Find your kin at a Queer Ecology Workshop in Tramore Valley Park
Want to rewild your Sunday afternoon?
If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to see the natural world a little differently — beyond the usual “trees are trees, birds are birds” approach — this one’s for you.
On Sunday, August 31st at 12 pm, the Cork Queer Nature Collective (CQNC) is hosting Dáimh le Dúlra / Cultivating Kinship, a workshop all about reconnecting with the living (and even the dying) world around us.
So, what’s queer ecology? In short, it’s an invitation to question the ways we’ve been taught to view nature and to start practicing “active kinship.”
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That means recognising yourself as part of a much bigger family — plants, animals, fungi, rivers, and everything in between. Expect a mix of hands-on skills, thoughtful exercises, and playful writing prompts designed to help you feel more at home in the wild (and maybe even a little wilder yourself).
The CQNC is a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to explore ecology together. And with the workshop taking place in Tramore Valley Park’s EcoLab, the setting couldn’t be more perfect. Once a landfill, now a flourishing green haven, the park itself tells a story of resilience and transformation — the same themes the workshop celebrates.
Whether you’re a poet, a nature nerd, or just looking for a new way to spend your Sunday, this promises to be an inspiring, heart-opening afternoon. Grab a free ticket now here.
