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Guided Woodland Wander at Gracedieu Wood with the Native Woodland Trust (Waterford)
May 23 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Guided walk at Gracedieu Wood: explore wildflowers, insects & native trees along the Waterford Greenway. Free & for families
🌿 Native Woodland Wander
Guided Biodiversity Walk at Gracedieu Wood
Join the Native Woodland Trust this National Biodiversity Week 2026 for a guided walk through the evolving habitats of Gracedieu Native Woodland Reserve, accessible along the Waterford Greenway.
This relaxed, family‑friendly walk begins at Bilberry Carpark and follows the Greenway towards Gracedieu Wood. Along the way, we’ll pause to take in the sights, sounds and smells of nature — from wildflowers and the insects that visit them, to shrubs, young native trees and towering veteran trees that form the scaffolding of Ireland’s woodland ecosystems.
Led by Jeremy Casey, this walk offers a chance to explore a native woodland reserve that is still being planted and shaped, highlighting how woodlands grow, develop and support biodiversity over time.
Once at the reserve, we’ll stop to enjoy a picnic lunch with tea and coffee, before making our way back to Bilberry Carpark.
🌳 What you’ll explore
- Establishing and mature native woodland habitats
- Wildflowers, insects and woodland understorey species
- How native woodlands support biodiversity
- The role of restoration and long‑term stewardship
👨👩👧👦 Who is this for?
- All ages welcome
- Children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian
- Suitable for families, walkers and nature enthusiasts
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Meeting Point: Bilberry Carpark
👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/1hFW2Fy27eGGZWXm7
Tickets: Free (booking required)
🥾 What to bring
- Field guides (birds, wildflowers, insects, etc.)
- Binoculars (if you have them)
- Warm, waterproof layered clothing
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Water, snacks and a packed lunch
- Any medication you require
- Sunblock and a hat for warmer days
☕ Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please bring a reusable cup to help minimise waste.
🚻 Bathroom Facilities
There are no bathroom facilities on site.
Please make a rest stop at services or public toilets before arriving.
⚠️ Important Information
- This is an outdoor walk along the Greenway and woodland paths
- Events may be cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather or weather warnings
- If cancelled, participants will be notified by email as early as possible
📩 Contact (on the day)
Native Woodland Trust
Jeremy Casey
📧 jeremy.casey@nativewoodlandtrust.ie
