Find events near you on our calendar below. New events added every week!
Birds on the Big Screen – Enjoy a live‑streamed bird cam of nesting blue tits paired with educational talks delivered in a local school and nursing home. Building on last year’s popular bird cam 'Nesting Up Close'. This year’s programme expands its reach with even more community outreach. Check out the live stream on the...
Crann – Trees for Ireland will be celebrating Books and Trees throughout National Biodiversity Week 15th to 24th May 2026, with the help of George Cunningham in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. There will be various biodiversity talks, workshops and planting potted trees with schools and the local Roscrea community throughout the week. Come and join us...
Biodiversity Treasure Hunt Explore the outdoors and discover the hidden plants, insects, and wildlife around you. Using fun clues and checklists, participants search for different species and natural features, learning about local biodiversity while enjoying an engaging, family‑friendly adventure. Leave your details and be entered into a draw announced after Biodiversity Week.
Dive into the fascinating world of ecosystems, sustainability, and environmental conservation. Led by ECO-UNESCO’s experts, this workshop offers insights into the urgent need to protect our planet. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious, come explore how you can make a positive impact on the environment!
6pm meet emmet sq – A biodiversity & birdwatch (and listening!) cycle of the Inchydoney Estuary co hosted by Birdwatch Ireland – one of our most popular annual events!
Ollan Herr-'Zero Waste Alliance Ireland' will report on a pilot project where local communities separated human urine to remove phosphorus. In light of ongoing threats from algae bloom to local lakes including Lough Melvin, Ollan Herr from Zero Waste Alliance Ireland will show how local groups and communities can play their own small part in...
This is a listing for one of Talamh Beo’s Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026: Heart of the Living Forest Biodiversity Walk Co Wicklow Talamh Beo has organised a very exciting line up of 14 Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026 which takes place all across the country from 15th-24th May. These walks...
Our gathering will bring together cycling and gardening lovers from Dublin City and beyond. Whether beginners or seasoned cyclists, gardeners or both, this event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their fitness, knowledge, and green thumb.
Theme: Celebrating Irish biodiversity through the hidden clues wildlife leaves behind. This event invites participants to become detectives and discover the wildlife all around us. Even though we may not see them, they leave tracks and signs that tell us they are there. As wildlife detectives we will examine feeding remains, foot prints and scenarios...
This workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. This session will be about identifying plants as well as an immersive dive into our cultural history and use of plants for craft, food and medicine. Children, and adults, if they wish, will get a drawing board and...
Free family Biodiversity Week workshop at Rinnagan Wood: explore native trees, make art tools from nature and draw what you discover. 🌿 Drawing from the Woods A Biodiversity Week Family Art & Nature Workshop As part of National Biodiversity Week 2026, join the Native Woodland Trust and local artists for a gentle, creative day in the...
This workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Aimi Pinder of Crooked Boot Farm will share her extensive knowledge of how to support wildlife whilst producing food and flowering plants in your own garden. Her presentation will be followed by questions and answers
The Limerick Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust are hosting two events in Curraghchase Forest Park on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 11.00-13.00, in association with Kilcornan Tidy Towns. Attendance is free and no booking is required. A Hunt for Dragonflies at the Lake Learn about the fascinating life cycle of dragonflies while getting up...
This is a listing for one of Talamh Beo’s Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026: Gorse Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Carlow Talamh Beo has organised a very exciting line up of 14 Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026 which takes place all across the country from 15th-24th May. These walks are with the...
Join us for a volunteer day at our land in Redbog Co. Carlow, to help maintain the boundaries by installing a gate and to continue the great work we started last year removing the confused bridewort from our land with some time for a small site tour at the start of the day too. Sign...
National Biodiversity Week is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN), with thanks to funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Events are run by IEN member groups, as well as by Biodiversity Officers and other local groups.
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