Nature is Good for You Gardening for Biodiversity Spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. There are plenty of simple things that we can all do to help nature in our garden or local area this Autumn and Winter. To get you started pick up a free copy of Gardening for Biodiversity. Author Juantia Browne has some really practical advice on turning your garden into a haven for wildlife. The guide outlines actions that can be taken to improve gardens for birds, bees, butterflies, bats and more with all kinds of projects suitable for everyone. From just leaving a corner of your garden to nature to building a bird bath, there are clear instructions and step-by-step drawings.
How to get this book: The digital versions can be found on the Fingal County Council Website. You can pick up a copy at your local library or if you want a copy of the book posted to you please, contact our Heritage Officer Christine Baker at Christine.Baker@fingal.ie Gardening for Biodiversity was produced by Laois County Council and supported by the Local Authority Heritage Officers Network, Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht, NPWS and the Heritage Council. Tips for Sustainable Living can be found on the Fingal County Council Website https://www.fingal.ie/sustainable-living
Taking actions to help nature not only makes us feel good, it also helps fight biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. Small, simple actions can make a big difference to all our lives. 20
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