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Offaly Libraries are delighted to present a vibrant programme of events for National Biodiversity Week (15–23 May), celebrating the natural world with a range of creative, educational and family-friendly activities...
Celebrate May's flowers with artist Catherine McCourt. This 2-hr satin silk painting art class will explore the diversity of native wildflowers in bloom this Bealtaine season. All materials will be...
Come join us in Ballinamore (meeting at the Basin at 5:30pm) for a shared walk along the Shannon-Erne Waterway, where we’ll explore its biodiversity. After the walk, participants are invited...
A guided walk on trails at Killykeen Forest Park with local ecologist Heather Bothwell identifying plants, birds and butterflies. Heather will discuss the different woodland habitats and environmental factors that...
This workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. This session will be about identifying plants as well as an immersive dive...
Celebrate May's flowers with artist Catherine McCourt. This 2-hr satin silk painting art class will explore the diversity of native wildflowers in bloom this Bealtaine season. All materials will be...
Free family Biodiversity Week workshop at Rinnagan Wood: explore native trees, make art tools from nature and draw what you discover. 🌿 Drawing from the Woods A Biodiversity Week Family...
Learn about the different types of bees that visit your garden. Use this knowledge to make a bee house to help solitary bees thrive in your garden. Suitable for age...
Join Carla at the Seed Library for a relaxed and welcoming meet‑and‑greet, where you can enjoy a cuppa while picking up practical seed‑sowing tips and tricks. We’ll cover soil preparation,...
This workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Aimi Pinder of Crooked Boot Farm will share her extensive knowledge of how...
A walk and talk with Nature North West exploring the unique set of habits at Lurgabrack. Starting through the woods, we will explore plants and animals to be found along...
Join us in person to explore cool citizen science projects and resources during National Biodiversity Week! Citizen Science – Opportunities & Resources Join us at Áislann Chill Chartha for an immersive day...
Join us this Biodiversity Week for a beginner-friendly workshop all about pollinators, set in the beautiful surroundings of Fota House and Gardens. Learn how to carry out a FIT Count (Flower-Insect Timed Count), a simple way...
Join NPWS rangers for a wander through Ballyarr Woods and immerse yourself in nature in this semi-natural deciduous oak woodland. Hear about the ongoing conservation works and the control of...
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...
Learn about pollination and why it is necessary for plants to grow and survive. In this workshop children will become Pollinator Investigators and learn how to record their data about...
A BioBlitz is a 24 or 48 hour event to find and record as many of the species in a given area as possible. It is a fun and informal...
Where we are after 20 years of our journey to protect and increase the biodiversity on our land, encompassing mixed broadleaf woodland, upland grasslands, hedgerows and ponds. We will be...
Free guided woodland walk for Biodiversity Week: explore ancient trees, wildlife and folklore with the Native Woodland Trust in Ballinakelly 🌳 Native Woodland Wander Guided Woodland Walk for Biodiversity Week...
Location: Meet at Boat Strand Car Park, An Charraig Fhinn What: Join NatureNorthWest for an exploration of the rocky shore at low tide. Explore the animals that survive and throve...
Explore local biodiversity and chat about nature, refreshments provided. Goska will be there to show and tell, as well as to provide help with identification and submitting records for Omeath...
This workshop is delivered as part of Biofest - a two day festival of Biodiversity in West Cork. Join Cape Clear bird observatory warden John Horton to explore the fascinating...
Join Charles and Marion Heasman of Sustainable Skerries on a neighbourhood walk to explore the fascinating world of bees in Skerries Charles and Marion Heasman, members of the Sustainable Skerries...
Join Eanna ni Lamhna for a guided walk and talk exploring the habitats of Cavan Adventure Centre, from lakeshore and grassland to forest, followed by refreshments. Suitable for ages 8...
Biodiversity Meadow Walk at Belvedere EstatePart of the Great Irish Grasslands Trail Date: Sunday 17th MayTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmLocation: Belvedere House, Gardens and ParkLight refreshments providedSuitable for all...
Join us in UCD this Biodiversity Week for a series of beginner-level species identification workshops with UCD biodiversity experts. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to spot and identify...
Foraging Walk at Littleton Labyrinth – May 18th 🌿 Join us for a guided Foraging Walk with herbalist Greta Ryan along the beautiful Littleton Labyrinth on May 18th at 6.30pm,...
This event will feature a short introduction from Green Sod Ireland about operating as a land trust in Ireland. We will then hear from a land trust in the UK,...
Cara Phort Family Resource Centre –Biodiversity Workshop Creative play with flowers and other botanicals. Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30: pm Location: Cara Phort Family Resource Center, Harbour...
Wild flower felting workshop with Morag Donald. Places limited. Booking essential. Contact Cavan County Museum 049-854 4070 or email info@cavanmuseum.ie Refreshments served