Cara Credit Union dig in to help plant trees for climate change

Cara Credit Union has selected Presentation Primary School as one of the five schools to participate in a project promoting biodiversity and ecological awareness among children in the community. The project, in collaboration with Tralee Bay Wetlands, aims to provide children with knowledge and handson experience in outdoor learning and environmental protection. Through the initiative, the school received trees, fruit bushes, and the expertise of ecologists to improve the school environment for nature and students.

Principal John Hickey expressed delight in being selected and grateful to Cara Credit Union for their support. The project complements the school’s ongoing work in ecological awareness and sustainable living, which includes a school garden where children grow food, plant habitat spaces, and interact with nature. The support from the Credit Union aligns well with the school’s program, and they look forward to the harvest in the years ahead. The project is part of Cara Credit Union’s commitment to investing in projects that positively impact climate change and enhance environmental protection. The Credit Union has launched a new Junior Current Account with a Mastercard® debit card for members over 12 to build a budget, save, and manage their account securely. Philip Lynch, Youth Development Cara Credit Union, emphasized the importance of investing in youth as they are the future.

The project was designed with Mary O’Connor from Tralee Bay Wetlands and will benefit a total of five schools initially. The initiative includes a talk for pupils on planting trees, a life-enhancing skill that will benefit their lives and the school’s natural environment. Tralee Bay Wetlands is pleased with Cara Credit Union’s commitment to pro-active change and their acknowledgment of the biodiversity and climate crises. The other schools selected for this term include Killahan NS, Spa NS, Curraheen NS, and Kilmurry NS. For more information on the Cara Credit Union Junior Account or to become a member, visit their website or one of their branches in Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff, or Causeway.