#FalmouthME - #PollinatorParade 2026

Registration opens at noon on April 16.

"Help #MaineAudubon and #BirthRoots celebrate and call attention to the vital importance of our #pollinators by dressing up as a #bee, #butterfly, #ladybug, #hummingbird, #bat, or other favorite woodland friend for this fun family festival and children’s parade!"

Saturday, May 16
10 am–12:30 pm (parking opens at 9:30)

Pre-registration required.

FMI:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/pollinator-parade-2026/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #ChildrensEvents

If you're a self-employed artist who works with children in Ireland, you've probably had to go through Garda vetting at some point. In fact, it's likely that you're having to go through it over and over again, and you're wondering why.

I've written a blog that tries to explain how it all works.

http://oisinmcgann.com/known-to-the-police-what-ive-learned-about-garda-vetting/

#IrishChildrensWriters #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #IrishKidLit #IrishWriter #ChildrensEvents #GardaVetting #BackgroundCheck

Known to the Police? What I’ve Learned About Garda Vetting – Oisín McGann

I have probed deep into the murky, mysterious fog of Garda Vetting and have returned with knowledge. Look on my Admin Works, ye Mighty, and despair!

No, seriously. I wrote a blog that tries to explain #GardaVetting – the background checks carried out by Ireland's police force – from the point of view of artists doing children's events.

http://oisinmcgann.com/known-to-the-police-what-ive-learned-about-garda-vetting/

#ChildrensBooks #IrishWriter #IrishChildrensBooks #ChildrensEvents #BookFestival #Libraries #SchoolEvents

Known to the Police? What I’ve Learned About Garda Vetting – Oisín McGann