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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.
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.
Hosted by IWT Dublin Branch.
Join IWT Dublin Branch for bird watching at Bull Island this January. Our guide will be the excellent John Fox and there will be lots of wintering birds to see. We are meeting on the causeway. If coming from town, take the Clontarf Road (R807), pass St Anne’s Park (on the left) and at the Tree Sculpture turn right onto Causeway Road. After a few hundred metres you will see us gathering on the left hand side of the road. Bring your binoculars and remember to dress warmly!
Please wear appropriate foot wear and clothing. All Are Welcome to join us on the day. For more details please feel free to contact dublinbranch@iwt.ie
This webinar will look at the meaning of rewilding, its scientific underpinning and how it can be used to address the biodiversity crisis
Registration is free on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PwfcZ1PvSbuFPIuFcVnsRA
Grand Canal Biodiversity Walk, Dolphins Barn
Hosted by IWT Dublin Branch.
Now that covid restrictions are finally easing, IWT Dublin Branch are resuming our monthly outings. Our first outing will be a Biodiversity Walk along the Grand Canal in Dolphin’s Barn, led by Larry Gordon of the Grand Canal Biodiversity and clean-up Group. The walk will last about 1½ hours
Meet at Dolphin’s Barn at 11:30am.
Please wear appropriate foot wear and clothing. All Are Welcome to join us on the day. For more details please feel free to contact dublinbranch@iwt.ie
Description: The Water Framework Directive is the most important piece of legislation in Ireland for achieving good status for all of our water bodies – that includes rivers, lakes and coastal waters. A public consultation on the forthcoming River Basin Management Plan is underway and to highlight the importance of the WFD the Irish Wildlife Trust is holding a series of lunchtime (1-2pm) webinars in association with our colleagues in the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN).
Description: The Water Framework Directive is the most important piece of legislation in Ireland for achieving good status for all of our water bodies – that includes rivers, lakes and coastal waters. A public consultation on the forthcoming River Basin Management Plan is underway and to highlight the importance of the WFD the Irish Wildlife Trust is holding a series of lunchtime (1-2pm) webinars in association with our colleagues in the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN).
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jAo3mO35QRamvYaoajCs8w