Private talk & walk by founder of Interface Inagh Woodland Restoration Project. Galway. Guided.
Private talk & walk by founder of Interface Inagh Woodland Restoration Project. Galway. Guided.
Walk the scenic site of this Woodland Restoration Project with its founder. Learn about the comparison between the barren monocultural Sitka Spruce, as well naturally regenerated areas, lake side and river-sidewalks. Available all year. Min 1 Max 25
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Details
Interface is a studio and residency programme, based in theInagh Valley, Connemara, one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the country, a place where art, ecology and community meet. A place for visual artists, dancers, writers and musicians, situated in the Inagh Valley, in the heart of Connemara. The not-for-profit organisation provides catalysing opportunities for artists to explore intersections between scientific research and art.
The studio is located in a former salmon hatchery, built in the late 1980s. Scott Tallon Walker architects were commissioned by Carrolls’ cigarette company to design the biggest, most advanced salmon hatchery in the world. The company ran a fully automated, computer-controlled hatchery and supplied offshore salmon farmers with smolt via helicopter.
The hatchery building is surrounded by 37 acres of Sitka-Spruce forest. Interface, together with the landowner Derryclare Aqua, have undertaken to restore this barren, monocultural forest to native woodland, with a preference for continuous cover. This work is taking place slowly, by hand. Some areas are being allowed to self-restore, assisted with protection against grazing by deer. In other areas, native saplings and hedgerows are being planted.
Interface has initiated several projects in which artistic interventions reflect on this exciting project and the ecological change. It is envisaged that the projects will evolve with the gradually changing evolution of the ecology and the healing of the land.
Walk the scenic site of the Interface Inagh Woodland Restoration Project with Interface founder and artistic director Alannah Robins. The visit will take in a fascinating comparison between the barren monocultural Sitka Spruce, as well naturally regenerated areas, lake side and river-sidewalks.
Tea and coffee included, wellies & rain gear provided.
All profits from these experiences go directly back into the Interface Inagh Woodland Restoration Project
Itinerary
Meet Point
Inclusions:
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2 ½-hour private guided walk and talk with project founder
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Insights into woodland restoration and creative collaborations
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Tea and coffee
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Wellies and rain gear provided for comfort
Know Before you Go:
Wear comfortable clothes and layers. The tour runs rain or shine; weather-appropriate gear is provided. Walking is mostly easy but may be on uneven ground. Suitable for curious adults, seniors, and families.
All profits from these experiences go directly back into the Interface Inagh Woodland Restoration Project
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