Tell your story and show your vision for a healthy, happy future.
Events are free and fun for Families and Everyone – Sat 1st April, 2pm and Sunday 2nd April, 10am.
Inland Fisheries Ireland will be there to give a short presentation on the Dodder River and will be around to talk about the river, the fishing and more.
THE GATHERING:
Dublin City Council Parks, DCC Water Framework Office and the Local Authority Waters and Communities Office are hosting a 3 day Gathering event in the Hive, Herbert Park from the 31st March to 2nd April 2017 in conjunction with Dodder Action.
The Dodder Gathering 2017 will bring local communities, local authorities and state agencies together to exchange information and advice through illustrated talks, interactive displays, guided walks and workshops. The purpose is to improve how we can manage the river together for the future through collaboration and goodwill.
THE MAIN SCHEDULE:
Saturday 1st April, 2pm – 4pm: Interactive Displays on Wildlife, the Wonders of Water and River Stories. All Welcome
A range of wildlife experts, scientists and environmental experts from DCC Parks Department, LAWCO, BirdWatch Ireland, INVAS Bio security, Herpetological Society of Ireland, Irish Wildlife Trust, An Taisce Clean Coasts and Coastwatch Ireland will host interactive displays. You will be able to learn about River birds, freshwater insects, Invasive Alien Species, responsible ownership of exotic pets, wildlife of the Dodder and marine life where the river meets the sea. The Dodder Action will show children of all ages how to make “Dodder Monsters” out of materials that would otherwise end up as litter in the River.
Sunday 2nd April: Family Fun Morning By The River
On Sunday the 2nd of April, from 10am to 1pm there will be a morning of family friendly activities, including a walk along the River and pond with OWLS (suitable for families with young children), historic and wildlife walks in the Park, Fly Casting demonstrations by the Dodder Anglers, creating Dodder Monsters with Dodder Action, face painting and live music by “Harmony Harmonics”.
