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The December talk of the Dublin Branch of Green Drinks will be about the new book by well known ecologist Richard Nairn on the nature and history of Dublin. The talk will highlight the interdependence of people and nature in Dublin Bay, illustrated by the historical ecology of this rich coastal ecosystem. It will also look to the future with the threats of climate change and the challenges for the recently established Dublin Bay Biosphere.”
Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer who grew up on the shores of the bay and still sails regularly there. He was previously a nature reserve warden and the first Director of IWC BirdWatch Ireland. “Dublin Bay: Nature and History” is his fifth book.
**NOTE: Event venue is Basement Blue Room, not top floor.
The December talk of the Dublin Branch of Green Drinks will be about the new book by well known ecologist Richard Nairn on the nature and history of Dublin. The talk will highlight the interdependence of people and nature in Dublin Bay, illustrated by the historical ecology of this rich coastal ecosystem. It will also look to the future with the threats of climate change and the challenges for the recently established Dublin Bay Biosphere.”
Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer who grew up on the shores of the bay and still sails regularly there. He was previously a nature reserve warden and the first Director of IWC BirdWatch Ireland. “Dublin Bay: Nature and History” is his fifth book.
**NOTE: Event venue is Basement Blue Room, not top floor.
Join photographer and Birr native Tina Claffey on a photographic journey. Tina will describe her photographic adventures in Botswana through to her more recent work capturing iconic images of Irish bogs. Much of Tinas work featured in her newly released photobook Tapestry Of Light is taken at Abbeyleix Bog a local nature hot-spot. Tina’s new book will be available to purchase on the evening.
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IWT Dublin Branch’s January outing occurs on Sunday January 7th. We are most fortunate to have a birdwatch outing led by John Fox. Those of you who bought the book on Dublin Bay by, among others, Richard Nairn, who gave our December talk will know that John is the main photographer of that volume, so the outing should be spectacular. We meet on the causeway at 12 noon. Remember – dress warmly.
Maria McGrail will give a presentation on wildlife photography. “Green Drinks”, hosted by IWT Dublin branch, occurs the first Tuesday of each month at JW Sweetman’s pub on Burgh Quay right beside O’Connell Bridge. Top floor. See IWT Dublin Branch Facebook page or their Meetup page for further details closer to the date.
Join leader Denis Cullen for a wildlife walk. Meet in Waterford at 1230 pm for car-pooling, car park between Shandon Roundabout and Waterford Council Offices at 1.30 from where we proceed to the car-park leading to the Cunnigar.
Free Wildlife Photography workshop with Maria McGrail. The workshop is limited to 10 participants who should bring whatever camera they have and a tripod if they have one. Tea and coffee are available so participants will just have to bring their lunch. Booking necessary at dublinbranch@iwt.ie Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
The regular monthly walks with IWT Waterford Branch will start again for 2024 this Sunday!
Location: Meet at Passage East for a beach walk in the Woodstown direction.
Map co-ordinates: 52.23853, -6.97120
Time & Date: 1pm 14/01/2024
Join us for a webinar on the importance of the EU Nature Restoration Law and what it means agriculture and nature. After a quick overview of the law and what has happened so far, we will hear from Dr. Guy Pe’er, who specialises in agroecology and conservation biology. He has a particular interest in agriculture, the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and how it affects both people and nature.
For more details on Dr. Pe’er’s work, visit his page on iDiv or find him on X.
This event require registration. Please register here.
Bring binoculars and telescopes if you have them, but the branch should have some to share.
And there will be some clambering – so sensible footwear is required.
And remember to wrap up well.
Join us for an in person screening of Fair Seas latest film ‘The Atlantic Northwest.’ The film recently won the award of Exceptional Merit at the Documentaries Without Borders International Film Festival and has been selected as a finalist for the Big Blue Film Festival in Oregon USA. The film spoke to different stakeholders including anglers, divers, tourism operators and seafood producers on what the ocean means to them and how they think Marine Protected Areas will affect their local area.
After the screening we will have a panel discussion focused around Marine Protected Areas in Ireland and the chance to discuss ideas with a number of experts from different fields.
Event requires registration. Please register here.
Location: Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. Port Road, F92 C8HD, Letterkenny, Ireland.
Join us at Tralee Wetland centre on Saturday the 17th February at 3.30pm for an event exploring some of the ecosystems and species found in Kerry and across Ireland. We will also discuss the importance of national and EU legislation, such as the Nature Restoration Law and the new Irish Marine Protected Area bill, in protecting and restoring these areas and the species that rely on them.
Gerard Skollard from the IWT Kerry branch will speak about some of the work being done in Kerry by IWT and other environmental groups. Sean Kelly, Member of the European Parliament will join us to talk about his ‘Bee Better’ campaign and the need for healthy pollinator populations. We will also hear from Louise Overy on some of the work being done in the community around seagrass, oysters and elasmobranchs. Grace Carr, Marine Advocacy Officer with the IWT will give an overview of the Nature Restoration Law and it’s importance to marine ecosystems. Fair Seas will also give an update on the national Marine Protected Area legislation and where we are in the process
More speakers are to be confirmed so keep an eye on our social media and future newsletters for more details.
This event requires registration, so please register here: REGISTRATION LINK
Date: Saturday the 17th February
Time: 3.30pm
Location: Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, Ballyard Rd, Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Once again our March outing is led by the wonderful Tim Clabon, and, once again it’s along a river – this time the Dodder.
It’s on March 24th, at 10:30, Meet at the Dodder Waterfall. It’s beside bus stops for S6, S8, 49, 65B and right beside Old Bawn Shopping Centre.
Just a stroll along the bank of the River Dodder, looking at some of the wildlife that occurs around this area in what used to be called Spring!
Bring rainwear and good walking shoes or boots.
For more info or enquiries on this event please contact Dublin Branch on dublinbranch@iwt.ie.
Join Dublin Branch member Niall Mac Coitir on a guided walk to see some of the trees, wild flowers and birds indeed all the biodiversity to be found in St. Anne’s Park in Clontarf. Niall Mac Coitir is the author of Ireland’s Trees: Myths, Legends and Folklore.
Location: St. Anne’s Park in Clontarf.
Meeting Point: Red Stables
Time & Date: 11:00, April 21st.
Please note: We’ll be mostly on paths – but wear sensible footwear. Car parking in St Anne’s Park can be problematical. You might be best parking nearby (don’t block driveways) and walking. Bus 130 leaves you at the gate. Raheny Dart station is 5ish minutes by bike – and you can bring the bike on the Dart.
If you have any queries, please contact the Dublin branch directly. Email: DublinBranch@iwt.ie
Location: King’s Island, Limerick City
Meeting Point: The Potato Market on Merchants Quay
Time & Date: 11:00, April 27th.
If you are interested in improving your plant identification skills, we recommend downloading the free app: Flora Incognito ahead of the vent.
This walk is open to all!
For any queries, please contact the IWT Limerick Branch directly, email: limerickbranch@iwt.ie