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SUMMARY:Gorse Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Carlow 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is a listing for one of Talamh Beo’s Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026: Gorse Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Carlow \nTalamh 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. \nThese walks are with the support of The Irish Environmental Network (IEN)
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/gorse-farm-biodiversity-walk-co-carlow-2026/
LOCATION:Y21 v4he\, GORSE FARM\, NEW DEERPARK\, BUNCLODY\, Y21 v4he
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day – Redbog\, Co. Carlow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a volunteer day at our land in Redbog Co. Carlow\, to help maintain the boundaries by installing a gate and to continue the great work we started last year removing the confused bridewort from our land with some time for a small site tour at the start of the day too.\nSign up here via eventbrite to secure your spot: Redbog May Volunteer Day Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  11:30 AM – 3 PM | Eventbrite \n\n\nLocation to meet is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ee67PR9ApuPrTcyW6\nA narrow dirt track leads down to the site so please drive carefully on this road. \nMore details will be sent out from Eventbrite shortly before the event and you can also contact us at rory@greensodireland.ie or on 0871616451
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/volunteer-day-redbog-co-carlow/
LOCATION:Redbog\, Co. Carlow
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Garden,Trees and Woodlands
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SUMMARY:Guided Woodland Wander at Ballinakelly Wood with the Native Woodland Trust (Carlow)
DESCRIPTION:Free guided woodland walk for Biodiversity Week: explore ancient trees\, wildlife and folklore with the Native Woodland Trust in Ballinakelly \n\n\n\n\n🌳 Native Woodland Wander\nGuided Woodland Walk for Biodiversity Week \nCelebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026 with a guided walk through one of Ireland’s most precious native woodlands. Join the Native Woodland Trust for a family‑friendly wander through Ballinakelly Wood\, Burton Hall\, Co. Carlow — a place rich in wildlife\, history and folklore. \nLed by Aaron Gallagher\, this relaxed walk follows ancient woodland paths\, passing historic structures and veteran trees — some of the oldest in Ireland. Along the way\, we’ll explore the plants and animals that depend on these old woodlands and hear the stories and folklore woven through the landscape. \nAfter the walk\, participants are welcome to carpool back to Duckett’s Grove for tea\, coffee and a chat. \n🌿 What you’ll explore\n\nNative trees\, plants and woodland wildlife\nThe importance of old woodlands for biodiversity\nFolklore and stories connected to the landscape\nHow native woodlands are protected and restored and how a local branch of volunteers are contributing at Ballinakelly Wood\n\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is this for?\n\nFamilies and individuals of all ages\nNature lovers\, walkers and curious beginners\nAnyone who would like to learn more about Ireland’s natural heritage\n\n📍 Event Details\nDate: Sunday 17th May 2026\nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm\nMeeting Point: Duckett’s Grove Car Park\, Rainestown\, Co. Carlow\nTickets: Free (booking required) \n🎒 What to bring\n\nField guides of interest (birds\, wildflowers\, fungi\, etc.)\nBinoculars (if you have them)\nWarm\, waterproof layered clothing\nSturdy walking shoes\nWater\, snacks and a packed lunch\nAny medication you require\nSunblock and a hat for warmer weather\n\n☕ Tea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please bring a reusable cup to help minimise waste. \n🚻 Bathroom Facilities\nThere are no bathroom facilities on site.\nPlease make a rest stop at services or public toilets before arriving. \n⚠️ Important Information\n\nThis is an outdoor woodland walk over uneven ground\nEvents may be cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather or weather warnings\nIf cancelled\, participants will be notified by email as early as possible\n\n📩 Contact\nNative Woodland Trust (on the day):\nAaron Gallagher\n📧 aaron.gallagher@nativewoodlandtrust.ie
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/guided-woodland-wander-at-ballinakelly-wood-with-the-native-woodland-trust-carlow/
LOCATION:Ballinakelly Wood\, Ballinakelly Woodland Reserve\, Burtonhall Demesne
CATEGORIES:Butterflies and Moths,Community Action,Family Friendly,Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands,Wildflowers
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SUMMARY:Revealing the Nature of our Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Join Carlow County Council’s Biodiversity Office\, Shane Casey\, as he explores how Carlow’s Biodiversity interweaves with our cultural and built heritage. Admission is free but booking required. Email library@carlowcoco.ie to reserve your place.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/revealing-the-nature-of-our-heritage/
LOCATION:R93 K126\, Carlow County Library\, Carlow\, R93 K126
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows,Insects,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T091500
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SUMMARY:Hedge Habitat Zones in a farmed landscape featuring ‘An Introduction to the Hedgerow Appraisal System'
DESCRIPTION:An event celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity\, co-hosted by Teagasc and Woodlands of Ireland. \nJoin 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. \n📍 Teagasc\, Crops Research Centre\, Oak Park\, Carlow\, Co. Carlow\, R93 XE12 \n🕥 Time: 9:15am – 3.45pm \nHedgerow networks are perhaps the most characteristic feature of the Irish landscape and give character to an area\, providing aesthetic appeal and creating a sense of place. They define agricultural and other lands and knit the landscape into a patchwork quilt. They also provide valuable refuges for biodiversity in a landscape dominated by large tracts of intensive agriculture and function as an alternative habitat for numerous woodland plant species. In addition\, hedgerows have the potential to act as corridors for regular movements and dispersal of birds\, mammals (especially bats) and invertebrates through the landscape. \nNeil Foulkes\, Hedge Conservation and Management consultant\, will guide attendees through a presentation and workshop on the Hedgerow Appraisal System. Developed by Woodlands of Ireland in collaboration with the Hedgelaying Association of Ireland (now Hedgerows Ireland) and funded by The Heritage Council\, it was published in early 2013 to ensure consistent data collection for managing Ireland’s hedgerow network. Future hedgerow surveys will be encouraged to adopt the survey methodology and data assessment outlined in order to produce consistent and reproducible datasets. \nMore information here – https://www.woodlandsofireland.com/hedgerow-appraisal-system-best-practise-guidance-on-hedgerow-surveying-data-collation-and-appraisal/ \nInternational Day for Biological Diversity Programme of Events: \n\n9.15am: Arrive – refreshments\n9.30am: Teagasc Signpost webinar on the big screen: Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland? by Dr. Saorla Kavanagh\, Research Officer\, Teagasc.\n10.30am: Introductions and schedule.\n10.45am: Neil Foulkes\, Hedge Conservation and Management consultant and Joe Gowran\, CEO of Woodlands of Ireland describe the background to the development of the Hedgerow Appraisal System (HAS)\, its purpose\, how it has been used and its potential future evolution.\n11.30am: Questions and Discussion about the HAS.\n11.50am: Ivan Kelly (Teagasc Climate & Biodiversity KT) describes his work with farmers on Knowledge Transfer and how hedge habitat zones feature in it.\n12.10am: Bailey Parkhouse (Walsh Scholar\, Teagasc Researcher) briefly describes her research work on Ash dieback.\n12.20pm: Introduction to the afternoon plan.\n12.30pm: Lunch\n1.30pm: Assemble at point TBC for transport to the hedges for further illustration about how the HAS data is recorded.\n1.45pm: View hedges and other wooded lands at Oak Park and have discussions.\n3.45pm: Conclude and depart.\n\nInformation to Note: \n\nThe event is an introduction to the HAS (Hedgerow Appraisal System) and is not certified.\nFuture training will be advertised via Woodlands of Ireland – email info@woodlandsofireland.com with your interest.\nPlease note that Woodlands of Ireland may take photographs and videos throughout the course of the event.\nThe day will involve a mix of presentations and field-based walks. Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for the weather that is forecasted.\n\nThis event is made possible with funding from the Irish Environmental Network. Thanks to Teagasc for the use of the Oak Park facility and to Teagasc staff for helping to facilitate the event. \nWoodlands of Ireland is grateful for the core funding we receive from the Heritage Council\, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/an-introduction-to-the-hedgerow-appraisal-system/
LOCATION:Teagasc\, Crops Research Centre\, Oak Park\, Carlow\, Co. Carlow\, R93 XE12\, Teagasc\, Crops Research Centre\, Oak Park\, Carlow\, Co. Carlow\, R93 XE12\, R93 XE12
CATEGORIES:Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands
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