About
Laurel Lodge Environmental Group is a community group established in July 2020 by two local friends Pamela and Anne.
Our thinking was to provide people with the proper equipment to safely pick up litter at a time when everybody was being extra cautious during Covid.
LLEG was an immediate success and membership grew quickly. Because of social distancing rules, our members adopted their own litter picking routes close to their homes and we have followed that model for litter picking ever since.
“I love how the group has expanded from litter picking to have a general biodiversity and environmental focus.”
- Group Member
Our Mission
From the start our mission has been the general improvement, enrichment and development of the environment of Laurel Lodge and its surrounding areas.
Our two cornerstone projects are our regular litter picking activities and the maintenance of Laurel Lodge Community Garden at Castleknock Community Centre.
Over the last 5 years we have expanded our ideas to include lots of other environmental projects and initiatives that enhance Laurel Lodge’s appearance and biodiversity.
We also team up with Fingal County Council, other local groups and local businesses, believing in the power of partnership built along common goals.
Celebrating
5 Years!
What We’ve Achieved Over the Last 5 Years
Litter picking across Laurel Lodge from Castleknock Road to Tir na nOg Park
Community Gardening at Castleknock Community Centre
Seasonal Clothes Swaps such as the Halloween Costume Swap
Oaktree Green Open Orchard
Leaf Mould Cages across Laurel Lodge
The Annual Monster Clean Up of the Royal Canal and River Tolka
Micro Forests at Laurel Lodge Green and Castleknock Way
Craft with us for the Castleknock Christmas Craft Fair
Laurel Lodge Pollinator Plan
The LLEG Cargo E-Bike
We are firmly committed to the development of community spirit and pride. Our proudest moments come when people stop to thank us for our work or comment that Laurel Lodge is looking loved again.
We are a local, practical group trying to make a difference and have some fun along the way.
