Find events near you on our calendar below. New events added every week!
📅 Saturday 16th May 📍 Bog Bothy, Miltownpass Bog Car Park 🕚 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Join Kate Flood and Elena Aitova for a hands-on peatland science and creative zine-making workshop based at the Bog Bothy. Explore peat cores, bog plants, and water levels, then create your own zine inspired by the bog landscape....
Crann – Trees for Ireland Directors, PJ Fitzpatrick and Diarmuid McAree are delighted to lead a guided tree walk based in the woodlands of Belvedere House, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. This FREE guided walk will incorporate tree identification, forest ecology and forest eco-therapy, celebrating National Biodiversity Week 2026. The woodlands form the entire boundary of the...
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 levels of interest Join ecologist Linda Gilsenan for a relaxed guided meadow walk through the native wildflower meadow at Belvedere. This gentle session will explore...
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 St. Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath, N91 RD21 Event Type: Adult Workshop Booking: Free, but booking is essential. Contact: 087 1341478 or email outreach@caraphortfrc.ie Join Anna from Big Sky Flowers...
Seed Saving Workshop with Anna Brown Big Sky Flowers 📍 Athlone Library, Athlone Civic Centre, Church Street, Athlone 📅 Tuesday 19th May 🕕 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join Anna Brown of Big Sky Flowers for an introductory seed-saving workshop. Learn simple, practical techniques for collecting and storing seeds from native and garden plants, helping...
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 pm Location: Athlone Family Resource Centre, A.C.T business development centre, Ball Alley Lane, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 H6R2 Event Type: Adult Workshop Booking: Free, but booking is essential Contact: FB: @AthloneFamilyResourceCentre Join Anna from Big Sky Flowers for a creative, hands-on biodiversity workshop! Enjoy creative play with flowers and other...
Midlands Bat Conservation Ireland Group – Nocturnal Bat Walk, Portlick Millennium Forest 📅 Wednesday 20th May 2026 🕗 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm 📍 Portlick Millennium Forest Car Park Join the Midlands Bat Conservation Ireland Group for a guided nocturnal bat walk through Portlick Millennium Forest. Learn about Ireland’s bat species and how they use...
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,...
Community Event: Old Rail Trail Streamstown Greenway to Bee Pollinator Trail Festival 📍 Old Rail Trail Greenway📅 Friday, 22nd May 2026🕙 10:00 am – 11:30 am🎟️ Free event – booking essential📧 To book: biodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie☕ Light refreshments provided Join the local community and school for a guided walk along the Bee Pollinator Trail at Streamstown on...
Bog Bothy Event – Milltownpass Bog Cores: Uncovering the Story of Biodiversity Through Time Preliminary climate and biodiversity findings presented by Dr Helen Shaw 📍 Milltownpass Bog Trail Car Park📅 Saturday, 23rd May 2026🕛 12:00 – 1:00 pm☕ A cuppa in the Bog Bothy, followed by a chat and a short walk afterwards Join Dr...
📍 Lough Owel Angling Centre, Tullaghan (near Mullingar) N91 X3TV 📅 Saturday, 23rd May 2026 🕑 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ☕ Refreshments provided 🎟️ Booking essential 📧 biodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie Join Kate Moore (National Biodiversity Data Centre) and Dr J-R. Baars (UCD) for an interactive workshop exploring invasive species and the issues facing Westmeath and...
Discover the Secret World of Irish Butterflies An exclusive workshop with Jesmond Harding 📅 Sunday 24th May 2026 🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 📍 Belvedere Estate, House and Gardens, Mullingar Join us for an enchanting journey into the life cycles and habitats of Ireland’s most beautiful winged residents. We are delighted to welcome Jesmond...
Biodiversity Climate Action Event – Coolamber Walled Garden 📍 Coolamber Walled Garden 📅 Sunday, 24th May 2026 🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Westmeath Biodiversity Office will host an information stand at this event, with resources and advice on pollinators and biodiversity-friendly actions you can take at home and in your community. There will...
🌿 Biodiversity Hedgerow Walk – Hill of Uisneach 🌿 Celebrating National Biodiversity Week Sunday, 24th May 2:00–3:00 pm 📍 Location: Rathnew, Loughnavalley, Co. Westmeath Eircode: N91 R6C9 Join Hedgerows Ireland for a guided biodiversity hedgerow walk at the Hill of Uisneach, exploring the ecological importance of Ireland’s native hedgerows and their role in supporting wildlife,...
Biodiversity Hedgerow Walk – Hill of Uisneach Celebrating National Biodiversity Week Location: Rathnew, Loughnavalley, Co. Westmeath Eircode: N91 R6C9 Join Hedgerows Ireland for a guided biodiversity hedgerow walk at the Hill of Uisneach, exploring the ecological importance of Ireland’s native hedgerows and their role in supporting wildlife, pollinators and landscape connectivity. Topics will include: • biodiversity value of hedgerows...