Book of Leaves

• A Bit About Bats - Niamh Roche, Bat Conservation Ireland

  Niamh Roche works for Bat Conservation Ireland so naturally, we delved into the 9 species of bats that call Ireland home. These winged neighbours of ours are so important for our ecosystem, but also for our sanity as they consume thousands of midges and mosquitos per night! Check out the conservation's website for loads of resources on helping bats, or stay up to date with them in Instagram @batconservationireland.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x[04:50] The interview begins with an introduction from Niamh[07:45] A bit about the bats in Ireland[11:20] How they search for food[15:20] How they like to sleep and the lesser horseshoe bat[19:40] their habitats[23:00] What to do if you find bats roosting in your property[25:20] How light pollution and pesticide use affect bats[30:55] Niamh’s advice for people who do want to help bats, and how we can support/help Bat Conservation Ireland[33:30] Niamh’s last leaf suggestions[35:50] Imagining the future Also mentioned:NPWSEpisode on Light PollutionGardening for Bats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bringing People Together - Tom Popple, Climate Cocktail Club

  Tom Popple is the founder of the independent advisory comapny for nature and climate - Be Impactful. He also volunteers his time organising frequent Climate Cocktail Clubs and the upcoming Climate Cocktail Carnival! Stay up to date with them on instagram at @climatecocktailclub. [02:30] Tom introduces himself and his love of geography![06:30] How Be Impactful works and the benefit of looking at bigger picture impact [13:00] Advice for people to convince colleagues/bosses to take positive action[15:10] How the Climate Cocktail Club started and what it’s about[22:15] The birth of the Climate Carnival[42:10] Hometree[37:20] The challenge of so many groups in Ireland with similar goals[40:45] GIY - Grow It Yourself Also mentioned:Project Dandelion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Building Practices That Heal - Rachel Loughrey

  Rachel Loughrey is a fellow climate activist (and friend!) and founder of Architects Climate Action Network / ACAN. She also shares some of her journey as an ecological architect on the Instagram account @eco_hun_. You can reach out to her on [email protected] with all your cuilding queries too! As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [03:00] An introduction from Rachel[09:30] How Rachel became an ecological architect[15:00] What the problems with today’s architecture and construction are for our health and the environment [21:45] Can nature based building work in urban areas?[24:55] The power of building together, and the climate impact on Fiji[30:20] Different sustainable builds Rachel has worked on[39:10] What can listeners do to ensure safer building practices[45:40] Imagining the future Also mentioned:Common KnowledgeThe Art of Natural Building bookThe Barefoot Architect BookThe Hollies building course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bus Connects, Metrolink, & Dereliction with Green Party Cllr Feljin Jose

  Feljin Jose is a Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown in Dublin and a member of the Green Party. He has a special interest in all things public transport but is also passionate about tackling the housing crisis. Stay up to date with him on Instagram @feljin_jose or LinkedIn.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [02:25] Feljin introduces himself and his journey[05:25] The benefits of public transport[11:35] Bus connects[13:55] Airport Metrolink[16:55] All Ireland Rail Review[19:55] The purpose of local council[28:50] Feljin’s advice for affecting local change through council[33:05] Housing & dereliction[41:15] Being a member of a political party[50:25] Final 'leaves' and imagining the future Also mentioned:Dublin Commuter NetworkPlayful streetsAll Ireland Rail ReviewEmail [email protected] Cabra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Reconnecting to our Indigenous Land & Language - Eoghan, Gaelic Woodland Project

  Eoghan Connaughton is the founder of The Gaelic Woodland Project, a people-powered wildlife restoration project. They're not only focused on fundraising to buy land to return to wilderness in perpetuity, they truly value community and skill sharing and getting in touch with our land again. It really is a brilliant initiative and you can find ways to support them here or follow them on Instagram @gaelicwoodlandproject.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [04:15] The chat begins with an introduction from Eoghan[07:35] The beginning of GWP and what it does[13:15] Meitheals – what they are and why they’re important[16:00] The issue with the invasive species cherry laurel and what to do about it[23:05] Why GWP also promote using Irish on their meitheals[32:05] The future of GWP, Eoghan, and a moment for bogs![41:05] Eoghan's case for hunting deer[52:45] last words & imagining the future Also mentioned:The Carrifran valley projectNPWS Bog meithealsGleann Cholm Cille gaelachtThomas Paine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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