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SUMMARY:Dawn Chorus canoeing with 'Adventure Gently' .
DESCRIPTION:Glide across morning waters of Lough Melvin beside the Organic Centre\, as the sun rises and the landscape fills with birdsong. This peaceful early morning paddle offers a front row seat to the dawn chorus\, with plenty of moments to pause\, listen\, and take in the magic of wildlife waking up around you.\nMeeting spot to Lough Melvin will be announced and sent to participants closer to event.\nAnyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Limited space.\nWaiting list in operation. If you book and unable to attend please free free up your space \,as event is v popular.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/dawn-chorus-canoeing-with-adventure-gently/
LOCATION:The Organic Centre\, Sraud\, Rossinver\, F91H978\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Birds,Fish,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:40 Years of Biodiversity Action in Ireland – The Story of the Tree Council of Ireland with Dr. Christy Boylan (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Tree Council of Ireland\, the Easy Treesie – Crann project is proud to present Dr. Christy Boylan discussing 40 Years of Biodiversity Action in Ireland – The Story of the Tree Council (Part 1).  \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.  \nWhen: May 20\, 2026\, 10:00 Dublin  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fqi9Lou_TdS7pwJO_Zh0HA  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAt this online talk Dr Christy Boylan\, a founding member and first President of the Tree Council of Ireland will tell the story of its early years. \nDr Boylan is a native of Ballyjamesduff\, Co. Cavan\, and studied horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens\, and University College Dublin. Further studies included Landscape Architecture at Michigan State University\, USA\, and an MBA from Dublin City University in 2003. \nHe was a landscape architect with Dublin Corporation Parks Department until 1993 and head of the Parks and Landscape Services Department in South Dublin County Council until 2007. He is a lecturer at Technological University Dublin\, an adjudicator for the National Tidy Towns Competition and chair of the International jury for Entente Florale Europe. \nHe has written numerous publications and presented papers at national and international conferences. and is a Fellow and former President of the Irish Landscape Institute. In May 2015\, Christy was the inaugural winner of the World Urban Parks Distinguished Individual Award. Christy was a board member of World Urban Parks until 2018.  \nChristy is the author of The Parks and Gardens of Dublin. This richly illustrated book offers the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in Dublin\, from the grand scale of the Phoenix Park to intimate pocket-parks\, reflecting the city’s maritime climate and its legacy of designed landscapes and public green space. which gives an account of the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in Dublin. He will discuss the importance of the gardens which are rich in biodiversity\, in artistic heritage as well as plant collections from all around the World. You can purchase a copy at this link;  The Parks and Gardens of Dublin“ \n 
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/40-years-of-biodiversity-action-in-ireland-the-story-of-the-tree-council-of-ireland-with-dr-christy-boylan-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Health,Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T233000
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SUMMARY:40 Years of Biodiversity Action in Ireland – The Story of the Tree Council (Part 2) with Dr. Christy Boylan
DESCRIPTION:When: May 20\, 2026\, 11:00 Dublin \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PJoBZ9ktRVeRXTPUxUfetQ  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAt this online talk Dr Christy Boylan\, a founding member and first President of the Tree Council of Ireland will tell the story of its evolution. \nDr Boylan is a native of Ballyjamesduff\, Co. Cavan\, and studied horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens\, and University College Dublin. Further studies included Landscape Architecture at Michigan State University\, USA\, and an MBA from Dublin City University in 2003. \nHe was a landscape architect with Dublin Corporation Parks Department until 1993 and head of the Parks and Landscape Services Department in South Dublin County Council until 2007. He is a lecturer at Technological University Dublin\, an adjudicator for the National Tidy Towns Competition and chair of the International jury for Entente Florale Europe. \nHe has written numerous publications and presented papers at national and international conferences. and is a Fellow and former President of the Irish Landscape Institute. In May 2015\, Christy was the inaugural winner of the World Urban Parks Distinguished Individual Award. Christy was a board member of World Urban Parks until 2018. \nChristy is the author of The Parks and Gardens of Dublin. This richly illustrated book offers the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in Dublin\, from the grand scale of the Phoenix Park to intimate pocket-parks\, reflecting the city’s maritime climate and its legacy of designed landscapes and public green space. which gives an account of the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in Dublin. He will discuss the importance of the gardens which are rich in biodiversity\, in artistic heritage as well as plant collections from all around the World. You can purchase a copy at this link;  The Parks and Gardens of Dublin”
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/40-years-of-biodiversity-action-in-ireland-the-story-of-the-tree-council-part-2-with-dr-christy-boylan/
CATEGORIES:Health,Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T123000
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SUMMARY:How Urban Parks Function as Vital Biodiversity Corridors. Hosted by the Tree Council of Ireland. The Easy Treesie – Crann project is proud to present Dr. Christy Boylan.
DESCRIPTION:12.00pm: How Urban Parks Function as Vital Biodiversity Corridors \nHosted by the Tree Council of Ireland. The Easy Treesie – Crann project is proud to present Dr. Christy Boylan. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.  \nWhen: May 20\, 2026\, 12:00 Dublin  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jDVSWRLCR46_rTfmIRqbiA  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nAt this online talk Dr Christy Boylan\, a founding member and first President of the Tree Council of Ireland will tell the story of How Urban Parks Function as Vital Biodiversity Corridors. \nDr Boylan is a native of Ballyjamesduff\, Co. Cavan\, and studied horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens\, and University College Dublin. Further studies included Landscape Architecture at Michigan State University\, USA\, and an MBA from Dublin City University in 2003. \nHe was a landscape architect with Dublin Corporation Parks Department until 1993 and head of the Parks and Landscape Services Department in South Dublin County Council until 2007. He is a lecturer at Technological University Dublin\, an adjudicator for the National Tidy Towns Competition and chair of the International jury for Entente Florale Europe. \nHe has written numerous publications and presented papers at national and international conferences. and is a Fellow and former President of the Irish Landscape Institute. In May 2015\, Christy was the inaugural winner of the World Urban Parks Distinguished Individual Award. Christy was a board member of World Urban Parks until 2018. \nChristy is the author of The Parks and Gardens of Dublin. This richly illustrated book offers the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in Dublin\, from the grand scale of the Phoenix Park to intimate pocket-parks\, reflecting the city’s maritime climate and its legacy of designed landscapes and public green space. which gives an account of the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in Dublin. He will discuss the importance of the gardens which are rich in biodiversity\, in artistic heritage as well as plant collections from all around the World. You can purchase a copy at this link;  The Parks and Gardens of Dublin”
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/how-urban-parks-function-as-vital-biodiversity-corridors-hosted-by-the-tree-council-of-ireland-the-easy-treesie-crann-project-is-proud-to-present-dr-christy-boylan/
CATEGORIES:Health,Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Community gardens for biodiversity - Blanchardstown
DESCRIPTION:Join us in GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! \n\n\n\n\nGLAS @ 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!
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/community-gardens-for-biodiversity-blanchardstown/
LOCATION:GLAS @ TU Dublin\, GLAS @ TU Dublin Blanchardstown\, near the LINC Building\, Dublin\, CJ4C+MJC Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Butterflies and Moths,Community Action,Family Friendly,Garden,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224114
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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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