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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
Location: Cappagh House, County Waterford. Meet for car pooling at Butlerstown retail centre at 13.30.
Time & Date: 14:00, May 12th
On World Bee Day, join the Irish Wildlife Trust and NPWS to discover the bumblebees and other bugs that make their home in Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve. The walk will explore the pollinating insects and flowering plants found in the Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve and surrounding area. You will learn about wild irish bee and wildflower identification as well as woodland ecology.
Date: 20.05.2024
Time: 15:00
Meeting point: Confirmed on booking
Price: Free
Booking info: All ages welcome, booking is essential, email knocksinkwood@npws.gov.ie. Dogs (excepting guide dogs) are not permitted.
Contact: knocksinkwood@npws.gov.ie
Location: Waterford Greenway.
Meeting point: Confirmed upon booking
Join the Irish Wildlife Trust for an educational event where you will discover the world of Ireland’s wild bees. You will learn how to identify and submit sightings of commonly encountered Irish bees as well as how you can help by creating bee friendly habitat. This event will consist of a short talk followed by a walk around the garden when we hopefully spot lots of bees and practice our identification skills.
This free event is part of National Biodiversity Week and is being run in collaboration between the Irish Wildlife Trust and the National Botanic Gardens.
Date: Sat 25th May
Time: 11:00 to 13:00.
Meeting point: Visitors Centre, The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Price: Free of charge
Booking info: Link
Contact: botanicscentre@opw.ie
The Limerick Branch of IWT (IWTLB) are hosting two events in Curraghchase Forest Park on Sunday 26th May 2024 from 11.30-13.00 in association with Kilcornan Tidy Towns. Dragonflies and Butterflies at the Lake; Woodland Plants in the Woods.
Date: 26.05.2024
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Price: Free
Booking info: To book on please email requesting a place on either “Dragonflies” or “Woodland Plants” to limerickevents@iwt.ie
Event Contact: limerickbranch@iwt.ie