Community gardens for biodiversity - Blanchardstown
2026-05-22 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | GLAS @ TU Dublin, GLAS @ TU Dublin Blanchardstown, near the LINC Building, Dublin, CJ4C+MJC Dublin, Ireland
Join us in GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity!

GLAS @ TU Dublin supports people and nature to flourish, and to grow community, connection and biodiversity. In this special workshop for Biodiversity Week 2026, our gardener Lee will demonstrate how this shared, voluntary space aims to cultivate and nourish life throughout the year, and will share some tips and tricks for supporting biodiversity in your own garden!

Walk on Butterfly Conservation Reserve, Lullybeg
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Lullybeg Co. Kildare, follow directions above., Lullybeg, near the IPCC Centre, grid reference (N 69560 26045)
Walk on the Butterfly Conservation Ireland’s Reserve, Lullybeg Co. Kildare
Event suitable for Adults & Children over 7 years.
Bring boots.
We will park near the first gate (N 69560 26045) and walk to the site – the site grid reference is N 68731 25664. See Discovery Series 49.

Guided Woodland Wander at Gracedieu Wood with the Native Woodland Trust (Waterford)
2026-05-23 10:30 - 13:00 | Gracedieu Native Woodland, Gracedieu West, Waterford, Co Waterford, Bilberry Carpark, Waterford
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

Giving Nature a helping hand - How we can save the world around us
2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | R51 YF38, Rathangan Community Centre Co Kildare, Rathangan Co Kildare, R51 YF38
Join wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna for a passionate and informative talk in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026.

Bats and Moths of Marfield
2026-05-23 20:45 - 22:00 | Marlfield Lake, Clonmel
Experience the Magic of Bats & Moths at Marlfield Lake!
Celebrate Biodiversity Week with a special evening at Marlfield Lake on May 23rd, exploring the fascinating world of bats and moths after dark. Join expert Albert Nolan for an engaging talk followed by a guided night walk, where you’ll discover these incredible nocturnal species up close.
This family-friendly event is a wonderful chance to connect with nature and learn about local wildlife. Hi-vis jackets and bat detectors will be provided—just be sure to wear warm clothing, sturdy footwear, and bring a torch.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
Please note: the walk is weather-dependent.

Discover the Secret World of Irish Butterflies at Belvedere House & Gardens
2026-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Belvedere House Gardens & Park Mullingar, Mullingar Co Westmeath, Mullingar, N91 EF80
Discover the Secret World of Irish Butterflies
An exclusive workshop with Jesmond Harding
📅 Sunday 24th May 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Belvedere Estate, House and Gardens, Mullingar
Join us for an enchanting journey into the life cycles and habitats of Ireland’s most beautiful winged residents. We are delighted to welcome Jesmond Harding, author of The Irish Butterfly Book and one of Ireland’s leading butterfly conservationists, for a hands-on workshop in the stunning surroundings of Belvedere Estate, House and Gardens.
This workshop will include an indoor session followed by a guided field walk. Light refreshments will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for outdoor activity.
Suitable for adults and children from 1st class and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
☕ Refreshments provided
🎟️ Booking essential
📧 biodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie

Walk on the Wildside of Golshane Nature Reserve
2026-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Golshane Nature Reserve, A82 VE86, Tierworker, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 VE86
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.
Participants 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.
Registration required. Follow this link to register: https://forms.office.com/e/MZUWYGNS0m
Meeting location: Golshane Nature Reserve
Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XCogMpcik7bdVpR8
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.

Bug Safari at Dowth National Park
2026-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | A92ER22, Dowth National Park, Dowth, A92ER22
Grab a net, or just pack your curiosity, and join Brian Murray and NPWS for a Family Bug Safari at Dowth National Park. On every flower and beneath every leaf, log and blade of grass lives a hidden world of beetles, bees, spiders, springtails, hoverflies and more — the tiny creatures that quietly keep our gardens, parks and coastlines ticking. Together we’ll go hunting (gently!) for the miniature wildlife and discover why protecting invertebrates is one of the most powerful things any of us can do for biodiversity. Suitable for all ages, no experience needed — just bring comfy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a willingness to get a little bit muddy or messy. Prepare to never look at a “creepy-crawly” the same way again.
This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear, Please bring hats, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Places are limited so please book your place through the event link.
Google maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL7X5qcPLx1GQSPr6
Bio
Brian Murray is an Irish invertebrate naturalist based in Co. Wicklow, and the founder of microWild, a native wildflower and biodiversity project. He has collaborated with Trinity College Dublin, the National Museum of Ireland and the NBDC on recording and identification work, contributed new species records to Irish citizen science, and is the organiser of Invertopia — Ireland’s first invertebrate biodiversity festival. Brian is passionate about getting families outdoors and showing people of all ages that you don’t need to travel far to find truly astonishing wildlife; most of it is already happening right under our feet.

Hedgerow Walk, Hill of Uisneach
2026-05-24 14:00 - 15:00 | N91 R6C9, Rathnew, Loughnavalley, N91 R6C9, Ireland
Biodiversity Hedgerow Walk – Hill of Uisneach
Celebrating National Biodiversity Week
Location: Rathnew, Loughnavalley, Co. Westmeath
Eircode: N91 R6C9
Join 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.
Topics will include:
• biodiversity value of hedgerows
• heritage hedgerow features
• species identification
• hedgerows as wildlife corridors
This event is funded by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) and supported by Westmeath Biodiversity Office.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Children are welcome (must be accompanied by an adult).
Please wear suitable footwear and bring rain gear.
RSVP: biodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie
All welcome 🌱
