An introduction to designing and implementing a food forest - a layered, self-sustaining edible ecosystem modeled after natural forests! This 1-day intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to designing and implementing a food forest — a layered, self-sustaining edible ecosystem modeled after natural forests. Whether you're a homesteader, community gardener, educator, or permaculture enthusiast, this […]
Join for a guided tour & see biodiversity-friendly practices in action! Join us at our farm and straw-bale centre for a practical, hands-on opportunity to learn how biodiversity can be created and supported in everyday settings. The tour will demonstrate simple, achievable actions that can be applied in gardens, community centres, and farms. Participants will […]
Introduction to chicken tractors and their benefits, demonstration and guided construction of a chicken tractor, and lots of Q & A! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to build a mobile chicken tractor, perfect for keeping your hens healthy and the land fertilized. We’ll cover basic DIY tool use and safety, essential […]
Join Chris Hayes and discover history, theory, bodily alignment and hands on use of the scythe! Join us at Síolta Chroí for a unique, interesting and very useful/practical workshop on Scything with expert Chris Hayes! What to expect? An introduction to the scythe, naming the parts of the scythe and learning how to use an […]
A welcoming potluck gathering at our wheelchair-accessible straw bale education centre where attendees of all levels can share food and learn a few words of Irish (Cúpla Focal as Gaeilge) together.
A hands-on workshop for aspiring and experienced food growers alike, offering skills, inspiration, and answers to your questions—whether you're tending a full garden, a patio, or a windowbox.
A community open day on our permaculture farm, warmly inviting local families and children to explore farm life and discover how humans and the wider natural world can live in harmony together.

Síolta Chroí facilitates peer-to-peers learning among land-workers and bring quality training opportunities to communities with the aim of supporting the agro-ecological local food movement on the island of Ireland.