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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 22h

Green Drinks continues to grow! Thanks to everyone who's attending and supporting this great event 💚

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 1d

Another great turnout for this months Green Drinks event, cheers to all who joined us!

@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 2d

The location for today's Green Drinks has been changed!

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 2d

VENUE CHANGE ! We've had to change the location for tomorrow's Green Drinks to the Dew Drop Inn (upstairs).

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 29d

The next Galway Green Drinks is Oct 14! We're excited to have Dr. Nóirín Burke & Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra from Galway Atlantaquaria speak about ocean literacy and the multiple ways they foster it through their work in the aquarium. Register: eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1685827217589

Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 3d

Another fun (but exhausting) weekend in a native Irish woodland! 💪🏽

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 3d

Great weekend clearing rhododendron from coill gleann dá loch again. Lots of progress made with another 1.7 acres cleared. Thanks to everyone who came out @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 8d

Will you be at the next Green Drinks in Galway?

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 8d

A reminder that our next Green Drinks is in one week! Hope to see you there.

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 29d

The next Galway Green Drinks is Oct 14! We're excited to have Dr. Nóirín Burke & Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra from Galway Atlantaquaria speak about ocean literacy and the multiple ways they foster it through their work in the aquarium. Register: eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1685827217589

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 15d

This was an incredibly enlightening conversation, hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Sustainably Geeky @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · 15d

On our latest ep, Dr. Debbie Saunders of NatureHelm joins to discuss the biodiversity crisis & possible solutions. She maintains a hopeful outlook while emphasizing the need for urgent action to protect all life on earth. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky

#podcast #biodiversity #nature

Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 21d

Saw a ton of these on a site we treated last month. So frustrating!

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 28d

Registration is live for our next Green Drinks! 🙌🏽

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · 29d

The next Galway Green Drinks is Oct 14! We're excited to have Dr. Nóirín Burke & Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra from Galway Atlantaquaria speak about ocean literacy and the multiple ways they foster it through their work in the aquarium. Register: eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1685827217589

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · 29d

Had fun working with the @rhodorangers.bsky.social over the weekend to tackle invasive rhodo in Connemara!

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Sep 15

A long weekend of slow work digging up regrowth from old stumps and seedlings while getting stung by bees and drenched in the odd downpour at our first site in Corr Uí Mhongáin..... mostly done here but some giant rhubarb will eventually need seeing to

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Sep 12

This was such a fun event, so glad I got to represent the @rhodorangers.bsky.social !

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Sep 12

Last night @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social presented Galway Green Drinks at the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival's Giob Geab event. Each participant had 5 minutes to talk about their project, using 5 slides and mainly images. It was great learning about all the incredible work being done in Galway!

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Sep 10

Another successful Green Drinks event in the books! Thanks to all who attended

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Galway Green Drinks last night! We had another great talk by Janet Laffey from LAWPRO. Join us every second Tuesday for networking and informative talks!

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're back with another Green Drinks, hope to see you there!

Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join the @rhodorangers.bsky.social at our next #greendrinks event to learn about local water quality!

@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're excited to announce our Sept speaker, Janet Laffey w/ the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)! Janet will speak a/b the work they do to protect regional waterways & their citizen science initiatives. Register @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1605670125569?aff=oddtdtcreator

Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Aug 25

This was a fascinating conversation about extinction and the ecological grief that accompanies it. I hope you'll give it a listen!

Sustainably Geeky @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · Aug 25

This month Trevor & Kyle Ritland join to discuss their new #book The Golden Toad. The book explores the mysterious disappearance of the #goldentoad from Costa Rica & their experience investigating its disappearance. Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky. #podcast #environment #extinction

Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join the @rhodorangers.bsky.social at our next #greendrinks event to learn about local water quality!

@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're excited to announce our Sept speaker, Janet Laffey w/ the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)! Janet will speak a/b the work they do to protect regional waterways & their citizen science initiatives. Register @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1605670125569?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Aug 17

Another great day fighting the rhodo invasion in beautiful Conamara!

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Aug 17

The monthly visits continued yesterday with a nice breeze to keep the midges away. An-bhuíoch don slua a tháinig amach don lá @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @dermotbreen.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thrilled with the consistent turnout at our Green Drinks events!

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thanks to everyone who joined us Tuesday night for our monthly #greendrinks event! We're thrilled with the turnout and connections being made.

A big thanks also to David Foy, who gave a great presentation about the EU Nature Restoration Law and what it means for Ireland.

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Aug 5

Excited for this one, hope to see you there!

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Aug 5

Have you registered for our next #GreenDrinks event? It's a great way to meet others doing important environmental work, and we'll have a great speaker on the night. Contact @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social or @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social for more info and register here:

eventbrite.com/e/galway-gre...

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 29

The latest ep of my podcast @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social is out now! Check it out @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky

Sustainably Geeky @sustainablygeeky.bsky.social · Jul 29

As the #climate changes, what will the future hold? This month #cleanenergy tech expert Todd Medema talks a/b his #clifi book How to Surf a Hurricane. He discusses his inspo & why he wrote a climate story that is hopeful. Listen wherever you listen to #pods! #sustainability #environment #solarpunk

Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 26

Great talk about #rewilding with @irishrainforest.bsky.social and @saoirsemc.bsky.social at the Galway International Arts Festival! Let's keep these conversations going.

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 24

The @rhodorangers.bsky.social are excited to have David Foy speak @ our next #Galway #GreenDrinks Tues Aug 12! He'll speak a/b the EU Nature Restoration Law & its implications. Reg @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1486447036099

@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 12

I recently started volunteering w/ Tuatha of Terryland Forest Park & the dedication of group members is truly inspiring 🙌🏽 We meet weekly to maintain & beautify the park & often meet w/ conservation experts to learn a/b best practices. I'm so glad I found this group!

@speediecelt.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our second Green Drinks was a success! So inspiring to meet others who care about the environment, and learn from super smart people.

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Jul 8

Another great turnout for Green Drinks tonight! @georgiamacmillan.bsky.social gave a great talk about light pollution and dark sky initiatives. Thanks to all who attended, hope to see you next month!

@darkskyireland.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 7

Excited for the next #galway Green Drinks! Hope to see you there!

David Smyth 🦇🌳 @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social · Jul 6

Second Green Drinks event on this Tuesday, 08 July

Register here; www.eventbrite.com/e/galway-gre...

@darkskyireland.bsky.social Georgia MacMillian will be speaking at event

Please share to your networks!

See you there!

@rhodorangers.bsky.social
@irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 6

Would love to work together to support each other's events! Ours will be every second Tuesday, hope you can make the next one.

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 6

Another great day fighting invasive rhododendron with the @rhodorangers.bsky.social!

Rhodo Rangers @rhodorangers.bsky.social · Jul 6

The best time to clear rhododendron was in the 1700's when it was first introduced. The second best time is now - only three of us out today but a lot done (1/3) @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social

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Jennifer Hetzel @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social · Jul 1

For those who don't know, I'm the creator & host of the #podcast Sustainably Geeky! My goal is to break down #environmental topics for the average person. If interested in being on the show or have a suggestion please reach out!

Listen @ epicallygeeky.com/sustainably-geeky or wherever you pod

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