Roadshow to bring bats, bugs and bogs to the masses

A TRAVELLING biodiversity exhibition will take to the country’s roads over the next five months educating the public on Ireland’s natural beauty.

Launched by Environment Minister John Gormley yesterday, the roadshow involves 11 environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including Coastwatch Europe, An Taisce and Bird Watch Ireland.

Its aim is to raise awareness about nature’s diversity and experts will travel to schools and communities nationwide, as well as major public gatherings like Electric Picnic and the National Ploughing Championships.