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Trees and Woodlands

Name: Woodland wander @ Drumboe Woods with Shailagh Healy
Start: 2026-05-24T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-24T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Drumboe Woods

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May 2026
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.

May 20 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

12.00pm: 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. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 20, 2026, 12:00 Dublin The Easy Treesie - Crann project acknowledges with thanks the valuable support of...
New study into Irelands wildlife.

May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Organic Centre Sraud, Rossinver, Ireland

Join Dr Adam F Smith from the UCD laboratory of Wildlife Ecology and Behaviour for an insight into tracking and monitoring Ireland's mammals as part of the Snapshot Europe project, and what it means for conservation and management of our landscapes and biodiversity from overabundant deer to elusive small carnivores.
Tails of three woodland species: The All-Ireland Squirrel & Pine Marten Survey

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Dr Colin Lawton (University of Galway), Katy Bell (Ulster Wildlife), and Vicky Knight (Vincent Wildlife Trust) as they share insights into these woodland specialists and how they interact in the wild. Get the latest updates on the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey and find out how you can help. Don’t miss this...
Sound Walk with Nature

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join Limerick City and County Council's Acoustician and Biodiversity Officer for a Woodland Walk and Sound Walk in Castleconnell - Meet at the playground at 7pm Children are the responsibility of adults - Please wear sensible shoes, dress appropriately for the weather. This event is a collaboration between Limerick City and County Council and the...
Where Bog and Woodland Meet Guided Walk

May 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

girley bog Girley Hall, Fordstown

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...
Pint of Science Mulranny

May 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Old Convent, Mulranny Arts Centre Mulranny Arts Centre, Mulranny, Co. Mayo

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...
Dusk Chorus Walk at BirdWatchIreland’s East Coast Nature Reserve

May 20 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

East Coast Nature Reserve, Sea Road, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow East Coast Nature Reserve, Sea Road

Join the Birdwatch Ireland for a Dusk Chorus Walk at East Coast Nature Reserve. May is the height of the bird-breeding season when birds are most active pairing up and defending territories. It is also the time of year volunteers are out surveying for the Countryside Bird Survey. Come and enjoy a walk while learning why the birds are singing...
Nature Exploration at Belvedere House and Gardens

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Belvedere House Gardens & Park Mullingar Mullingar Co Westmeath, Mullingar

Nature Exploration at Belvedere House and GardensNational Learning Network Event 📍 Belvedere House, Gardens and Park📅 Thursday 21st May 2026🕙 10:00 am – 12:00 pm❗ Fully Booked Participants from the National Learning Network will take part in a guided nature exploration session at Belvedere House and Gardens, including tree planting and creative leaf art activities,...
Seed Collection Networking Day with Woodlands of Ireland facilitated by The Acorn Project

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ionad Lachtain, Freshford

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.
Nature Walk Biodiversity Guide to the Greenway

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Killeagh Greenway car park is located in Lisglasheen, Killeagh,

Join us to explore the nature along the Greenway
The People’s Emergency Briefing (Ireland)

May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Greystones Public Library Mill Road, Greystones

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...
IN-PERSON TALK: “Restoring Our Native Irish Woodlands”

Featured May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

glenveagh national park Letterkenny, County Donegal

Green Foundation Ireland, in collaboration with the NPWS, Glenveagh National Park, Leave No Trace and Common Purpose, invite you to join us for an evening of poetry, music and discussion on nature restoration. This event will take place during Glenveagh’s Biodiversity Festival, Le Chéile don Dúlra (Together for Nature), and more information of other events are available on the Glenveagh National Park...
IN-PERSON FILM SCREENING and PANEL DISCUSSION: “The Forest Midwife”

May 21 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Nenagh Arts Centre Banba Square, Nenagh, County Tipperary

Green Foundation Ireland invite you to join us for an evening film screening of "The Forest Midwife", which will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Catherine Cleary and the film's director Beta Bajgart. This short cinematic documentary traces the journey of writer and social entrepreneur Catherine Cleary who bought a barren farm in Corry,...
Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and Bioblitz

May 21 @ 7:30 pm - May 22 @ 7:30 pm

Loughrea Fair Green, Loughrea, Co. Galway

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...
Nature walk and dusk chorus in Mt Bernard Park Phibsboro

May 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

D07DD23 Mt Bernard Park - Shandon gate, Dublin

Join us for a nature walk at dusk to see and hear some of the other living things around us! Family-friendly event with Phibsboro Village Tidy Towns and Shandon Residents Association for Biodiversity Week. We’ll be starting off at the gates of Mt Bernard Park (Shandon exit) at 8pm on Thursday 21 May. See you...
Bat Walk, St. Helena’s Park, Dundalk

May 21 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

St. Helena's Park, Dundalk

Join Louth Bat Group to find out more about these wonderful animals. Discover the range of species living in our urban parks, river corridors, trees and hedgerows. Find out more about the importance of dark skies how we can all help support bats by providing suitable habitats and nesting spaces. Meet at the band-stand, St....
Bat Walk at Deputy’s Pass

May 21 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Deputy's Pass Nature Reserve: https://maps.app.goo.gl/giqTMLLyKsG5JfaC8 Ballinacooley, Co. Wicklow

Meet at Deputy’s Pass Car Park 9.30pm Nocturnal and numerous, and source of much folklore, bats are among our most common and at the same time least understood native mammals. Join us at Deputy’s Pass this Natura 2000 Day for a bat walk in the woods at night. Learn about their lives and their role...
Hedge Habitat Zones in a farmed landscape featuring ‘An Introduction to the Hedgerow Appraisal System’

May 22 @ 9:15 am - 3:45 pm

Teagasc, Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow, Co. Carlow, R93 XE12 Teagasc, Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow, Co. Carlow, R93 XE12

An event celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity, co-hosted by Teagasc and Woodlands of Ireland. Join us on May 22nd, International Day for Biological Diversity, during National Biodiversity Week 2026 at Teagasc Oakpark, Carlow for a day of biodiversity talks and field trips with a focus on Hedgerows. 📍 Teagasc, Crops Research Centre, Oak Park,...
Manna Organic Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Kerry 2026

May 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Manna Organic farm is focused on farming with nature by understanding biodiversity above and below the ground. Manna Organic farm is focused on farming with nature by understanding biodiversity above and below ground. We grow Veg, salads and fruits for our own farm shop in Tralee. We are certified organic but use permaculture, agroforestry and...
Biodiversity Talk

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Longfird Biodiversity Officer Adam Mulvihill gives a talk on the importance of biodiversity, the challenges our biodiversity faces, and how our actions can have a positive impact
Know Your Hedgerows: A Cooperative Inquiry into Community Stewardship of Landscapes

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The League House, Windgap Windgap

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
OURganic Gardens Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Donegal 2026

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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This is a listing for one of Talamh Beo’s Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026: OURganic Gardens Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Donegal Talamh Beo has organised a very exciting line up of 14 Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026 which takes place all across the country from 15th-24th May. These walks are with...
Wild Things at Ballyvolane House: A Guided Biodiversity Walk Through Gardens, Woods & Lakes

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ballyvolane House Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons

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...
Biodiversity Ramble Through Nature and Herb Walk at Lough Muckno, Castleblayney

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lough Muckno, Castleblayney Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Join us for a Biodiversity Ramble Through Nature and Herb Walk at Lough Muckno. After the walk, we warmly invite you back for a friendly chat with Margaret Palmer, who will share a little about the herbs and foliage we've come across.
Enhance Biodiversity in your Garden

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

A92ER22 Dowth National Park, Dowth

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...
Tree Walk: Trails, Tales and Twigs

May 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Ballyannan Wood, Midleton, Cork. Ballyannan Wood Midleton, Cork

Join us to learn about trees, their identification, myths and lore and how to record the significant trees in your community
Bunduff River Walk

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Bunduff River Walk Cloodrevagh, Co. Leitrim, AL, Ireland

Enjoy an evening walk along the Leitrim/Sligo border on the Bunduff River Walk with Arborculturist Shailagh Healy. Bunduff or an Bun Dubh (the black bottom) is the mouth where the river empties into the sea after its long journey from the top of the Truskmore mountain. Join us as we follow a part of its...
Bunduff River Walk

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Bunduff River Walk Cloodrevagh, Co. Leitrim, AL, Ireland

Enjoy an evening walk along the Leitrim/Sligo border on the Bunduff River Walk with Arborculturist Shailagh Healy. Bunduff or an Bun Dubh (the black bottom) is the mouth where the river empties into the sea after its long journey from the top of the Truskmore mountain. Join us as we follow a part of its...
Special Screening of “Catchment” Short Film Series

May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Knocksink Wood Education Centre Knocksink, Enniskerry

Knocksink Wood Education Centre*, 7.30pm From mountains to sea, from headwaters to estuary, the catchment of a river connects and encompasses entire ecosystems, carrying animals and plants, people and pollutants alike. This beautiful series of short films explores river catchments across Wicklow and beyond, introducing the lives of river creatures and the people who protect...
Guided Bat Walk and Talk at Farnaght Woods

May 22 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Farnaght Wood Nature Reserve Drumshambo South, Co Leitrim

Join us for a fun and hands-on adventure. Our Guided Bat Walk & Talk lets you explore the amazing world of bats. Learn cool facts, spot these night flyers in action, and enjoy an evening filled with nature and discovery. Perfect for all ages and curious minds. Don’t miss out on this unique in-person experience!...
Native Plant Dye Painting: A Celebration of Biodiversity & Bealtaine

May 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Native Plant Dye Painting: A Celebration of Biodiversity & Bealtaine

Louth Libraries

This Biodiversity Week join printmaker Emily Mc Gardle to learn about native Irish dye plants, their historical uses in Ireland, and their connection to Irish language and folklore. Celebrate Bealtaine and discover how native wildflowers, plants, and trees can be used to create art materials such as ink, charcoal, and paint. All materials will be...
Guided Woodland Wander at Gracedieu Wood with the Native Woodland Trust (Waterford)

May 23 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Gracedieu Native Woodland, Gracedieu West, Waterford, Co Waterford Bilberry Carpark, Waterford

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...
Walk in the Woods | A Forest Day Out with Walks, Talks & Activities

May 23 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Ballybin Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Join us for a forest day out, Co. Meath, with expert talks, and activities. Discover the value of forestry – open to all! Join us for A Walk in the Woods – A Forest Day Out, a relaxed and engaging day in the outdoors for all ages. This FREE event offers a unique opportunity to explore the benefits...
Hill of Tara Hedgerow Walk

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hill of Tara Castleboy, County Meath

Join Hedgerows Ireland's Mark McDowell on a guided walk of Tara's historic remnant hedgerows. Mark will explain the history and significance of Tara's hedgerows, their biodiversity benefits, their importance in the landscape and opportunities to conserve and restore them. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Please where appropriate footwear and bring rain gear if needed.
Giving Nature a helping hand – How we can save the world around us

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

R51 YF38 Rathangan Community Centre Co Kildare, Rathangan Co Kildare

Join wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna for a passionate and informative talk in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026.
Garden Biodiversity Day – Bottom of Drumillard

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Drumillard, Castleblayney Drumillard, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Join us for a Garden Biodiversity Day at the Bottom of Drumillard - Tour of Gardens, Guest Speakers, Kids Activities and Light Refreshments.
The Grove Donnybrook Botanical Walk and Photographic Cyanotype Workshop

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Grove will be open all afternoon from 2pm for visitors to enjoy this green oasis in the heart of the city. Botanist Catriona Brady will lead a guided walk of the plants of the Grove. Those on the photographic cyanotype workshop an collect samples. The workshop must be booked through Eventbrite as places are...
Native Plant Dye Painting: A Celebration of Biodiversity & Bealtaine

May 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Native Plant Dye Painting: A Celebration of Biodiversity & Bealtaine

Louth Libraries

This Biodiversity Week join printmaker Emily Mc Gardle to learn about native Irish dye plants, their historical uses in Ireland, and their connection to Irish language and folklore. Celebrate Bealtaine and discover how native wildflowers, plants, and trees can be used to create art materials such as ink, charcoal, and paint. All materials will be...
Tour of Special Area of Conservation Hill Farm in Monour, County Tipperary

May 23 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

E34R624 Hennessy Farm, Monour, Kilross, Co Tipperary, Dublin, Ireland

Change to start time to 2.30pm!The Irish Uplands Forum are hosting a Trip to Tipp, a National Biodiversity Week event in the form of a tour of a Hill farm in (Hennessy's Farm) Monour, County Tipperary. Eircode: E34R624. It will now take place on Saturday 23rd May from 2.30pm. Monour is a few kilometres south...
Manorhamilton Greenway Biodiversity Cycle – Leitrim Cycling Festival

May 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Meet at Manorhamilton Library Manorhamilton Library, Manorhamilton

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...
Medicinal walk with dr. Su Huschke

May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cloughjordan Ecovillage Carpark Willow Labyrinth, near the Ecovillage Car Park by the R491 road., Cloughjordan

The medicines are growing right under our feet! You are invited to share your own knowledge, experiences and stories about the plants we encounter. We will go for a short walk (max 500 m) around the area, discovering weeds and wild plants with medicinal properties. We will be going at a slow pace, and children...
Hedgerows, a Biodiversity Lifeline, with Irish Wildlife Trust and CECAS

May 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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,...
A Journey along the Nature Trails and Boreens of Galway city

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vXURessir9ssFMTW7 Corrib Princess Quay, Woodquay, Galway

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...
Biodiversity Orienteering at Carrickgollogan

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Carrickgollogan Woods https://share.google/kPsrA23Hbz7s6U665

Join us for Biodiversity Week for Biodiversity Orienteering: A Nature Navigation Adventure; a fun and interactive family‑friendly event at Carrickgollogan Woods, Dublin. This outdoor adventure blends orienteering, nature discovery and biodiversity activities, making it a great day out for all ages. Participants will navigate a short orienteering course, stopping at activity points along the way to learn about local wildlife and...
ESK MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER DAY

May 24 @ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

Esk Mountain, Glengarriff, West Cork, P75AW26 Esk Mountain, Glengarriff,, West Cork, Ireland

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 Woodland Wander at Farnaght Wood with the Native Woodland Trust (Leitrim)

May 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Farnaght Wood Nature Reserve Drumshambo South, Co Leitrim

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...
Bioblitz & Hug a Tree Day at Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan

May 24 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Monaghan Tidy Towns – Bioblitz & Hug a Tree Day at Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan

Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Join us on the forest pathways to learn about and anme the trees of Rossmore with ecologist Billy Flynn, hug a tree or two and join in some laughing yoga. Get to meet the moths of Monaghan with Heather Bothwell and find out what a kick sample tells us about our water quality.
Crann Guided Tree Walk at Declan and Yvonne Foley’s Longford Demesne, Beltra, Co. Sligo

May 24 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Longford Demesne Wood, Beltra, Co. Sligo Beltra, Co. Sligo, Beltra

Crann Trees for Ireland Director Diarmuid McAree is delighted to lead a guided walk at Declan & Yvonne Foley’s wonderful Longford Demesne Woodland, winner of the 2010 RDS Forest Service Bio Diverse Forestry Woodland Award, highlighting Irish Biodiversity during National Biodiversity Week 2026. The event includes a presentation of the Native Woodland Conservation Scheme, Native...
Cloncannon BioFarm Biodiversity Walk Co Tipperary 2026

May 24 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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This is a listing for one of Talamh Beo’s Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026: Cloncannon BioFarm Biodiversity Walk Co Tipperary Talamh Beo has organised a very exciting line up of 14 Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026 which takes place all across the country from 15th-24th May. These walks are with the...
Woodland wander @ Drumboe Woods with Shailagh Healy

May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Drumboe Woods Drumboe Aevnue, Stranorlar

Join us for an afternoon stroll through Drumboe Woods and learn more about the wonderful trees and plants that make Drumboe so special. Arborculturist, Shailagh Healy invites you for a late afternoon siúle to chat trees and all things wild in our local landscape of Drumboe Wood. We will query the mythological and time honoured...

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