Find events near you on our calendar below. New events added every week!
Ballina Bat Walk – Biodiversity Week Event Join us for a magical evening in Ballina and discover the hidden world of bats. As dusk falls, we’ll explore how bats live, feed, and navigate, and chat about simple ways you can help make your community more bat‑friendly. Location: Meet outside Flanagan’s on the Lake Restaurant Date:...
Join Us for a Walk & Talk – Protecting Biodiversity Together Celebrate Biodiversity Week with Leave No Trace Ireland, supported by the Irish Environmental Network. Join Leave No Trace Ireland for a community-focused Walk and Talk event that combines outdoor activity with hands-on conservation. This event is designed to engage participants in both the importance...
Join us for a hands-on butterfly recording workshop for people who want to move beyond awareness and make a real contribution.Brigit's Garden & Café Rosscahill, GalwayWednesday, May 20 • 10 AM - 1 PM Limited Places: Booking Essential This practical outdoor session will equip you with the skills to identify, record and monitor butterflies, supporting...
Join the Men's Shed and LOETB in Mountmellick for a workshop in constructing barn owl boxes. The number of Barn owls has increased in Laois. A successful Laois Barn Owl Project was implemented last year. An array of barn owl boxes were installed at rural locations across south Laois, complemented by surveying and nest occupancy...
Join the team behind Esk Mountain - a 270 acre nature restoration project on the Cork-Kerry border for a introduction to the project & the work on site to return nature at scale to this mountain. > 90min guided walk & talk exploring what nature restoration can & could be in practice. > Learn how...
On World Bee Day, learn how local communities can play a major role in helping to halt the decline of both bees and pollinating insects as a whole. Join Meath County Council's Biodiversity Officer and local guests for an online presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion. Registration required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/533a0aa2-c9ce-488f-bda9-332d188ac178@35b79697-daf0-400e-a476-216f97ce1d65
Join Joanne Butler at OURganic Gardens in Gort a’Choirce for a walk and talk to celebrate Biodiversity Week in Donegal. Please wear sturdy boots and suitable outdoor clothes. This biodiversity week event was funded by Donegal County Council and NPWS through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund Programme, in partnership with the Heritage Council.
Join us in GLAS Ballymun community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! GLAS Ballymun supports people and nature to flourish, and to grow community, connection and biodiversity. In this special workshop for Biodiversity Week 2026,our gardener Sharon will demonstrate how this shared, voluntary space aims to cultivate and nourish life throughout the year,...
Join Streamscapes, Vincent Hyland, and guests for an exploration of the wildlife, history and folklore of Kenmare Bay. This free event is open to everyone. Come along to explore the bay's underwater world, to hear about ongoing and upcoming research and activities, to discuss the history of the bay and consider its future.
6km evening walk starting at 6.30pm meeting at Mullaghbuoy Community Centre A91RC66 car pooling to beginning of the walk. Walk is hosted by Cooley Connect Well a local voluntary group. The walk is lead by Derek Watters exploring the flora and fauna of the low mountain paths of Glenmore Mountains as well as highlighting the...
Nore Vision Citizen Science Training with Una Halpin. What does a healthy river really look like? This workshop introduces you to kick sampling - a technique used for gathering invertebrate species in the water. You will learn to identify some of the main species and get to understand how the presence or absence of certain...
Join Birdwatch Ireland Meath Branch and Meath County Council for an introduction to Enfield's endangered Swift population and a discussion on how it might be saved before it is too late. Before the conclusion, event participants will be invited to take part in an optional visit to Jordanstown Church to look for the remaining breeding...
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...
As part of the national Pint of Science series, CARE Biodiversity Specialist will be joining other speakers for a night of talks and tea at the Mulranny Arts Center. Hear about science in your community. From the science of harmonic music to habitat fragmentation to the processes behind manufacturing. Invisible Walls: Barriers wildlife can’t ignore...
Come and hear about the work of The Acorn Project, followed by a tour of their tree nursery and finish the day by helping them to collect seed at a local woodland.
Join the Men's Shed and LOETB in Mountmellick for a workshop in constructing barn owl boxes. The number of Barn owls has increased in Laois. A successful Laois Barn Owl Project was implemented last year. An array of barn owl boxes were installed at rural locations across south Laois, complemented by surveying and nest occupancy...
Join ECO-Systems and Me with ECO-UNESCO, an engaging online workshop that explores the powerful connection between humans and the environment. Discover how our daily actions impact ecosystems and learn practical ways to live more sustainably
Join LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature on May 21st to mark both Biodiversity Week and Natura 2000 Day* by learning more about our Natura Communities initiative. This locally-embedded conservation programme is restoring Ireland’s Natura 2000 network, while aligning with national policies on biodiversity, water, and climate. Delivering dual benefits, Natura Communities is not only improving...
What does a healthy river really look like? This workshop introduces you to kick sampling - a technique used for gathering invertebrate species in the water. You will learn to identify some of the main species and get to understand how the presence or absence of certain key species in a river indicates whether the...
The People's Emergency Briefing - Greystones-Delgany launch We need your input now again please. We 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...
Join Meath County Council's Biodiversity Officer for a thought-provoking conversation with Pádraic Fogarty—ecologist, author, and one of Ireland’s most influential voices for nature. Artistic illustrations and representations of what members of the public from Meath would like to see for nature in 20 years time will provide the backdrop and inspiration for a conversation...
Join Ballinamore Biodiversity Gardening Group for a screening of selected biodiversity-themed films and an update on some of the group's recent and planned events. The group will also lead a walk around their nearby planting area to showcase some of their projects. All Welcome!
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...
Kerry Biodiversity Conference Highlights Conservation, Research and Community Action An exciting Biodiversity Conference, hosted by Kerry County Council in partnership with Munster Technological University (MTU), will take place on May 22nd and 23rd 2026, bringing together experts, policymakers, community groups and the public to celebrate and protect the county’s rich natural heritage. The ‘Kerry Biodiversity...
Learn how shifting climates are affecting ecosystems and species, and discover the actions we can take to mitigate these impacts. Led by ECO-UNESCO’s experts, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand, address, and protect biodiversity in the face of climate change.
Know Your Hedgerows: A Cooperative Inquiry into Community Stewardship of Landscapes facilitated by The Acorn Project Come and join us for talks and discussion on how to foster community stewardship of our landscape. Kindly supported by Kilkenny Leader Partnership. To register, email office@theacornproject.ie
Join NPWS staff for a guided tour of the Dowth National Park where you'll learn cool tips to boost the variety of plants and wildlife in your garden. Discover easy ways to attract birds, bees, and butterflies, making your garden a lively, colorful haven. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature and make a positive...
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...
Hear about the importance of saltmarsh, machair and shore habitats as we take a wander down the Causeway in Mulranny. On this International Day for Biodiversity 2026, the theme is ‘acting locally for global impact’ and participants will be encouraged to litter pick as we explore the habitats that make this area so important for...
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...
Plant and Seed Swap with Ballinamore Biodiversity Gardening Group (BBGG) at Ballinamore Library. Including the launch of the NEW SEED LIBRARY! Bring your unused seeds and exchange for different ones! ALL WELCOME!
Connect with people who care about nature over a cuppa! Join changemakers, conservationists and community members for an inspiring morning of networking and idea sharing. Bringing people together to network around biodiversity helps turn shared interest into coordinated action, building stronger relationships, knowledge exchange and collaboration across communities and sectors. These connections can be essential...
This tour will visit 3 community gardens on the southside of Cork City. We will discover the wonderful activities in growing food and supporting biodiversity that go on all year in these different gardens.
Celebrate local biodiversity through craft and creativity at this hands-on upcycling and printmaking workshop with Workhouse Union. Using inks made from native plants such as nettles, dock, and ivy, participants will create block-printed cotton patches for sewing, mending, and reuse. This workshop highlights the beauty, resilience, and usefulness of everyday “weeds,” connecting creative practice with...
Learn about local nature on your doorstep, and insights into what is happening at your local community farm in Celbridge. Limited on site parking, but additional parking close to farm. Walkways throughout the farm, fully guided walking tour. * Ground may not be suitable for wheelchair users or buggies (working farm & due to weather)*...
Join wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna for a passionate and informative talk in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026.
Come along for a cycle, chat and bug-related facts along the Waterford-Dungarvan Greenway between Carriganore and Kilmeaden. Suitable for all ages, but children should be accompanied by an adult.
📍 Lough Owel Angling Centre, Tullaghan (near Mullingar) N91 X3TV 📅 Saturday, 23rd May 2026 🕑 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ☕ Refreshments provided 🎟️ Booking essential 📧 biodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie Join Kate Moore (National Biodiversity Data Centre) and Dr J-R. Baars (UCD) for an interactive workshop exploring invasive species and the issues facing Westmeath and...
Launch of the interactive Digital Map of the Upper Annalee Catchment, presentation of the Monaghan Wetlands Action Plan and DCU Water Monitoring Project in the Upper Annalee, kick sampling demonstration and willow weaving workshop
Join us & all the supporting groups to Stand Up For Nature, this is one of the events for Biodiversity week. Habitats continue to disappear & degrade, numbers are in decline for most species. They need a voice, can you help? We welcome individuals, families, groups & anyone who cares about the future of our...
Leitrim Cycling Festival, as part of its 10th year celebrations is organising a Biodiversity Cycle to explore the greenway in Manorhamilton on Saturday 23rd May. The greenway stretch shows the potential of the SLNCR greenway and takes in a quiet boreen and off-road section with beautiful hedgerows. Yosef Dvores, ecologist and co-founder of Our Native Glens...
Myross Woods, located near Leap in West Cork, is a wildlife haven. The 30-acre site features ancient woodland and a coastal estuary managed by Green Skibbereen who run CECAS (Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability) at Myross Woods House, a community-powered hub. Stitching these habitats together are hedgerow plants - hawthorn, bramble, holly,...
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. In 2024, Meath County Council with the support of the National Parks and Wildlife Service through the...
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...
A guided cycle and walk along a network of nature heritage trails of Terryland Forest Park as well as the traditional boreens (country lanes) that still exist in its surrounding environs which were until a few decades ago a rural area of small farms and pasture lands but are now part of the urban landscape...
Join the team at Kilkenny Castle to discover how to create a welcoming bug hotel in your own garden. Learn what insects need for shelter and how you can support local biodiversity—no matter the size of your outdoor space. This engaging, hands-on session is perfect for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an...
To mark National Biodiversity Week - we're running our first volunteer day of 2026 on Sunday 24th May! Some weeks ago we launched a 'Sponsor a Stake' Campaign giving people a chance to sponsor a stake & help us secure the boundary of this 270 acre nature restoration project. We now need help getting our...
Guided Biodiversity Week walk at Farnaght Wood led by Jeremy Casey. Free and family friendly! 🌳 Native Woodland Wander Guided Biodiversity Walk at Farnaght Wood Join the Native Woodland Trust this National Biodiversity Week 2026 for a guided walk through Farnaght Wood Nature Reserve, near Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim. Led by Jeremy Casey, General Manager of the Native Woodland Trust, this...
A Morning of Nature, Knowledge and Community - Herb Walk with Forager Roisin Connolly followed by Seed Swap (The walk and seed swap will take place twice on the day).
To celebrate National Biodiversity Week, the Tipperary Biodiversity Office and the Heritage Office are delighted to offer this Planting for a Changing Climate workshop. It is a lively interactive course with lots of practical sections. We will be doing a combination of presentations and planting workshops. There will be a free lunch and a free...