Eco Week 2008
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Press Release South Dublin County Council Environment Section
Eco Week 14th to 18th April 2008
South Dublin County Council has organised the fourth annual Eco Week which will take place from Monday 14th to Friday 18thApril 2008. South Dublin County Councils Eco week 2008 has something for everyone and highlights how we all play a role in reducing the impact of climate change.
Highlights include a talk by Fr Sean McDonagh, a well known activist in the field of ecological and environmental matters; his talk entitled Climate Change and You takes place on Wednesday 16th April at 7.30pm at County Library Tallaght.
The Powerdown Briefing on Thursday 17th at 2pm is aimed at community leaders and citizens and will offer practical ways to respond to climate change and energy uncertainty. There will also be an exhibition of entries from the Beautiful South Dublin County Schools Competition at County Hall and Enfos Ecological Footprints Exhibition will be on display at Clondalkin Civic Offices. A free screening of An Inconvenient Truth at UCI Tallaght at 11.30am and 7.30pm on Thursday 17th April, contact 01 4149292 to book a seat.
Claire Hinch, South Dublin County Councils Assistant Environmental Awareness Officer said there are lots of events organised in all parts of the County and recommends a visit to County Hall in Tallaght to view the entries to the schools competition. The issue of Climate Change is very topical and there are a series of events providing information on this subject
In addition over 40 events have been scheduled for schools in South Dublin County these include energy, water and nature workshops. Schools are also encouraged to recycle and a strong recycling and anti litter message is delivered by Roisin Raven Storytelling and travelling theatre groups Down to Earth and Bruscar the Tidy Giant.
Eco Week schedules are available on www.southdublin.ie and from Council Offices, Libraries and Community Centres.
Contact details:
Claire Hinch Assistant Environmental Awareness Officer
Tel: 01-4149292
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