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National Biodiversity Week

National Biodiversity Week is all about connecting you with nature. It’s about communicating the importance of biodiversity and providing motivation and know how to play your part in protecting it.

It’s also about entertainment! Find fun and wonder outdoors with ten days of celebration!

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 Local Authority Biodiversity Officers, through the Heritage Council's Ceangal programme, NPWS Rangers and other local groups.

We are delighted to be celebrating Ireland’s natural diversity with in person activities and online events. We will publish details of all events on our calendar and social media. There are events covering all interests, from the ocean depths to the mountain tops. Join in to celebrate our Nature and Biodiversity with a range of family-friendly activities. There’s lots to see and lots to learn, so dive in to the events and see what interests you.

With thanks to our funders, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, we are looking forward to enjoying this huge range of in-person and online events for this years National Biodiversity Week.

Biodiversity Events Gallery

Wondering what events could look like in 2026? Here is a small selection of photographs from previous years' events.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland and Sonarite in their outdoor classroom

Green Foundation Ireland - Nature walk during Biofest festival

Cloughjordan Eco-Village - Food sovereignty, community farms, edible landscapes

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group - whale watching at Erris Head, Mayo

Irish Cycling Campaign - Kelp Yourself - Seaweed, Art & Foraging on Leitrim's Coastline. Hosted by Leitrim Cycling festival

Bat Conservation Ireland - Bat Walk

national biodiversity week

This week celebrates Ireland’s rich variety of life, from native woodlands to coastal habitats.Biodiversity supports everything we depend on: clean air, fresh water, food, and a stable climate.Join events across Ireland to discover how you can help protect species and habitats for future generations.

Native animal and plant species are currently assessed in Ireland’s Red List of threatened species.  NPWS Red List

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Protected nature sites across Ireland, including SACs and SPAs, under the EU Habitats Directive.  NPWS Protected Areas

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Local community events and citizen-science projects held during Biodiversity Week nationwide.

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Native pollinator species, including over 100 wild bees, are vital to crops and wildflowers. All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

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This Is Ireland. This beautiful short video made for the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss by Crossing the Line Productions shows us some of the unique wildlife that live in Ireland.

Events & Activities

Discover Biodiversity Near You

Join guided walks, beach clean-ups, workshops, and school projects across Ireland. Each event connects people with nature and promotes local conservation. Find one near you and take part in protecting your local habitats. 
 (Source: Irish Environmental Network)

Citizen Science

Record and Share What You See

Help scientists by recording birds, plants, and insects in your area. Every observation helps track species trends and supports conservation planning. Use tools like the Biodiversity Data Centre’s Explore Your Area or I Naturalist.
 (Source: National Biodiversity Data Centre)

Learn & Explore

Understand Why Nature Matters

Healthy ecosystems provide clean water, fertile soil, flood protection, and pollination. Learn how biodiversity supports your wellbeing and economy — and how small changes help
(Source: UN Convention on Biological Diversity / WWF Biodiversity Facts)

Photo credits: Banner image – Dingy Skipper by Caroline Gleeson. Hare by Declan Goulding. Black Tailed Godwits by John Murphy.