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SUMMARY:Biodiversity  Treasure hunt
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Treasure Hunt\nExplore 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. \nLeave your details and be entered into a draw announced after Biodiversity Week.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/biodiversity-treasure-hunt/
LOCATION:The Organic Centre\, Sraud\, Rossinver\, F91H978\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Investigation Lab – Anyone4Science
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pollination and why it is necessary for plants to grow and survive. In this workshop children will become Pollinator Investigators and learn how to record their data about the various pollinators in their garden\, local park or green space at school. \nSuitable for age 9+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult) \nAll materials will be provided. \nPart of this event may be held outdoors\, please come dressed appropriately for outside weather conditions. \nSat 16 May – 12.15pm-1.00pm – Dundalk Library (Dundalk Roden Place Dundalk\, A91 RC44) \nPlease email libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie or call 042 935 3190 to secure your place. \nThis session is funded through the Local Authority Biodiversity Action Fund by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Louth County Council.\nIt has been organised by the Louth County Council Biodiversity Officer.\nThe Local Authority Biodiversity Officer Programme is delivered in partnership between Local Government Ireland and the Heritage Council\, and is part of the Ceangal Local Authority Heritage Programme.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/pollinator-investigation-lab-anyone4science/
LOCATION:A91 RC44
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,For Kids,Garden,Hedgerows,Insects,Trees and Woodlands,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260517T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260518T233000
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SUMMARY:Omeath BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:A BioBlitz is a 24 or 48 hour event to find and record as many of the species in a given area as possible.\nIt is a fun and informal way for members of the public to learn how to record biodiversity\, alongside experts.\n\nWhere: greater Omeath\, Co. Louth area\n\nWhen: 17-18 May 2026\n\nWhat to record: wild plants\, animals\, fungi\n\n\nWhere to submit your records: \n– National Biodiversity Data Centre:  records.biodiversityireland.ie/record/BioBlitz/\n(choose ID: Omeath BioBlitz)\,\nor\n– bring your records to our ecologist –  talk to Goska to get help with identification and submitting records on Sunday 17th May 12 – 3 pm.\nLook for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard.\nYou can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road\n(A91 AE08)
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/omeath-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Look for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard. (Sunday 17th May 12 – 3pm) You can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road  (A91 AE08)
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Coastlines and Marine,Family Friendly,Fish,Hedgerows,Insects,Mammals,Reptiles and Amphibians,Rivers and Ponds,Trees and Woodlands,Wetlands,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
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SUMMARY:Meet an ecologist at the Omeath Shore
DESCRIPTION:Explore local biodiversity and chat about nature\, refreshments provided.\nGoska will be there to show and tell\, as well as to provide help with identification and submitting records for Omeath BioBlitz.\n\nWhere: Omeath\, Co. Louth\, near the old graveyard.\nYou can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road\n(A91 AE08)\n\nWhen: Sunday 17th May\, 12 – 3 pm\n\nOrganiser: Omeath District Development\nContact: Goska Wilkowska goskawilkowska@yahoo.ie
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/meet-an-ecologist-at-the-omeath-shore/
LOCATION:Look for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard.  You can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road  (A91 AE08)
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Coastlines and Marine,Family Friendly,Insects,Rivers and Ponds,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260512T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T153357Z
UID:10004134-1779127200-1779132600@biodiversityweek.ie
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Blitz for Families at Tanagh Outdoor Education & Training Centre
DESCRIPTION:Explore Nature Together! – Join us for a fun\, hands-on evening discovering the incredible variety of life around us. \nActivities include: \nPlant Identification \nBeating Trays & Insect Surveys \nPond Netting & Aquatic Life Exploration \nMammal Footprint Tunnels
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/biodiversity-blitz-for-families-at-tanagh-outdoor-education-training-centre/
LOCATION:Tanagh Outdoor Education & Training Centre\, Dartrey Via Cootehill\, Co. Monaghan\, H16 HC83
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Family Friendly,For Kids,Insects,Mammals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260414T121645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T121645Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the Buzz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026 by joining Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park for a special community citizen science event dedicated to exploring Ireland’s native wildflowers and the bees that depend on them! \n  \nDiscover the Buzz with Alan Balfe\, our Senior Ecologist at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park \n  \nTake a closer look at the incredible world of bees\, learn how to identify native wildflowers\, and uncover the many species of bumblebees found in Ireland. We’ll be surveying the area\, recording bee sightings\, and submitting our data to the National Biodiversity Data Centre\, playing a part in protecting these essential pollinators. \n  \n📅 Survey Date: Wednesday\, 20th May 2026\n⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM \n  \nWhether you’re a nature enthusiast or just curious about what’s buzzing in your garden\, this hands-on event is a great way to get involved in Ireland’s biodiversity efforts. This event is open to adults and children alike\, with all children required to be accompanied by a supervising adult. \n  \nBook Now
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/discover-the-buzz/
LOCATION:Tralee Bay Wetlands\, Ballyard\, Tralee\, V92 HH57
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Family Friendly,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260414T103508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T170650Z
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SUMMARY:The People’s Emergency Briefing (Ireland)
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Emergency Briefing – Greystones-Delgany launch\n\nWe need your input now again please.\nWe stood together\, as local youth and families\, in 2019. We declared the Wicklow Climate and Biodiversity / Nature* Emergency together and mobilized our local and national community to improve the situation. We did good then (we led the world)\, and still\, nothing like good enough.\nIt is time now to step up our Emergency mobilization together. And to invite our elected representatives and all stakeholders to stand with us again.\n\n\nWe will screen a new film featuring Chris Packham\, leading climate and nature scientists\, Prof Kevin Anderson\, a former general\, and Jennifer Saunders – all being frank and open about where things are heading and what can be done about it. \nTrailer: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EUHctmFKh/\n\nWe will discuss and review the Irish Climate & Nature* Emergency to date and agree the mandate and initial actions we want for stronger\, faster change.\n\nPeople’s Emergency Briefing\n\n Greystones Public Library\, Burnaby Park on Mill Road\n Thurs 21 May 2026\, 7pm\n Free (booking is required\, this may book out rapidly)\nPeople can book a place via email: greylib@wicklowcoco.ie or tel: 01-2873548\n\n 16+\n#PEBie\n#PEBuk\n\nThank you – we are relying on you now\, again\, for all our future. Rsvp.\n\nKeith\,\n\nCommunity Volunteer Delgany & Greystones\nGreen Greystones (FB Community) Admin\n\n\n* we called it the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency 2019. Now the “Climate and Nature Emergency” 2026! Same Emergency\, just stepped up in urgency level now because it has gotten much worse and we are losing time.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/the-peoples-emergency-briefing-ireland/
LOCATION:Greystones Public Library\, Mill Road\, Greystones\, A63 KN52
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Community Action,Insects,Mammals,Trees and Woodlands,Whales and Dolphins,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260515T220502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T220502Z
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SUMMARY:Harper’s Island Wetlands Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:If you are an ecologist\, wildlife specialist\, recorder or an interested member of public\, join us for a 24* hour Bioblitz event at Harper’s Island Wetlands\, Glounthane\, Co.Cork. We are looking for volunteers to join forces to identify and record as many species as possible! \nPlease express your interest to biodiversity@corkcoco.ie with a mention of your expertise and when you anticipate you will be available. \nAdditional specific events taking place during the 24 hours: \nBat walk- Thursday 21st May 9pm to 10:45pm (registration required\, email biodiversity@corkcoco.ie) \nGuide in the Hide- Friday 22nd May 10am to 11:30am (no registration required) \n  \nPlease wear clothing suitable for outdoors and for the weather conditions. \nChildren must be accompanied at all times by an adult. \nThere are no bathroom facilities on the reserve. \n  \n*Please note the reserve will be open until 11pm Thursday 21st May to accommodate the bat walk and will reopen from 7am Friday 22nd May.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/harpers-island-wetlands-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Insects,Mammals,Wetlands,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260505T100841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T100841Z
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SUMMARY:Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026\, Galway County Council and local schools are teaming up with MKO\, The Galway Bay South East Catchment Community Forum and numerous other volunteers and groups to undertake a Bioblitz and Biodiversity festival in Loughrea. The event will be centred around Loughrea Lake and its shores and will involve counting as many species as possible within a 24 hour period from 19:30 on the 21st May until 19:30 on the 22nd May. Teams of ecologists will be active in the area counting species during this period and aiming to record as many as they can. \n\n\nIn addition\, there will be an event centre set up on the fair green and we are inviting members of the public to join us for some biodiversity-related guided walks\, talks and demonstrations. A list of the various activities is provided below. All activities are free and most are centred on the lakeshore and around the town. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\nWhat is a BioBlitz? It’s a race against the clock to find and identify as many species as possible within 24 hours. It’s a fun and educational way to learn about the amazing biodiversity right in our own backyard. \n\nThe full timetable of events is available here: Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and Bioblitz 2026 – MKO
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/loughrea-biodiversity-festival-and-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Loughrea\, Fair Green\, Loughrea\, Co. Galway
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Community Action,Family Friendly,Farm,Fish,Hedgerows,Insects,Suitable for Schools,Trees and Woodlands,Wetlands,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260515T220436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T220436Z
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk at Harper's Island Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful Biodiversity Week evening event discovering our fascinating nocturnal creatures at Harper’s Island Wetlands! \nAs the sun sets\, we’ll explore the wetlands and learn about the secret lives of bats\, using bat detectors to hear their incredible echolocation. This is a fun and informative event for all ages- perfect for nature lovers and families alike! \nSpaces are limited\, so please book your place in advance by emailing biodiversity@corkcoco.ie \nPlease wear suitable clothing for the outdoors and weather conditions. \nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. \nThere are no toilet facilities on the reserve.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/bat-walk-at-harpers-island-wetlands/
LOCATION:Harper’s Island Wetlands\, Harper's Island Wetlands\, Glounthane\, Cork
CATEGORIES:Bats,Bioblitz,Family Friendly,Wetlands,Wheelchair Accessible
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260514T211703Z
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Hedgerow Walk as part of the Loughrea Biodiversity Festival & BioBlitz on the beautiful Mad Yolk Farm in Craughwell\, Co. Galway. Walk alongside expert Dan Monaghan of Hedgerows Ireland and discover why hedgerows are one of Ireland’s most vital — and overlooked — habitats for wildlife\, pollinators\, and our shared landscape.\n\n\nThere are two walks on the day. The first starts at 11am and the second starts at 1pm and both should last about an hour.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable outdoor footwear.\nFor more information\, contact: biodiversity@galwaycoco.ie
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/hedgerow-walk-4/2026-05-22/1/
LOCATION:Mad Yolk Farm\, Srah\, Craughwell\, Co. Galway\, H91 YDT2
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
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SUMMARY:Guide in the Hide at Harper's Island Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Biodiversity Week with a relaxed and engaging wildlife experience at Harper’s Island Wetlands! \nDrop in to one of the bird hides where a local expert will be on hand to help you spot and identify the amazing birdlife of the wetlands. Learn about the species that call Harper’s Island home and pick up some birdwatching tips. \nPerfect for beginners\, families\, and seasoned nature enthusiasts alike! \nBring binoculars if you have them (spare binoculars will be provided).\nWear comfortable outdoor clothing. \nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. \nThere are no toilet facilities at the reserve. \nCome along\, take in the views\, and discover the rich biodiversity right on your doorstep.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/guide-in-the-hide-at-harpers-island-wetlands/
LOCATION:Harper’s Island Wetlands\, Harper's Island Wetlands\, Glounthane\, Cork
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Birds,Family Friendly,Wetlands,Wheelchair Accessible
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260514T211703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T211703Z
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Hedgerow Walk as part of the Loughrea Biodiversity Festival & BioBlitz on the beautiful Mad Yolk Farm in Craughwell\, Co. Galway. Walk alongside expert Dan Monaghan of Hedgerows Ireland and discover why hedgerows are one of Ireland’s most vital — and overlooked — habitats for wildlife\, pollinators\, and our shared landscape.\n\n\nThere are two walks on the day. The first starts at 11am and the second starts at 1pm and both should last about an hour.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable outdoor footwear.\nFor more information\, contact: biodiversity@galwaycoco.ie
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/hedgerow-walk-4/2026-05-22/2/
LOCATION:Mad Yolk Farm\, Srah\, Craughwell\, Co. Galway\, H91 YDT2
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260515T220446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T220446Z
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SUMMARY:BioBlitz at Castletown House and Parklands\, Celbridge\, County Kildare
DESCRIPTION:Friday 22nd May 2026. \n3-4:30pm River Dipping. Meeting at the gazebo at the stable entrance\, an OPW staff member will take some kick samples from river to how the rich diversity of life within a pond habitat. A popular educational activities for children and adults of all ages. Identification literature and the OPW staff will be on hand to teach children the diversity of pond life beyond simply tadpoles! \n4-5pm: Trees of Castletown House. Meeting at the gazebo at the stable entrance\, where OPW staff will lead a walk showing the range of Ireland’s tree species\, discussing their folklore and biology. \nThe National Botanic Garden Botanist’s will have set out plant ID labels to flowering plants. \n7:30pm: Dusk Chorus. Meeting at the gazebo at the front of house\, Neil Bourke of BirdWatch Ireland (Kildare Branch) will lead a group around the Castletown grounds to hear our birds as they begin their dusk chorus. \n9:30-11pm: Bat Walk. Meeting at the gazebo at the stable entrance\, Anna Collins of Bat Conservation Ireland (Kildare Branch) will lead the bat walk. Learn about the diversity of bat species resident in Castletown House and the wider grounds. We will also explore their diet and the importance of insect life to sustain them. This is free but ticketed through Eventbrite. \nSaturday 23rd May 2026 \n5:30-8am: Dawn Chorus Walk. Meeting at the gazebo at the stable entrance\, join us on this dawn walk with Lorcán Scott OPW Biodiversity Officer\, to listen to the woods awaken with birdsong and learn how to identify some of our resident bird species. This is free but ticketed through Eventbrite. \n10-11am: Meadow walk. Meeting at the gazebo at the stable entrance. OPW staff will lead a walk through the flower-filled meadows and explain how these have been managed to improve the number of flowering plants\, and explain how anyone can turn a grass lawn into a vibrant patch of meadow\, filled with pollinators. \n10:30am-1pm: Learning to identify Irish Plants (Botanists from National Botanical Gardens). Throughout the morning we will have a team of botanist’s on-hand to show people how to identify native Irish plants. As plants are identified they will be signposted prominently throughout the Gardens so that visitors can be meet these plants as they walk around. \n12-1pm: River Dipping. Meeting at the gazebo at the stable entrance\, an OPW staff member will take some kick samples from river to how the rich diversity of life within a pond habitat. A popular educational activities for children and adults of all ages. Identification literature and the OPW staff will be on hand to teach children the diversity of pond life beyond simply tadpoles! \n1-2pm: BIRD BINGO at Castletown. Armed with bird bingo card in hand\, take a bird walk around the meadows\, woods and pond to list of all the species seen and heard. This is self-guided. \n3pm: Final species list. At 3 the adjudicators will begin collating the lists of species that have been gathered during the day by the experts and members of the public. These will then be uploaded to the National Biodiversity Data Centre website as a permanent record of the day. \nPartners: OPW & National Botanic Gardens (OPW); Bat Conservation Ireland; BirdWatch Ireland; Moths Ireland; Kildare CoCo (Biodiversity Office)
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/bioblitz-at-castletown-house-and-parklands-celbridge-county-kildare/
LOCATION:Castletown House and Parklands\, Castletown House\, Castletown\, Celbridge\, Co. Kildare\, W23 V9H3
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ecologists\, wildlife specialists\, recorders and interested members of public. Sligo Biodiversity Officer and Woodrow Ecological Consultants invite you to join for our Biodiversity Week Bioblitz! We are looking for volunteers to join forces to identify and record as many species as possible in 24 hours! \n  \nPlease express your interest to sligobioblitz@gmail.com with the mention of your expertise \nPlease bring a cup for teas/coffees
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/biodiversity-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Kilglass House\, Enniscrone\, Sligo
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111853
CREATED:20260512T150336Z
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SUMMARY:Bioblitz & Hug a Tree Day at Rossmore Forest Park\, Monaghan
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the forest pathways to learn about and anme the trees of Rossmore with ecologist Billy Flynn\, hug a tree or two and join in some laughing yoga. Get to meet the moths of Monaghan with Heather Bothwell and find out what a kick sample tells us about our water quality.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/bioblitz-hug-a-tree-day-at-rossmore-forest-park-monaghan/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Rossmore Forest Park\, Monaghan\, Monaghan\, Co. Monaghan
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,For Kids,Trees and Woodlands
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