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.

For the February IWT Dublin Branch outing we will be joining the IWT’s Tim Clabon for a guided walk along the Liffey in St Catherine’s park meeting at 10:30 am. We meet at the Lucan end of the park called the Sluice Carpark, opposite McDonald’s. It’s well served by buses – the 25, 25x, 66, 66a, 65b and 67 al stop there. Remember – dress up warmly, particularly younger naturalists, bring snacks and drinks for them, and if you have binoculars please bring them.

Date: Sunday 17th February

Time: 10:30

This is a IWT Dublin Branch event. For more information and to confirm time and location contact dublinbranch@iwt.ie

This webinar is a talk about the surprising diversity of sharks in our oceans and what needs to be done to better protect them.

IWT Outing January 2022 – Bull Island Bird Watching

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

IWT Outing February 2022

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