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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Communities for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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’s Biodiversity Officer and local guests for an online presentation\, followed by Q&A and discussion. \nRegistration required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/533a0aa2-c9ce-488f-bda9-332d188ac178@35b79697-daf0-400e-a476-216f97ce1d65
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/lunch-and-learn-communities-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Butterflies and Moths,Community Action,Insects
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SUMMARY:Gulls of Ireland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Wildlife Couch is a series of free online talks\, supported by the funding of the National Heritage Council.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/gulls-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Birds,Coastlines and Marine
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SUMMARY:Carlow Catchments Hedgerow Survey Results & Ash and Elm Research Updates in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Join Woodlands of Ireland for a lunchtime webinar to mark the first day of National Biodiversity Week 2026 and learn about two elements of native tree cover in Ireland. \nThe first presentation will be focused on the ‘Carlow Catchments Hedgerow Survey’ with Neil Foulkes and Joe Gowran. And the second presentation will be focused on ‘Ash and Elm in Ireland: Protecting and Restoring Our Native Trees Together’ with Dheeraj Rathore of the Teagasc Forest Development Department.  \n  \nCarlow Catchments Hedgerow Survey: \nThis presentation will look at the methodology applied and some of the key findings from the 2025 field survey\, with some unexpected results on the frequency of Spindle. The project was initiated by Shane Casey\, Biodiversity Officer for Carlow County Council. \nYou can find out more about the Hedge Project at the following link: https://www.woodlandsofireland.com/project/hedge-project/ \n  \nAsh and Elm in Ireland: Protecting and Restoring Our Native Trees Together:  \nDheeraj will give details on how Ash and elm are iconic parts of Ireland’s landscape\, yet both face serious threats from disease. This webinar presentation will explore why conserving these species matters for biodiversity\, heritage\, and future forests\, what research is underway to support their recovery\, and how citizens can play an active role in identifying and protecting resilient trees. \nYou can find out more about the AshForFuture project at the following link: https://teagasc.ie/crops/forestry/research/ashforfuture/  \n  \nEvent Details: \n🕥 Time:1pm – 2pm \n📍 Location: Online through Zoom. Register for this meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/47YBlhj1TTSc2zhPW1z2qg   \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nAbout the Carlow Hedgerow and Other Woodlands Project (2024 – 2026): \nWoodlands of Ireland have been commissioned by the Carlow County Council Biodiversity Officer to run a three year project looking at how the county’s hedgerows and other wooded lands can contribute to improving water quality and biodiversity. Year 2 involved a field survey of hedgerows and other wooded lands in the Burren and Mountain river catchments. The survey results report was presented to the Council in February 2026. Public engagement activity will take place locally in the coming months. \nDuring the summer of 2025 field recording of hedgerows was carried out using a bespoke methodology based on the standard methodology of the Hedgerow Appraisal System of 95 hedgerows in two river catchments\, the Burren and the Mountain. These samples were selected from 49 1km x 1km squares (40 in the Burren catchment and 9 in the Mountain catchment). The squares and hedges were identified on the basis of having the potential to impact positively on water quality based on Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Impact Potential mapping. Reports from the project will be available from Carlow Co Co once the project is finalised. \nYou can find out more at the Hedge Project. \n  \nInformation to Note: \n\nThe webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the Woodlands of Ireland website.\n\n  \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/carlow-catchments-hedgerow-survey-results-ash-and-elm-research-updates-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands
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SUMMARY:Australia and Ireland joint webinar on local threatened aquatic species
DESCRIPTION:Australia and Ireland joint webinar on local threatened aquatic-dependant species for International Endangered Species Day \nJoin presentations from specialists:\nAquens/University College Dublin & The Irish\nHerpetology Society on helping the Smooth newt\nCilian Roden – Lough Carra Catchment Ass. on the unique flora of marl lakes (W. Ireland)\nMary River Catchment Coordinating Committee\nMary River cod habitat enhancement\nThe elusive lives of SE Qld montane crayfish\nHelping breeding success of Mary River turtles
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/australia-and-ireland-joint-webinar-on-local-threatened-aquatic-species/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Rivers and Ponds,Suitable for Schools,Wetlands
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