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SUMMARY:Discover regenerative tillage farming techniques at Dowth National Park
DESCRIPTION:Join BASE Ireland and NPWS at Dowth National Park for an in the field discussion about regenerative farming \n\n\n\nNPWS have partnered with BASE Ireland to convert an area of highly intensive arable land into a more nature friendly farming system. Join us at Dowth National Park for an in the field dicussion about regenerative farming techniques and measures that can be put in place to enhance biodiversity while maintaining a commercial crop. \nBASE Ireland is a farmer led knowledge exchange network focused on biodiversity\, Agriculture\, Soil\, and the Environment (BASE). \nThis will be an outdoor event so please dress for the weather. Please wear boots/strong footwear and bring hats\, sunscreen and insect repellant. \nPlaces are limited so please book your place through the event link \nGoogle maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL7X5qcPLx1GQSPr6 \n 
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/discover-regenerative-tillage-farming-techniques-at-dowth-national-park/
LOCATION:A92ER22\, Dowth National Park\, Dowth\, A92ER22
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Farm
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SUMMARY:Enhance Biodiversity in your Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 impact on the environment. \nThe tour will include walking on rough ground so please wear comfortable shoes. Please dress for the weather and bring hats\, sun-cream and insect repellant . \nPlaces are limited so please book your place through the event link \nGoogle maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL7X5qcPLx1GQSPr6 \n 
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/enhance-biodiversity-in-your-garden/
LOCATION:A92ER22\, Dowth National Park\, Dowth\, A92ER22
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Community Action,Family Friendly,Garden,Trees and Woodlands,Wildflowers
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SUMMARY:Discover the secret life of bats
DESCRIPTION:Join NPWS at Dowth National Park to learn more about these fascinating creatures. The session will kick off with a brief talk about bats\, followed by a guided walk around the National Park. During the walk\, we will use bat detectors to discover what bat species are present and watch them use their sonar navigation to fly and eat under the cover of darkness. A small number of bat detectors will be available on the night . If you have one please do bring it along! \nThis will include walking on rough ground – bring comfortable shoes and a torch! \nNot suitable for children under 8 years of age. \nPlaces are limited so please book your place through the event link \nGoogle maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL7X5qcPLx1GQSPr6 \n 
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/discover-the-secret-life-of-bats/
LOCATION:A92ER22\, Dowth National Park\, Dowth\, A92ER22
CATEGORIES:Bats
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SUMMARY:Discover the biodiversity cycle of building a Boyne Currach
DESCRIPTION:Claidhbh Ó Gibne\, author of book\, The Boyne Currach from beneath the shadows of Newgrange\, will talk about building a Boyne Currach from start to finish – from bush to boat and from cow to craft. Claidhbh’s talk will focus on the ecological ‘footprint’ of a currach’s construction\, explaining how a currach evolves naturally out of the Boyne landscape and how wildlife is an integral part of its evolution and a unique example of symbiosis. The talk will be bilingual and will take place in Dowth National Park. \nPlaces are limited so please book your place through the event link \nGoogle maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL7X5qcPLx1GQSPr6
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/discover-the-biodiversity-cycle-of-building-a-boyne-currach/
LOCATION:A92ER22\, Dowth National Park\, Dowth\, A92ER22
CATEGORIES:Rivers and Ponds
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SUMMARY:Bug Safari at Dowth National Park
DESCRIPTION:Grab a net\, or just pack your curiosity\, and join Brian Murray and NPWS for a Family Bug Safari at Dowth National Park. On every flower and beneath every leaf\, log and blade of grass lives a hidden world of beetles\, bees\, spiders\, springtails\, hoverflies and more — the tiny creatures that quietly keep our gardens\, parks and coastlines ticking. Together we’ll go hunting (gently!) for the miniature wildlife and discover why protecting invertebrates is one of the most powerful things any of us can do for biodiversity. Suitable for all ages\, no experience needed — just bring comfy shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and a willingness to get a little bit muddy or messy. Prepare to never look at a “creepy-crawly” the same way again. \nThis is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear\, Please bring hats\, sunscreen and insect repellent. \nPlaces are limited so please book your place through the event link. \nGoogle maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/tL7X5qcPLx1GQSPr6 \nBio \nBrian Murray is an Irish invertebrate naturalist based in Co. Wicklow\, and the founder of microWild\, a native wildflower and biodiversity project. He has collaborated with Trinity College Dublin\, the National Museum of Ireland and the NBDC on recording and identification work\, contributed new species records to Irish citizen science\, and is the organiser of Invertopia — Ireland’s first invertebrate biodiversity festival. Brian is passionate about getting families outdoors and showing people of all ages that you don’t need to travel far to find truly astonishing wildlife; most of it is already happening right under our feet.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/bug-safari-at-dowth-national-park/
LOCATION:A92ER22\, Dowth National Park\, Dowth\, A92ER22
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Butterflies and Moths,Family Friendly,For Kids,Insects
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