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Where Bog and Woodland Meet
May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and the Native Woodland Trust on a Biodiversity Walk around the beautiful Girley Bog
Join us as we celebrate National Biodiversity Week in visiting Girley Wood reserve and surrounding Girley Bog. We’re collaborating with the wonderful people at Irish Peatland Conservation Council for this event which promises to be fun and filled with information about peatlands and native woodlands.
We will be meeting at Girley Hall in Fordstown at 7 pm on Wednesday the 20th of May 2026 (Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ji2w1mqYGtED7GJR9).
We will go for a nice walk past the Native Woodland Trust Girley Wood and around the boardwalk that goes through Girley Bog. This will be a great opportunity to get out on a Wednesday evening and to learn more about bog habitats and the various plants and animals that call this precious conservation area home.
All ages are welcome but please note, we will be walking on uneven ground and along a boardwalk so this is not suitable for buggies. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What to bring:
- Warm and waterproof clothing in layers
- Hat and sunblock if it’s sunny!
- Sturdy footwear
- Packed water and snacks
- Any medication you may need
When we return to our cars, will be providing tea, coffee and biscuits. If you have a reusable coffee/tea cup, please bring this along to minimize waste on the day.
There are no toilets on site. There is a toilet in the Top Oil Cloncat Service Station (Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/bJYEcFxF6psD1MmUA). However, we cannot guarantee that the toilet will be in working order. The town of Kells is also nearby.
Cancellation Note: Events may be cancelled on short notice if there are adverse weather conditions or weather warnings in place. In the event that we do cancel an event on short notice, we will send an email to inform you as early as possible.
If you book tickets but realise you will be unable to attend the event, please let us know so we can make the ticket available for another person.
We look forward to you joining us on this biodiversity walk!
Native Woodland Trust Contact: Jeremy Casey jeremy.casey@nativewoodlandtrust.ie
+353871953629
