Waterways for Wildlife: Athy – Co Kildare

Waterways for Wildlife: Athy Barrow Line Biodiversity Survey

Explore the wildlife of the Grand Canal Barrow Line. Combining an indoor presentation and canal side fieldtrip, you will learn how to identify and record the biodiversity of the canal.

This event will provide training in bee and butterfly identification and canal natural heritage recording. It will consist of an indoor presentation followed by an outdoor fieldtrip. We will survey a section of the canal for native trees, aquatic life, pollinators, and other wildlife. Dress for the outdoors and wear comfortable footwear.

Booking is essential contact us at conservation@iwt.ie for booking.

Date: 19^th August             Time 11:00 – 14:00

Venue: Athy Heritage Centre Museum & Canal Fieldtrip

Admission Fee: Free

This project is funded by Waterways Ireland and Kildare County Council.