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Bumblebees for beginners – Searching for the Large Carder Bumblebee
May 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn about bumblebees, how to identify Ireland’s 21 different species, and how to take part in the monthly bumblebee monitoring scheme. The east coast of Meath has some good habitats for pollinators and weather permitting, we should be able to find and identify some local bumblebees, including one Ireland’s most threatened bumblebees, the Large Carder Bumblebee.
This workshop will include indoor and outdoor components. The event is suitable for people of all ages and will last approximately 2 hours, starting off with an introductory presentation on identifying bumblebees, followed by a brief pause before venturing into local coastal dune habitat in search of bumblebees. The walk does not involve strenuous activity, but do wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Participants are welcome to bring a small snack.
This is a free event, but booking is required. Please follow this link to book your place: https://meath.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=25187373
Meeting location: Bettystown Library/ East Meath Civic Centre
Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NzdyByTLynLBpsws8
Funded by Meath County Council Heritage and Biodiversity Office and the Heritage Council. Ceangal, the Local Authority Heritage Programme, is delivered in partnership between the Heritage Council and Local Government Ireland.
