Weeds & Wild Plants: A Nature Connection Walk at Kildorrery Community Garden

Ballyhoura Development is hosting Weeds & Wild Plants: A Nature Connection Walk at Kildorrery Community Garden on Thursday, June 11th, 2026.

This session offers a practical talk and gentle, slow-paced walk through Kildorrery Community Garden, focusing on identifying and exploring local native plants, particularly weeds and naturally occurring species.

Participants will learn about a variety of common native plants including nettles, cleavers, plantain, hawthorn and elder, exploring their seasonal uses, benefits and roles in everyday life. The session will also provide insights into the history and traditional uses of these plants, encouraging a greater appreciation for the biodiversity that exists within local landscapes.

Alongside practical plant knowledge, the session will incorporate sensory and nature connection practices, highlighting how engaging with nature can support wellbeing by reducing stress, promoting grounding and supporting emotional balance.

Delivered in a relaxed and informal way, participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and knowledge of plants, helping to deepen connection, curiosity and learning within the group.

By the end of the session, participants will have gained:

• A greater appreciation of local biodiversity
• Increased confidence in identifying and using local native plants
• Simple and practical tools to support grounding and wellbeing through nature connection
• A deeper understanding of the role naturally occurring plants play within everyday life and healthy ecosystems

The session is open to all members of the community and aims to create an inclusive and welcoming space for learning, discussion and connection.

• Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
• Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
• Location: Kildorrery Community Garden, Oaklawn, Kildorrery, Co. Cork
• Open to all members of the community

Registration

Advance registration is required via the below link:

Register

For more information, contact Gráinne Fitzgerald at [email protected] or 086 836 6679.