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SUMMARY:Community Garden Cycle
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/community-garden-cycle/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Action,Garden,Health,Hedgerows,Rivers and Ponds
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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:IN-PERSON TALK “Gardening for Nature” and FILM SCREENINGS
DESCRIPTION:Green Foundation Ireland\, in partnership with Connecting Cabra and the Cabra Biodiversity Festival\, invite you to join us \nOUR TALK – “Gardening for Nature”\nCiarán De Buitléar\, author and wildlife gardener\, will talk about his book Nature’s Acre and give tips on gardening for wildlife. The book is a true story about a small Irish garden\, mental health\, and learning to live with wildlife instead of against it. A wildlife-garden diary\, community story and account of holding a nervous system together with soil under the fingernails\, Ciarán will talk about his story behind the book\, and give tips on wildlife gardening. \nOUR FILM SCREENINGS – Resilient Cabra: Stories of People\, Place\, Nature and Water\nOur talk will be followed by a relaxed screening of films and stories all about Cabra – its people\, its nature\, and the places we share. We will be showing two short films on the River Bradogue\, flooding in the area\, and some of the nature restoration work happening locally. There will also be a short documentary The Tolka – This is Your River\, which flows right past Cabra.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/in-person-talk-gardening-for-nature-and-film-screenings/
LOCATION:Christ the King Church\, Offaly Road\, Cabra\, Dublin\, D07 N2Y1
CATEGORIES:Art,Garden,Rivers and Ponds
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SUMMARY:Planting for a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION: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 drought resistant pollinator plant for all participants of the course’ \nBooking via EventBrite
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/planting-for-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Cabragh Wetlands\, Holycross\, Thurles\, E41T266
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Community Action,Garden
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SUMMARY:My Recycled Paper Garden: Tear\, Stick & Grow! Family Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with recycled materials in this fun\, hands-on family workshop as part of National Biodiversity Week and inspired by William Morris’ Flora Tapestry. Children will design their own colourful paper gardens using repurposed Museum booklets\, maps\, and leaflets while learning about biodiversity and sustainability. \n\nWith simple templates for younger children and creative freedom for older ones\, this relaxed session blends making\, learning\, and imagination. All materials provided\, just bring your creativity! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5 – 13.\n\nPre-booking is required. Tickets are available via the following link: BOOK NOW
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/my-recycled-paper-garden-tear-stick-grow-family-art-workshop/
LOCATION:D07 XKV4\, National Museum of Ireland\, Collins Barracks\, Benburb St\, Dublin 7\, D07 XKV4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Art,Family Friendly,For Kids,Garden,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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SUMMARY:Skibbereen Biodiversity Cycle Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided cycle to various gardens and biodiverse spots within Skibbereen. Environmental Scientist\, Jacinta French will lead an enjoyable and informative tour.  This cycle will be at a gentle pace and include refreshments. Meeting at the Courthouse carpark Skibbereen.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/skibbereen-biodiversity-cycle-tour/
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Family Friendly,Garden,Wildflowers
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