Attendees at Saturday's biodiversity walk, led by Richard Jack, in Tullamore's Lloyd Town Park. Successful biodiversity walk in Tullamore for National Tree WeekOn Saturday last, March 14, more than 45 people from Offaly, other parts of Ireland, and other parts of the world attended a walking tour in Tullamore's Lloyd Town Park, entitled 'A look beyond the trees (to small features of biodiversity)'. Richard Jack led the participants on their ramble through the park, which was organised as part of National Tree Week. The beautiful sunshine in the fresh spring air made the walk even more enjoyable. He showed attendees lichens that grow on trees in the park; a lichen is an algae and a fungus living together.

Source: Irish Independent March 16, 2026 12:49 UTC