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SUMMARY:Pond Dipping at Gallanes Lough Clonakilty
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the penultimate day of Biodiversity Week with a fun\, hands-on nature experience at Gallanes Lough\, Clonakilty! \nJoin us for an exciting exploration of freshwater wildlife with pond dipping at the lough to uncover insects\, amphibians\, and other fascinating creatures. Perfect for families\, children\, and anyone curious about nature! \nAll equipment provided. Wear suitable footwear (ideally wellies) and clothing for outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nDrop by and discover the hidden world of our wetlands! \nThis event is supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Cork County Council through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/pond-dipping-at-gallanes-lough-clonakilty/
LOCATION:Gallanes Lough\, Gallanes Lough\, Clonakilty
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,For Kids,Insects,Reptiles and Amphibians,Rivers and Ponds,Wetlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T190000
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SUMMARY:Slime\, Scales and Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sligo Bay Catchment River Trust for an evening learning about our native amphibians and reptiles to celebrate BIODIVERSITY WEEK!!!
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/slime-scales-and-salamanders/
LOCATION:Carraroe Community Centre\, Carraroe Community Centre\, Sligo\, F91 H5PT
CATEGORIES:Reptiles and Amphibians
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T110000
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SUMMARY:Wild Things at Ballyvolane House: A Guided Biodiversity Walk Through Gardens\, Woods & Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join Justin Green for a guided walk through the gardens\, woods and estate at Ballyvolane House from 11am until 1pm on Friday\, 22nd May 2026. Ballyvolane is home to glorious bluebell woods\, four lakes\, abundant birdlife\, pollinators\, amphibians and a thriving population of much-loved red squirrels. During the walk\, Justin will share stories about the estate’s wildlife and habitats\, as well as the ongoing work to protect and improve biodiversity across the estate. \nVisitors will hear about waterfowl nesting tubes\, bird boxes\, bat boxes\, native tree planting and winter bird food crops\, all part of Ballyvolane’s efforts to create safe\, rich habitats for wildlife. May is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit\, and the gardens should be looking spectacular. \nDate: Friday\, 22nd May 2026 \nTime: 11am to 1pm \nLocation: Ballyvolane House\, Castlelyons\, Co. Cork \nTickets: Free of Charge. Complimentary coffee\, tea and homemade pastries in the house on arrival. \nBooking Info: Places must be pre-booked. Please click on the link to reserve your place.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/wild-things-at-ballyvolane-house-a-guided-biodiversity-walk-through-gardens-woods-lakes/
LOCATION:Ballyvolane House\, Ballyvolane House\, Castlelyons\, P61 FP70
CATEGORIES:Garden,Reptiles and Amphibians,Rivers and Ponds,Trees and Woodlands
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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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SUMMARY:Omeath BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:A BioBlitz is a 24 or 48 hour event to find and record as many of the species in a given area as possible.\nIt is a fun and informal way for members of the public to learn how to record biodiversity\, alongside experts.\n\nWhere: greater Omeath\, Co. Louth area\n\nWhen: 17-18 May 2026\n\nWhat to record: wild plants\, animals\, fungi\n\n\nWhere to submit your records: \n– National Biodiversity Data Centre:  records.biodiversityireland.ie/record/BioBlitz/\n(choose ID: Omeath BioBlitz)\,\nor\n– bring your records to our ecologist –  talk to Goska to get help with identification and submitting records on Sunday 17th May 12 – 3 pm.\nLook for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard.\nYou can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road\n(A91 AE08)
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/omeath-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Look for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard. (Sunday 17th May 12 – 3pm) You can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road  (A91 AE08)
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Coastlines and Marine,Family Friendly,Fish,Hedgerows,Insects,Mammals,Reptiles and Amphibians,Rivers and Ponds,Trees and Woodlands,Wetlands,Wheelchair Accessible,Wildflowers
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