Find events near you on our calendar below. New events added every week!
Hosted by the Tree Council of Ireland, the Easy Treesie - Crann project is proud to present Dr. Christy Boylan discussing 40 Years of Biodiversity Action in Ireland – The Story of the Tree Council (Part 1). You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 20, 2026, 10:00 Dublin Register in advance for this...
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...
Join the Men's Shed and LOETB in Mountmellick for a workshop in constructing barn owl boxes. The number of Barn owls has increased in Laois. A successful Laois Barn Owl Project was implemented last year. An array of barn owl boxes were installed at rural locations across south Laois, complemented by surveying and nest occupancy...
Explore the diverse species that call the ocean home, the challenges they face, and the vital role oceans play in our planet's health. This workshop will highlight the incredible ecosystems beneath the waves.
Green Foundation Ireland, along with the Men’s Shed Navan, invite you to participate in a workshop. This is a hands-on, practical workshop organised by Donna Mullen and Elizabeth MacArdle carried out in An Tobar, Ardbraccan. PLEASE NOTE: Should you have any difficulty in booking, please contact Elizabeth at devofficemail@gmail.com.
An immersion in free-form, meditative outdoor movement practice within the 28 acre nature reserve at An Sanctoir; a peaceful haven of meadow, rock, woodland, bog and rivers. The intention of this event is to offer you an embodied experience of connection with the natural world. To "listen to the land speak" (Machan Magan)and notice the...
Join Woodlands of Ireland for an engaging and informative workshop, ‘Naturalness, Humans and Woodland Diversity’, taking place during National Biodiversity Week 2026 at the beautiful setting of Enniscoe House, Prospect, Castlehill, Co. Mayo. Led by ecologist Aidan Corcoran, this event will explore key woodland ecology concepts through both an indoor presentation and an outdoor guided...
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. > 90min guided walk & talk exploring what nature restoration can & could be in practice. > Learn how...
When: May 20, 2026, 11:00 Dublin Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PJoBZ9ktRVeRXTPUxUfetQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. At this online talk Dr Christy Boylan, a founding member and first President of the Tree Council of Ireland will tell the story of its evolution. Dr...
The exhibition(May 20-21, 11am-6pm) is free and open to all, with no registration required. It will showcase coastal monitoring work, local and national initiatives, and interactive displays exploring Strandhill’s dynamic coastal environment. This event is open to all – residents, visitors, businesses, and community groups are all welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Strandhill is one...
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 Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jDVSWRLCR46_rTfmIRqbiA After registering, you will receive a...
A talk about bats with Mary Roberts of Bat Conservation Ireland. Mary will also have some bat specimens on display
Limerick’s Biodiversity Officer will do a presentation on the Birds of the Shannon Estuary Story Map for the Bealtine Festival, Dooradoyle Library, V94 AP03 This event is a collaboration between Limerick Library Service and the Biodiversity Officer Image provide
On World Bee Day, learn how local communities can play a major role in helping to halt the decline of both bees and pollinating insects as a whole. Join Meath County Council and Louth County Council's Biodiversity Officers and local guests for an online presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion. Registration required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/533a0aa2-c9ce-488f-bda9-332d188ac178@35b79697-daf0-400e-a476-216f97ce1d65
Join Joanne Butler at OURganic Gardens in Gort a’Choirce for a walk and talk to celebrate Biodiversity Week in Donegal. Please wear sturdy boots and suitable outdoor clothes. This biodiversity week event was funded by Donegal County Council and NPWS through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund Programme, in partnership with the Heritage Council.
Enjoy a relaxed stroll through Cavan Burren through peatland habitat and limestone landscape. Learn about the importance of peatlands and ongoing conservation work. Booking required www.cuilcaghlakelands.org/events Tea and coffee afterwards.
Join us in GLAS Ballymun community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! GLAS Ballymun supports people and nature to flourish, and to grow community, connection and biodiversity. In this special workshop for Biodiversity Week 2026,our gardener Sharon will demonstrate how this shared, voluntary space aims to cultivate and nourish life throughout the year,...
This event will inform on how our marine area is governed and how to get involved in coastal citizen science initiatives. Emma Armshaw, SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer will present on how European directives connect to the local environment. Bernie Connolly, TEF & Coastwatch Regional Coordinator will highlight Coastwatch Citizen Science activities including the...
Celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026 by joining Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park for a special community citizen science event dedicated to exploring Ireland’s native wildflowers and the bees that depend on them! Discover the Buzz with Alan Balfe, our Senior Ecologist at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park Take a closer look at the incredible...
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 plants, freshwater invertebrates, solitary bees, birds, mammals and earthworms. In the solitary bees workshop, participants will be introduced to Irish bee species, with a particular...
This is a listing for one of Talamh Beo’s Farm Walks for National Biodiversity Week 2026: Skehana Hill Farm Biodiversity Walk Co Kilkenny 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...
As part of the Glenveagh National Park Biodiversity Week Fesitval and the Young Voices For Nature event, children and families can become citizen scientists and join Donegal County Council’s Biodiversity Officer to go on a Big Bug Hunt. Search for mini-beasts and enter our Big Butterfly Hunt quiz for a chance to win some ‘wild’...
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.
Join Offaly Biodiversity Officer Ricky Whelan to hear about the Peregrine lives, a remarkable soap opera unfolding above Tullamore each day. Their story is pieced together from observations by local residents, parish staff and through careful study of the prey remains they leave behind. This talk is for anyone with an interest in nature. Spaces...
Did you know there are 100 wild bee species in Ireland? This World Bee Day, join NPWS Wicklow and the Irish Wildlife Trust to meet the bees of Knocksink Wood! From bumbles to miners and beyond, bees lead fascinating and varied lives from our back gardens to the wildest habitats. Take a stroll from the...
Join Streamscapes, Vincent Hyland, and guests for an exploration of the wildlife, history and folklore of Kenmare Bay. This free event is open to everyone. Come along to explore the bay's underwater world, to hear about ongoing and upcoming research and activities, to discuss the history of the bay and consider its future.
A series of short talks from NPWS, Mayo Birdwatch, Swift Conservation Mayo and others on bird projects, activities and conservation in Co. Mayo, to celebrate birds of Mayo. Including the launch of Mayo Library Birdwatching Kits at 6.30pm.
Nore Vision Citizen Science Training with Una Halpin. What does a healthy river really look like? This workshop introduces you to kick sampling - a technique used for gathering invertebrate species in the water. You will learn to identify some of the main species and get to understand how the presence or absence of certain...
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...
Join us for the next session of The Wildlife Couch as we explore the often misunderstood gulls of Ireland. A much-loved species at Kildare Wildlife Rescue, gulls are highly adaptable birds found along our coasts, rivers, and in urban areas. Learn about the species as a whole and discover the many challenges they face in an ever changing world. The Wildlife Couch is a series of...