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Biodiversity Week at the Organic Centre! 13th-22nd May
Catch up at the Organic Centre this Biodiversity Week with our calender of free events. No advance booking required.
If you go down to the Woods today...
We are delighted and excited to have started the first phase of our woodland redevelopment plan for 2022.
What's in the Shop
Organic Centre Wild
Keep an eye on our social media as our little Lock down project continues to gather footage on nature round the centre.
The Organic Centre
Where all the magic happens, Eco shop, Cafe, students included.
Robin's Garden
Outdoor beds for all sorts of growing. The Community Gardeners use this space weekly.
Willow Sculptures
This lovely little section is always changing. Willow is perfect for making hedges, domes and even mazes
Senses Garden
A trip for the senses, see, smell, touch, hear and taste! close your mind experience nature in everyway possible.
Kitchen Garden
Outdoor beds for plenty of Vegetable and Herb growing, used by the cafe at the centre to bring the garden to your plate.
Meadows
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the meadows and peace garden.
Peace Garden
Need a place to escape the hussle and bussle of the real world....
Wetland System
A way for the plants and veg to get the nutrients they need without being disturbed by Humans.
The Orchard
Fruit trees as far as the eye can see. Perfect for picking, eating and drinking.
Tool Shed
Everything Tools...
Packing Shed
Where all the packing of produce takes place for sales in the shop and around Leitrim.
Willow Forest
Willow.. willow everywhere, lets make some baskets.
Customer Parking
Plenty of space for plenty of visitors, come see us today.

An Organic Experience

The Heart of Leitrim

Our 19 acre site in North Leitrim on the
banks of Lough Melvin where the land meets
the water.  An area of stunning natural
beauty, activities for all the family,
quiet roads, cosy bars and
great organic food. 
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Workshops

Sat, 21.05.22
Biodiversity Walk 'n' Talk 11am and 2pm
Howard and Maria will discuss the biodiversity they spot , trees,, plants, mosses, algae and chat the newly launched walk toward Fowleys falls.
Sat, 21.05.22
Sustainable forestry walk with Thomas 2pm
Sustainable forestry walk with Thomas-Biodiversity Week Free event.
Sat, 21.05.22
Biodiversity, your Health and Wellbeing 12pm-1.30
Explore the importance of biodiversity for your health and wellbeing with Caitriona Kelly. 12pm
Sun, 22.05.22
Biodiversity Bugs: with Anna 12-4pm
Creative family workshop on Biodiversity Day 12-4pm
Sun, 22.05.22
Biodiversity in Your Local River -12pm-1.30
Biodiversity in Your Local River demo with our fishermen friends. 12pm
Sun, 22.05.22
'Wildlife at the Organic Centre. How to protect yours' 2pm
Wild life ranger Rob Wheeldon tells us more about the wild life we've been finding on camera, and tips on how we can protect and conserve. Free event for Biodiversity Day.
Sun, 22.05.22
Tours at the Organic Centre
Free tours on Biodiversity Day-May 22nd
Sat, 28.05.22
Herbal Remedies for Colds & Flus
This talk and workshop will cover remedies found in most kitchens, and other useful plants to support and protect ourselves from the common cold and flu viruses.
Sat, 28.05.22
Herbal Remedies for Colds & Flus
This talk and workshop will cover remedies found in most kitchens, and other useful plants to support and protect ourselves from the common cold and flu viruses.
Sat, 04.06.22
Dry Stone Wall Building Masterclass Weekend
Learn about traditional dry stone methods of building garden features such as garden seats or raised beds. 
Sat, 04.06.22
The Living Architecture Experience. - Design
The part 1 of this 2 part workshop will focus on design - turning ideas into reality, while part 2 will concentrate on construction. 
Sun, 05.06.22
Domestic Wastewater
Using vertical and horizontal flow reed beds to treat domestic wastewater and also to treat separated grey water for recycling for toilet flushing.
Sat, 11.06.22
Botany of North Leitrim
This one-day course is packed full of nature and will give you an insight to what makes North Leitrim such a special place. 
Sat, 18.06.22
Your Organic Larder
Knowing how to grow plants from a range of different methods is a great way to increase the number of plants in your garden cheaply. 
Sun, 19.06.22
Weed Control
Weeds are a fascinating topic and are also the excuse for a lot of environmental damage done through spraying of chemicals. 
Sat, 25.06.22
Herbal Teas & Macerated Oils
From growing your own herbs to tasting teas...
Sun, 26.06.22
Botanical Journaling
The best way to learn about herbal medicine is to allow the herbs to guide and teach us! 
Sun, 26.06.22
Cheese Making Workshop
Spend the day learning the art of cheese making from Silke who has been making goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks. 
Sat, 02.07.22
Plan your Summer Garden
Learn how to keep your garden in good shape throughout the summer and reap the benefits of your earlier sowings. 
Sun, 03.07.22
Realign with Mother Earth
A day of simple nature-based spiritual practices to focus and clarify the mind, awaken wisdom and cultivate compassion for all species.
Sat, 09.07.22
Herbal Balms
In this workshop you will learn the difference between balms, ointments, salves and lotions. 
Sat, 09.07.22
Willow Basket Weaving Masterclass Weekend
 Tom will teach you how to master the technique and weave your first basket for breads, shopping or general use, with or without handle. 
Sat, 23.07.22
Mid-Summer Workshop
Knowing how to grow plants from a range of different methods is a great way to increase the number of plants in your garden cheaply. 
Sun, 24.07.22
Grow your Teens
From sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings and caring for a plant’s needs. 
Sun, 24.07.22
Cheese Making Workshop
Spend the day learning the art of cheese making from Silke who has been making goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks.
Sat, 30.07.22
The Living Architecture Experience. - Construction
This two day workshop will get you started on your Eco build journey.
Sun, 31.07.22
Intro to Jewellery Making
Designed for those of you who have never made jewellery before but always wanted to give it a try. 
Sat, 06.08.22
What the Eyes Reveal
Iridology is fascinating!
Sun, 07.08.22
Natural Korean Farming
Korean natural farming is a self-sufficient farming system that involves the culturing of indigenous micro-organisms...
Sat, 13.08.22
Cob Building
Cob building uses hands and feet to form lumps of earth mixed with sand and straw.
Sun, 14.08.22
Wild Mushroom Foraging
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in our woods and forests, so why not pick a few for your dinner table. 
Sat, 27.08.22
Soul Plan
We are all spiritual beings in physical form incarnate on earth.
Sun, 28.08.22
Wild Mushroom Foraging
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in our woods and forests, so why not pick a few for your dinner table.
Sat, 03.09.22
Natural Korean Farming
Korean natural farming is a self-sufficient farming system that involves the culturing of indigenous micro-organisms (IMO)
Sat, 03.09.22
Dry Stone Wall Building Masterclass Weekend
After being introduced to principles and techniques in the classroom, participants will build a dry stone wall from foundation level to the finished capping stage. 
Sat, 03.09.22
Seed Saver Workshop
While many gardeners are happy to save seeds from both common and unusual ornamental flowers, the confidence to save vegetable seeds has drastically faded as a common and traditional practice. 
Sun, 04.09.22
Plan a Year's Harvest
This time of year we are often asked about how to grow organic vegetables, where to start, how to prepare the ground, how to fertilize, what to do about weeds, where to source seeds, what equipment to buy etc. 
Sat, 10.09.22
Autumn in the Polytunnel
Plan your rotation, revise your layout and get loads of ideas to get you through the winter months.
Sat, 10.09.22
Painting Workshop
Suitable for both seasoned artists and complete beginners, all may benefit from the inspiring locations within the grounds of The Organic Centre. 
Sun, 11.09.22
Biodiversity Walk 'n' Talk
The day will be packed full of information about biodiversity in all its glory...
Sat, 17.09.22
The Zen of Drawing
By slowing down and really seeing we begin to bridge the gap between the eyes, heart, and hand, and can create nature studies that are true and beautiful. 
Sun, 18.09.22
Wild Mushroom Foraging
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in our woods and forests, so why not pick a few for your dinner table. 
Sat, 24.09.22
Cheese Making Workshop
Spend the day learning the art of cheese making from Silke who has been making goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks. 
Sat, 24.09.22
Herbal Balms
In this workshop you will learn the difference between balms, ointments, salves and lotions. 
Sat, 24.09.22
Drawing Workshop
Suitable for both seasoned artists and complete beginners, all may benefit from the inspiring locations within the grounds of The Organic Centre. 
Sat, 01.10.22
Make your own Pizza Oven
For great outdoor fun and the real Italian taste a wood fired Bread and Pizza Oven built with Cob is hard to beat. 
Sun, 02.10.22
Homeopathic Plants
A focus on plant remedies to support physical and emotional well-being.
Sun, 02.10.22
Ayurveda - Science of Life
Ayurveda is believed to be the oldest system of medicine in the world.
Sat, 08.10.22
Divining the Landscape
Discover subtle influences at work in the landscape, through Earth energy Divining techniques (also known as Dowsing). 
Sat, 08.10.22
Winter Gardening
This time of year we are often asked about how to grow organic vegetables, where to start, how to prepare the ground, how to fertilise, what to do about weeds, where to source seeds, what equipment to buy etc. 
Sun, 09.10.22
Wild Mushroom Foraging
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in our woods and forests, so why not pick a few for your dinner table. 
Sat, 15.10.22
Willow Basket Weaving Masterclass Weekend
Tom will teach you how to master the technique and weave your first basket for breads, shopping or general use, with or without handle.
Sat, 15.10.22
Seed Saver Workshop
While many gardeners are happy to save seeds from both common and unusual ornamental flowers, the confidence to save vegetable seeds has drastically faded as a common and traditional practice. 
Sat, 22.10.22
Tapping to Happiness
In this workshop you will learn about EFT – emotional freedom technique – and how to use it as your own self help tool for a whole host of issues. 
Sun, 23.10.22
Aquaponics for Beginners
Learn how to build and nurture an aquaponic system to grow vegetables and raise fish in your own back garden.
Sat, 29.10.22
Wine & Cider Making
Phil will demonstrate and show all the steps involved in producing good quality wines.
Sat, 05.11.22
Renewable Energy
In the course we will look at various forms of renewable energy which can be applied on a small scale
Sun, 06.11.22
Winter Fruit & Pruning
Learn how to prune your fruit trees during the winter and propagate your own stock.
Sat, 19.11.22
Realign with Mother Earth
A day of simple nature-based spiritual practices to focus and clarify the mind, awaken wisdom and cultivate compassion for all species.
Sat, 19.11.22
Therapeutic Horticulture
This two-day course will investigate the myriad ways that a Nature-based intervention like social and therapeutic horticulture can benefit people. 
Sat, 26.11.22
Herbal Remedies for Colds & Flus
This talk and workshop will cover remedies found in most kitchens, and other useful plants to support and protect ourselves from the common cold and flu viruses. 
Sun, 27.11.22
Homeopathic Plants
A focus on plant remedies to support physical and emotional well-being.
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The Organic Centre

Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, Ireland, F91 H978
54°23’34.4″N 8°07’06.0″W

Telephone: +353 (0)71 985 4338
Fax: +353 (0)71 985 4338
Email: info@theorganiccentre.ie

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The Organic Centre is a charity registered in Ireland.  A non-profit-making company limited by guarantee.
Registered in Ireland No. CHY 11547 Company No. 233736.
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