Slow Food Sugar Loaf September Event
THIS EVENT IS FULL TO CAPACITY AND IS CLOSED
Dear members and friends the Sugar Loaf Club , join us on a voyage of exploration of the plants, seaweeds, marine life of the coast of South Wicklow.
Guided by an expert with extensive local knowledge , Karin Dubsky who is an International Coordinator Coastwatch Europe this will be a field trip to treasure
There are two parts to the afternoon activities:Taking part in a Coastwatch survey which officially begins on the 15th. An introduction and instruction will be given and test kits provided by Coast watch
The second part hones in learning how to identify and forage for the edible wild food that may be found along the coast, costal rocks and seawater which will include a transect starting around the low water and working out way up into the hinterland.
WHEN: Saturday 15th September
WHERE: Ennereilly Beach 6 K north of Arklow(details below)
WHEN: 2 pomp Saturday 15th September
WEAR : Rain gear and, sensible shoes and ,ideally, sand shoes
BRING: Scissors or knife and a container for plants and seaweeds.
There is no charge for attending and in line with our Sugar Loaf ethos all are welcome including friends and children.
Directions:
From the North Exit N11 at Jack Whites Cross road and take the R773 keep on to a T junction where you turn R onto the R 750 (the old Arklow Coast road.) After about 4 k the road is alongside the sea until just before Pennycomequick Bridge over Redcross river and a church on R side of road. Park safely before that.
From the South you can exit N11 at Johnstown unto a local road for about 1 k and when you each a T junction turn L onto R 750 Straight on over Pennycome quick bridge and park safely as soon as the road is alongside the sea.
The location is clear on Discovery series map number 62.
THIS EVENT IS FULL TO CAPACITY AND IS CLOSED
If you hope to attend please send an email to: latimerd@gofree.indigo.ie for the attention of Biddy White Lennon
Slowfood Sugarloaf Club 