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SUMMARY:Giving Nature a helping hand - How we can save the world around us
DESCRIPTION:Join wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna for a passionate and informative talk in Rathangan\, Co. Kildare\, to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/giving-nature-a-helping-hand-how-we-can-save-the-world-around-us/
LOCATION:R51 YF38\, Rathangan Community Centre Co Kildare\, Rathangan Co Kildare\, R51 YF38
CATEGORIES:Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Community Action,Garden,Hedgerows,Insects,Mammals,Trees and Woodlands,Wetlands,Wildflowers
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SUMMARY:Searching for Swifts in Slane – Walk and Talk Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Birdwatch Ireland Meath Branch and Meath County Council for a gentle stroll in Slane to listen and look out for Slane’s endangered Swifts and discuss how this small population might be saved before it is too late. \nIn 2024\, Meath County Council with the support of the National Parks and Wildlife Service through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund commissioned Birdwatch Ireland to survey the county’s Common Swift (Apus apus) population. This follows Meath’s first survey of Swifts in 2019. Both surveys showed that a small population of Swift continues to prevail in Slane but are at risk of being lost entirely without concerted conservation action to protect and grow this population. \nMeeting location: Communuity Centre\, Collon Road\, Slane \nGoogle Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LTmz11nEyVcWtKXH9 \nOrganised by Birdwatch Ireland Meath Branch in conjunction with Meath County Council Biodiversity Office. The Biodiversity Officer Programme is supported nationally by the Heritage Council.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/searching-for-swifts-in-slane-walk-and-talk-event/
LOCATION:Slane Community Centre (St Patrick’s N.S. Car Park)\, Slane Community Centre (St Patrick's N.S. Car Park)\, Slane
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Birds,Community Action,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T050000
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SUMMARY:Dawn Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Join Headford Environment Group for their Annual Dawn Chorus Walk. \n All welcome to attend on Sunday May 24th 2026 at 5am. Learn the birdcalls of the laneways and lakeshore along the shores of Lough Corrib.  \nWrap up warm! \nMeeting Point: Greenfields Lodge Carpark H91 H260
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/dawn-chorus/
LOCATION:H91 H260\, Greenfields\, Headford\, H91H260
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Orienteering at Carrickgollogan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Biodiversity Week for Biodiversity Orienteering: A Nature Navigation Adventure; a fun and interactive family‑friendly event at Carrickgollogan Woods\, Dublin. This outdoor adventure blends orienteering\, nature discovery and biodiversity activities\, making it a great day out for all ages. \n\nParticipants will navigate a short orienteering course\, stopping at activity points along the way to learn about local wildlife and habitats through hands‑on challenges led by experienced facilitators. No previous orienteering experience is needed – guidance is provided at the start\, and you can take the course at your own pace. \nSuitable for families and all ages\, whether you are a nature lover or curious about the outdoors\, this event encourages learning through movement\, exploration and play!
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/biodiversity-orienteering-at-carrickgollogan/
LOCATION:Carrickgollogan Woods https://share.google/kPsrA23Hbz7s6U665
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Family Friendly,For Kids,Trees and Woodlands,Wildflowers
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wildside of Golshane Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Farming for Nature ambassador and Ecologist Donna Mullen for a gentle ramble around Golshane Nature Reserve. Donna and her husband\, Brian\, bought their 43-acre farm twenty five years ago. It initially comprised of three large fields of intensive grassland with little plant or animal diversity. Through their work and dedication\, it has been transformed into a nature reserve. \nParticipants are advised that the Golshane Nature Reserve is uneven in parts. All participants are recommended to wear suitable sturdy footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing. Particpants are welcome to bring along a small snack or lunch. \nRegistration required. Follow this link to register: https://forms.office.com/e/MZUWYGNS0m \nMeeting location: Golshane Nature Reserve \nGoogle Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XCogMpcik7bdVpR8 \nFunded 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.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/walk-on-the-wildside-of-golshane-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Golshane Nature Reserve\, A82 VE86\, Tierworker\, Kells\, Co. Meath\, A82 VE86
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Family Friendly,Hedgerows,Insects,Rivers and Ponds
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow Walk\, Hill of Uisneach
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Hedgerow Walk – Hill of Uisneach\nCelebrating National Biodiversity Week \nLocation: Rathnew\, Loughnavalley\, Co. Westmeath\nEircode: N91 R6C9 \nJoin Hedgerows Ireland for a guided biodiversity hedgerow walk at the Hill of Uisneach\, exploring the ecological importance of Ireland’s native hedgerows and their role in supporting wildlife\, pollinators and landscape connectivity. \nTopics will include:\n• biodiversity value of hedgerows\n• heritage hedgerow features\n• species identification\n• hedgerows as wildlife corridors \nThis event is funded by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) and supported by Westmeath Biodiversity Office. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nChildren are welcome (must be accompanied by an adult).\nPlease wear suitable footwear and bring rain gear. \nRSVP: biodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie \nAll welcome 🌱
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/hedgerow-walk-hill-of-uisneach/
LOCATION:N91 R6C9\, Rathnew\, Loughnavalley\, N91 R6C9\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Family Friendly,Hedgerows
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Back the Swifts
DESCRIPTION:Join Biodiversity Officer Ricky Whelan and local naturalist Therse Kelly on a summer stroll around Banagher to observe Swifts and other visiting bird species. \nLearn about swifts amazing ecology and lifecycle and hear why Banagher remains one of the best towns in Ireland to see swifts. \nThe walk will be slow paced and family friendly\, it’s free and all are welcome.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/welcoming-back-the-swifts/
LOCATION:banagher
CATEGORIES:Birds
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