Nature
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River Water Surveys.
Santry River. Stardust Memorial Park. 22nd November 2023 10.02No Foam, Floating Algae or oily sheen. There is no algae present. I can see some litter in the water, within 1m of the waters edge, within 1.5m of the waters edge.Steady water flow. Light showers in the last 24 hours.Nitrate 1-2mg/lPhosphate 0.02-0.05mg/lTurbidity <14 NTUMacroinvertebrates CSSI TestNone:…
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Fungi and laurel ecosystem in Rivervalley & Brackenstown Swords Co. Dublin.
Brackenstown part of Rivervalley park (Swords Co. Dublin) is a enchanting area and its abundance of mushrooms is no less magical. After reading Entangled Life (Merlin Sheldrake) I find fungi fascinating. Are mushrooms in control of the planet? Quite possibly! The mushroom sticking up out of the ground, the bit we are familiar with, is…
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Saving The Arch at brackenstown.
The arch at Brackenstown Waterworks requires urgent intervention. This is an open letter to anyone that can do something with the information. Originally sent to the team Customer Service team at Fingal CC by email Thursday 7th September 2023. INDEXThe BackstoryThe ProblemThe Proposed SolutionPhotos Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ieuQKZgzx7wdJ57m7 Approx GPS: 53°27’28.4″N 6°15’02.6″W Brackenstown, Co. Dublin The…
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River Valley is changing
Change is inevitable. This isn’t activism its participation. Rivervalley Swords Co. Dublin is about to undergo major change. Possibly the largest change in 300 Years. In Summary the park which is a few hundred acres in size is getting a make over. This post is just a summary of observations submitted to the people who…
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River Walk Equinox 23
RV Tuesday 21st 11:02 River walk. Bright and Warm very changeable. An Irish spring day It’s the official end of Imbolc and the sun has crossed the zenith of the equator. For us nordies we’re now titlin towards an Grian.[The Sun, in Irish] A day of peace. Why do you feel stressed and anxieties when…
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RV Mondays: Stairway to heaven.
RV Monday 6th March 2023 10:33am 7o 4nt W Calm Cool Overcast Drizzle Very dry period Jan Feb Monday in the park the buds are budding the dogs are barking and the park is alive. Mondays don’t get more exciting than a new piece of park path and this one’s a big’un. The spring flowers…
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RV Mondays: Brackenstown park swords
Monday 30th January 2023 11:05 RV 6o 10km W Bright n cool Feels like 4 The essentials. In the park, Brackenstown Park, i think, It’s the western end of Ward Rivervalley Park, but historically i believe Brackenstown park. Part of the Molesworth estate. A park with a long history Imbolc approaches. Where’s local Imbolc