Evidence-based community projects led by GardeningWell and partners across Stamullen and beyond.

Community Biodiversity Impact 2021 to 2024

• 9 Scout groups engaged
• 30 plus schools reached nationwide
• Thousands of sunflower seeds distributed annually
• 200 plus pollinator planters delivered to older adults
• Walled Garden education launched 2024
• 10 active community biodiversity projects

Download the Stamullen Biodiversity Action Plan PDF

Flagship Outreach Projects

Growing Together – Young and Old 2021 to 2022

Intergenerational project where young people in Scouting Ireland planted bulb lasagne pollinator pots using peat-free compost and terracotta pots, and gifted them to older adults at home and in care settings. This was delivered with Funding and assistance from Age Action Ireland and Meath County Council

• Impact: More than 200 kits delivered across Meath through 9 Scout groups.
• Partners: Meath County Council Climate Action, Age Friendly Ireland or Age Action, Scouting Ireland.

Evidence: Meath Chronicle article | Age Friendly Ireland newsletter PDF | 7th Meath Scouts Facebook post | YouTube tutorials

Participating Scout Groups

17th Meath Longwood; 15th Meath Navan; 11th Meath Kilcloon; 14th Meath Kilbride; 22nd Meath Donore; 3rd Meath Ballivor; 5th Meath Kells; 7th Meath Dunshaughlin; 20th Meath Stamullen.

Sunflower Seed Giveaway – Nature Heroes 2022 to present

Thousands of locally saved sunflower seeds supplied each spring to St Patrick's National School Stamullen for a school-wide growing competition. Approximately 20 extra packets are posted annually to schools nationwide. To date more than 30 schools have been reached.

• Impact: Whole-school participation for three consecutive years; hundreds of home gardens planted each spring.
• Outcome: Pollinator corridors across the village and beyond; hands-on nature learning.

Evidence: School Nature Heroes page | School post on X | Meath Coaster article January 2022

Walled Garden – School Education Programme launched Autumn 2024

Outdoor classroom sessions in the walled garden covering native plants, soil health, pollinators and composting. Sessions are tailored to primary school classes.

Evidence: Instagram reel

Community Biodiversity Actions in Stamullen

Hedgerow Creation with Stamullen GAA ongoing

New wildlife-friendly hedgerow established with community volunteers. Co-funded by the Meath County Council CPAT fund and the club.

Plan alignment: Stamullen Biodiversity Action Plan 2024.

Pocket Woodland and School Visits

Native pocket woodland planted. Used for outreach with St Patrick's National School. Two classes visited in Summer 2024 for native tree learning.

Plan alignment: Stamullen Biodiversity Action Plan 2024.

Plant Giveaways – Tomatoes and Vegetable Seedlings annual

Approximately 100 edible plants shared each spring to around 20 households in Stamullen and surrounding areas to kick-start food growing and pollinator planting.

Stamullen Community Garden at Redwood Care Home Stadalt

Community-built garden with volunteers and residents. Includes a wildlife pond funded by the Burrenbeo Foundation Hare's Corner scheme, and heritage apple trees supplied by Burrenbeo and planted by local children.

Partners: Stamullen Revival Programme; Stamullen Tidy Towns; Meath County Council; Burrenbeo Foundation.

The Orchard Wildflower Meadow

Wildflower meadow created and maintained by local residents. Funded and partnered with The Orchard Residents' Association.

Kilbreck and Glasheen Tree Nursery and Wildflower Area

Community tree nursery and wildflower restoration with the Kilbreck and Glasheen Residents' Association. Funded by Community Foundation Ireland and Councillor Amanda Smith's discretionary fund.

Boyne Ripple Network Participation

Regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing with climate and biodiversity groups across the Boyne Valley.