109 people registered for the workshop with approx. 55 people attending. Led by Limerick City and County Council and An Choill Beag , the small woodland was planted on the open area beside the Gaelscoil, and on the natural play area.
The community planted approx. 250 native trees of mixed variety. Many volunteers arriving with shovels/spades and wheelbarrows, the local residents, and community interest groups planted throughout the day. The primary and secondary schools planted a further 200 trees on 23rd February. The entire area was mulched in early March in order to supress the grass growing up around the base of the young trees.
A follow up visit will take place during May to educate the students and community members on how best to care for this new habitat, educational signage will also be erected.
Over time, it is hoped that this new habitat will become a treasure trove of biodiversity and place for the whole community to enjoy and benefit from.