CELT is a registered charity (CHY 14519) dedicated to environmental awareness, education and training.

As set out in our constitution, the main objects for which CELT is established are:
1. (a) The advancement of Environmental Education through assisting schools with projects and educational programmes, encouraging national and international student and volunteer exchanges, providing a focal point for information sharing and offering training courses for adults linking to projects for schools, landowners and others in the community.
(b) The provision of Environmental Education and information networking facilities.

Subsidiary objects are:
(a) To provide training of all skilled workers and/or directors and provide training for the community and visitors to the community.
(b) To provide a consultancy service and resources for the use of all members of the community.
(c) To work for the relief of poverty by offering skilled employment opportunities within the Community.

Our aims and objectives are:-

Increasing Environmental Awareness
through an active schools programme, student exchanges, training courses for adults, skills demonstrations and networking with other groups and organisations.
Nature Conservation
through involvement in local projects and working with initiatives such as the Clare Biodiversity Action Plan. Also by promoting planting and use of native trees.
Promoting Renewable Energy
through demonstrations and displays of specialist equipment and materials and making available relevant information and training.
Keeping alive Traditional Countryside Skills and Crafts
through bringing together local and national experts to provide training and education for all levels.
Promoting Healthy Food Production
through providing information, education and training in organics, permaculture, agroforestry, companion planting, etc.

Sustainable Living Have you seen The Story of Stuff ?

TRANSITION EAST CLARE initiative - Developing resilience in the local community   More

Climate Change More (includes latest assessments and Copenhagen diagnosis)

Deforestation - The Tribe that Stood their Ground - Sunday Times article by Christina Lamb

FOREST GARDENS - AGROFORESTRY - Article by Bob Wilson

Photos from SUMMER IN THE WOODS 2008 See Indymedia article

Book launch - 'Outsider' by Del Harding - The true story of the outdoor nomadic lifestyle of a footloose fisherman, living off the land  More info

"Living through the Energy Crisis" - Booklet by Graham Strouts and Colin Campbell - see  www.zone5.org

Deforestation and Climate Change - Article

CELT MEMBERSHIP Support our work - become a member now ! (and receive information updates and discounts on certain events and purchases). Fee: 15 euro (25 euro family membership. Use the Booking On-line page

Private / Corporate events - CELT can host private / corporate events e.g. Staff / Family day out. Here is feedback from Aer Rianta : "Many thanks for organising an excellent and relaxing company family day in the woods on Friday last. We really enjoyed ourselves in your lovely centre on the lakeshore. The children were enthralled with the freedom of the woods and impressed their parents with the amazing wooden crafts they made. You will probably have some candidates for your next courses, from some of the adults who really enjoyed the introduction to wood turning, woodcarving and basket making. The archery was very popular with a few budding Robin Hoods in our midst. The nutritious food was also a highlight. Many thanks again - Fergal O'Farrell" (Planning & Organisational Development Manager, Aer Rianta International cpt)

  
CELT adult training programme is supported by The Heritage Council, Woodlands of Ireland, Clare VEC and Muintir na Coille (Coppice and Allied Trades Association)