Events

Dec
5
Tue
2017
Dublin Bay – Nature and History @ JW Sweetmans - Basement Blue Room
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

IWT Dublin eventThe 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.

Dublin Bay – Nature and History @ JW Sweetmans - Basement Blue Room
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

IWT Dublin eventThe 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.

Jan
9
Tue
2018
Wildlife Photography @ JW Sweetmans - Top floor
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wildlife photography talkMaria 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.

Mar
11
Sun
2018
Glenshhelane River Nature Walk
Mar 11 @ 1:30 pm

The Waterford branch are running a nature walk along the Glenshhelane. We’ll be meeting near Barron’s Bakery, Cappoquin at 1.30 pm. All are welcome.

Apr
15
Sun
2018
Awesome Amphibians at Abbeyleix @ Heritage House, Abbeyleix
Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

 

On Sunday 15th April, the Laois/Offaly branch of the IWT is inviting the public to meet Zoologist and Amphibian Expert Collie Ennis at 12 noon in Abbeyleix Heritage House before heading to Abbeyleix Bog in search of frogs and newts. This event is suitable for young & old alike and is family friendly. Its a free event but donations to the branches conservation work always welcome.

Contact the Laois/Offaly Branch for any further information.