere Reserve has had a dedicated officer to promote the actions in support of the UNESCO designation.
Calling all citizen scientists in Kerry, Rhododendron must be mapped…
Kerry Biosphere Reserve is hosting a writing open competition for anyone under 21 years of age – closing date August 12th 2021.
For the May session of our Tri- Biosphere Webinars we are back in Kerry and celebrating 'Life in the Uplands'! The MacGillycuddy Reeks are Irelands highest mountain range with the tallest peak Carrountooohil reaching 1,038.6metres high.
Following on from the success of previous webinars we are delighted to offer this Nature series tailored specifically for the primary school age group and are most suited to students from 3rd to 6th class. The webinars are scheduled for 9.30 am every Thursday in May beginning May 6th.
Young people aged under 21 are invited to write up to 500 words, illustrating them with drawings and/or photos if they wish to. The topic must be an experience in Nature, whether it’s a special place a certain animal or plant they are fascinated by or a memory of a time well spent in the outdoors.
The ‘My Kerry Biosphere’ primary art calendar competition is being launched as part of the ‘Our Planet, Your Biosphere’ events series, with support from Creative Ireland Kerry, and the South Kerry Development Partnership.
In celebration of the 50th year anniversary of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere programme, three neighbouring Biosphere Reserves, the Dublin Bay Biosphere Reserve, The Kerry Biosphere Reserve and the Isle of Man Biosphere Reserve, have come together to co-host a yearlong webinar programme celebrating the natural and built heritage and culture of these extraordinary places.
Throughout March, the Kerry Biosphere Reserve joined the Dublin Bay Biosphere to deliver a free webinar series for primary school students all over Ireland.
Part of a tri-Biosphere webinar series being held by Dublin Bay, Kerry and Isle of Man Biospheres to mark the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme.
