Candlefield Community Forest
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The Celtic Druid Temple has guardianship of 16 acres of land in North Roscommon and we have developed it considerably over the last 10 years. Our aim is to co create a Nature Preserve and resource for our members and the local community with plenty of woodland trails, bird watching hides and spaces for nature retreats. 16,000 trees make up our young woodland,and are all being grown with no chemicals - we need your help to keep it eco-friendly, maintain trails and associated features.
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Help to help us grow and protect the young forest
Woodland Meitheal Volunteer
You can volunteer to help us - simply email us, write Volunteer in the subject box and give your details in the main body of the email. Please give us your name, age, any relevant experience, preferred date(s) and of course your contact details - email etc. You will need boots and wet gear. See FAQ below.
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Donate support funds
You can help us with a Donation to support our forest project. Funds received will go towards developing our main objectives, including developing this community forest to co create a natural place of abundance to share with all
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Practical Info
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Volunteering with us is open to all individuals over the age of 18. All work is outdoor rain or shine. No one will be asked to do any work that they are not able for or uncomfortable with - you are expected to enjoy volunteering at the Temple!
To join us as a Volunteer for the day - simply email us at celticdruidtemple@gmail.com and write Volunteer in the subject box and give all your details in the main body of the email. Please give us your name, age, any relevant experience, preferred date and of course your contact details - phone, email etc. As we have other obligations we are not open to casual visitors and ask for this to be respected. All our planned activities may change without notice due to weather.
To join us as a Volunteer for the day - simply email us at celticdruidtemple@gmail.com and write Volunteer in the subject box and give all your details in the main body of the email. Please give us your name, age, any relevant experience, preferred date and of course your contact details - phone, email etc. As we have other obligations we are not open to casual visitors and ask for this to be respected. All our planned activities may change without notice due to weather.
Volunteering FAQs
Tell us about yourself/organisation and what you offer or do?
Celtic Druid Temple is a registered charity that promotes awareness of the indigenous Spiritual Tradition of Pagan Ireland. We host Full Moon ceremonies and celebrate the 8 Solar Festivals. We offer rites of passage services to our members such as Baby Welcoming and Naming, Handfasting and Passing Over Ceremonies.
Tell us about your location?
We are guardians of 16.5 acres (6.5 Hectares) in North West Roscommon. The lands and buildings are being developed to permaculture designs and the 16,000 native woodland trees are the core of a Forest Garden. We do not use chemical sprays and rely instead on manual weed suppressing.We are in a remote and peaceful location. The air is clean and sweet. We live in harmony with nature and seek to comprehend and cooperate with the land and all around us. We are rejuvenating a derelict farm that was abandoned for twenty years. We are heading towards sustainability, self sufficiency, off grid living as we practice the principals of the Celtic Druid Tradition.
Describe the characteristics of your ideal volunteer helper?
Outdoor type with some gardening experience, has good boots and rain gear with a willingness to work outdoors in Nature. Must be over 18.
What do you need help with?
Maintenance of Temple, herb garden, medieval fort, pathways, hedges and drains. Woodland Meitheal / Forest Garden: fencing repairs, unblocking drains, manual weed suppressing i.e. stand and fold weeds, light bridge building.
How many hours help per day / week do you expect?
If the day is really good and tomorrow rain is expected, we'll work with the weather we get. We start when the weather lets us, so in late November for example we start at 10:30am and work till 4pm.
What’s the minimum & maximum duration of stay?
One day
What dates are available?
Please email us directly
Celtic Druid Temple is a registered charity that promotes awareness of the indigenous Spiritual Tradition of Pagan Ireland. We host Full Moon ceremonies and celebrate the 8 Solar Festivals. We offer rites of passage services to our members such as Baby Welcoming and Naming, Handfasting and Passing Over Ceremonies.
Tell us about your location?
We are guardians of 16.5 acres (6.5 Hectares) in North West Roscommon. The lands and buildings are being developed to permaculture designs and the 16,000 native woodland trees are the core of a Forest Garden. We do not use chemical sprays and rely instead on manual weed suppressing.We are in a remote and peaceful location. The air is clean and sweet. We live in harmony with nature and seek to comprehend and cooperate with the land and all around us. We are rejuvenating a derelict farm that was abandoned for twenty years. We are heading towards sustainability, self sufficiency, off grid living as we practice the principals of the Celtic Druid Tradition.
Describe the characteristics of your ideal volunteer helper?
Outdoor type with some gardening experience, has good boots and rain gear with a willingness to work outdoors in Nature. Must be over 18.
What do you need help with?
Maintenance of Temple, herb garden, medieval fort, pathways, hedges and drains. Woodland Meitheal / Forest Garden: fencing repairs, unblocking drains, manual weed suppressing i.e. stand and fold weeds, light bridge building.
How many hours help per day / week do you expect?
If the day is really good and tomorrow rain is expected, we'll work with the weather we get. We start when the weather lets us, so in late November for example we start at 10:30am and work till 4pm.
What’s the minimum & maximum duration of stay?
One day
What dates are available?
Please email us directly
What meals are included?
A hearty lunch will be provided. Tea, coffee and water will be made available.
How does a helper get there?
Bus and Train to Castlerea then Taxi [12 euros] to our venue. We cannot collect from bus/train station.
Do you accept males, females, couples, families as volunteer helpers?
Open to all over 18. Under 18s accompanied with their parent/guardian.
Do you accept volunteer helpers with pets?
No
What additional skills or experience might the volunteer helper expect to learn or gain?
A holistic understanding and connection to the land, sea and sky through sharing the Celtic Druid appreciation of Nature. Introduction to permaculture principals, experience of off grid electricity generation, natural reed bed sewerage treatment systems, forest gardening principals and techniques, alternatives to chemical weed control.