Picnic in the Park returns to North Kildare next week
Aerial view of last year's Picnic in the Park in Maynooth
A family fun day with a flavour of sustainability will take place in North Kildare next week.
Kildare County Council’s climate action office, in collaboration with Maynooth Community Council are to co-host the return of ‘Picnic in the Park’ in the Harbour Field, Maynooth on Sunday, 15 June from 2pm to 5pm “for a free, unforgettable family-friendly event”, centered around the theme of ‘climate change and sustainability’.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, featuring a variety of performers, workshops and information stalls, along with delicious food vendors.
Younger attendees will enjoy activities such as seed planting, eco-printing, face painting, and can build their own insect hotel, while adults can enjoy comedy, poetry, song, and even get a caricature drawn if they are feeling brave!
Explore our information stalls, offering advice on energy usage, composting, active travel, biodiversity and new projects/initiatives in the area.
The ‘Circus of Climate Horrors’ returns, an interactive experience built and run by researchers at the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units (ICARUS) Institute at Maynooth University.
The highlight of the event will be Kildare County Council’s inaugural DZ Climate Champion Awards, celebrating the climate and biodiversity actions achieved by local communities, businesses, farmers, and schools in Maynooth.
In line with sustainable festivals guidelines, there will be a water refill station on site, and also be an AccessoLoo on site for those with access needs, and a dog spending area for guide and assistance dogs.
