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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Curraghchase Forest Park: A Hunt for Dragonflies at the Lake and a Tour of the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:The Limerick Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust are hosting two events in Curraghchase Forest Park on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 11.00-13.00\, in association with Kilcornan Tidy Towns. Attendance is free and no booking is required. \nA Hunt for Dragonflies at the Lake \nLearn about the fascinating life cycle of dragonflies while getting up close to a few different species \nA Tour of the Arboretum \nExplore the extensive collection of trees from around the world and keep an eye out for rare wildflowers
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/curraghchase-forest-park-a-hunt-for-dragonflies-at-the-lake-and-a-tour-of-the-arboretum/
LOCATION:Curraghchase Forest Park\, Kilcornan\, Co. Limerick
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Insects,Rivers and Ponds,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T133000
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SUMMARY:Nature Sketch Walk with Melissa Culhane
DESCRIPTION:Nature sketch walk around the garden at the Organic Centre with nature artist from Leitrim\, Melissa Culhane (Doran).This is a relaxing workshop focusing on tuning into nature observing the beauty in natural forms.This is suitable for all ages and abilities so it’s perfect for families who want to do something together\, or you can come alone and draw with a group. Will all make simple drawings from observation\, with no pressure. Please bring a sketchbook on the day. https://goradiate.ie/nature-sketch-walks
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/nature-sketch-walk-with-melissa-culhane/
LOCATION:The Organic Centre\, Sraud\, Rossinver\, F91H978\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Garden,Insects,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T111632
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Biodiversity / Herbal Garden Creation
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Crooked Boot farm\, Green Sod Ireland are hosting a workshop on creating a biodiversity friendly herbal garden at our land in Rosscarbery\, Co. Cork. \nContact paulcullen@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a spot.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/gardening-for-biodiversity-herbal-garden-creation/
LOCATION:Pairc a’ Tobair\, Burgatia\, Co. Cork\, Rosscarbery
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Garden,Insects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T123000
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SUMMARY:GUIDED NATURE RESTORATION WALK & TALK OF ESK MOUNTAIN
DESCRIPTION: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.\n> 90min guided walk & talk exploring what nature restoration can & could be in practice. \n\n> Learn how to remove alien invasive plant species such as Rhododendron ponticum. \n> Discover how life can be returned to plantation woodland with ecologically focused management practices. \n> Walk trails constructed using materials sourced on site from boardwalks to bridges. \n> See Dexter cattle & Tamworth pigs in action – proxy ecosystem engineers helping drive dynamic ecological change. \n> Selection of products made from & for the land will be on display & available for purchase with 100% of profits returned to support nature restoration work on site. \n> Optional Add-on: Join us for lunch & make your own wild pizza cooked & served fireside in our woodland kitchen. \n  \nWalk FREE but booking essential as spaces limited.   Lunch ticket €30 includes pizza\, drink of choice & a small donation to Esk Mountain nature restoration project.  Tickets for both the FREE walk & OPTIONAL LUNCH must be PRE-BOOKED via the website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \nEVENT SCHEDULE\n> 10.30am: Arrivals \n> 11am: Walk start \n> 12.30noon: Walk & main event finish \n> 12.30 – 2pm: Optional fireside lunch.  Lunch tickets must be pre-booked by adding on at check-out.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/guided-nature-restoration-walk-talk-of-esk-mountain/
LOCATION:Esk Mountain\, Glengarriff\, West Cork\, P75AW26\, Esk Mountain\, Glengarriff\,\, West Cork\, P75AW26\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Community Action,Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows,Insects,Mammals,Reptiles and Amphibians,Rivers and Ponds,Trees and Woodlands,Wetlands,Wildflowers
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:Community gardens for biodiversity - Ballymun
DESCRIPTION:Join us in GLAS Ballymun community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! \n\n\n\n\nGLAS 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\, and will share some tips and tricks for supporting biodiversity in your own garden!
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/community-gardens-for-biodiversity-ballymun/
LOCATION:GLAS Community Garden\, Ballymun\, GLAS Community Garden\, Woodhazel Terrace\, Shangan Road\, Ballymun\, Dublin 9\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Community Action,Family Friendly,Garden,Insects
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SUMMARY:Bee Day at Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there are 100 wild bee species in Ireland? This World Bee Day\, join NPWS Wicklow and the Irish Wildlife Trust to meet the bees of Knocksink Wood! From bumbles to miners and beyond\, bees lead fascinating and varied lives from our back gardens to the wildest habitats. Take a stroll from the Bog Meadow carpark up to Knocksink Education Centre\, help us find and identify the bees and other insects we find along the way\, and learn how you can help your local pollinators. \nMeet at the Bog Meadow carpark in Enniskerry\, 6.00pm\, free of charge\, all ages welcome\,. Booking essential – details upcoming on https://biodiversityweek.ie/events/
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/bee-day-at-knocksink-wood-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Knocksink Wood Education Centre\, Knocksink\, Enniskerry\, A98 N295
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Insects,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T203000
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SUMMARY:The People’s Emergency Briefing (Ireland)
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Emergency Briefing – Greystones-Delgany launch\n\nWe need your input now again please.\nWe 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 still\, nothing like good enough.\nIt is time now to step up our Emergency mobilization together. And to invite our elected representatives and all stakeholders to stand with us again.\n\n\nWe will screen a new film featuring Chris Packham\, leading climate and nature scientists\, Prof Kevin Anderson\, a former general\, and Jennifer Saunders – all being frank and open about where things are heading and what can be done about it. \nTrailer: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EUHctmFKh/\n\nWe will discuss and review the Irish Climate & Nature* Emergency to date and agree the mandate and initial actions we want for stronger\, faster change.\n\nPeople’s Emergency Briefing\n\n Greystones Public Library\, Burnaby Park on Mill Road\n Thurs 21 May 2026\, 7pm\n Free (booking is required\, this may book out rapidly)\nPeople can book a place via email: greylib@wicklowcoco.ie or tel: 01-2873548\n\n 16+\n#PEBie\n#PEBuk\n\nThank you – we are relying on you now\, again\, for all our future. Rsvp.\n\nKeith\,\n\nCommunity Volunteer Delgany & Greystones\nGreen Greystones (FB Community) Admin\n\n\n* we called it the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency 2019. Now the “Climate and Nature Emergency” 2026! Same Emergency\, just stepped up in urgency level now because it has gotten much worse and we are losing time.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/the-peoples-emergency-briefing-ireland/
LOCATION:Greystones Public Library\, Mill Road\, Greystones\, A63 KN52
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Community Action,Insects,Mammals,Trees and Woodlands,Whales and Dolphins,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime with the IPCC : Bogland Flora and Fauna – Adaptations to living on their wet and wild peatland habitat
DESCRIPTION:Join the IPCC for an online talk of Bogland Flora and Fauna. The plants and animals that make bogs their home have learned to thrive in their wet and wild conditions. This talk will explore these plants and animals and their adaptations. Register for this online talk on Eventbrite here. 
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/lunchtime-with-the-ipcc-bogland-flora-and-fauna-adaptations-to-living-on-their-wet-and-wild-peatland-habitat/
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Insects,Mammals,Wetlands,Wildflowers
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