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08 Jan: Waterford: Carrigavantry and Ballyscanlan Lake Walk
IWT Waterford Branch will be leading a visit to Carrigavantry and Ballyscanlan Lake, Co. Waterford (Carraig an Bhruinnteora agus Loch Bhaile Uí Scanláin). The Walk will be led by Denis Cullen.
Location: Meet at the carpark opposite the Applegreen garage in Tramore
Date: Sunday 8th January.
Time: 13:00
Event contact: iwtwaterfordbranch@gmail.com
10 Jan: IWT Webinar: Rights of Nature
The Citizens’ Assembly has recommended that Ireland’s Constitution be changed to include reference to biodiversity, perhaps to allow for recognition of Rights of Nature. This webinar will explore the ideas behind Rights of Nature and what it might mean for Ireland. We will talk to James Orr and Katie Holden about the campaign for the Rights of Nature to be recognised in Ireland.
Register for this free webinar using this registration link
22 Jan: Dublin: Bull Island Birding Outing
IWT Dublin Branch loves to start the year with an annual January outing to Bull Island to see the birds, especially the Brent Geese. We are fortunate this year to be led by two volunteers from Birdwatch Ireland. It promises to be a great morning. Bring binoculars and telescopes if you have them, but we should have some to share. And remember – wrap up well.
Location: Meet at the end of the Causeway, opposite the wonderful carved tree.
Date: Sunday 22nd January
Time: 11:00
Event contact: dublinbranch@iwt.ie
This webinar will look at the Lesser Horseshoe Bat and the recent action plan that was published for it’s conservation in Ireland. To learn about this fascinating native mammal we will be chatting with Dr Kate McAney.
Kate McAney is Ireland Mammal Programme Manager at the Vincent Wildlife Trust. Kate McAney obtained a PhD from University College Galway in 1987 for her research on the summer activity and diet of the lesser horseshoe bat in County Clare. Since 1991 she has been working in Ireland for the Vincent Wildlife Trust, a UK-based wildlife charity, and has spent most of that time working on practical conservation actions for the lesser horseshoe bat. In 2022 she co-authored the Lesser Horseshoe Bat Species Action Plan with Dr Ferdia Marnell, National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Date & Time: Feb 9, 2023, 07:00 PM
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bft3gzqHQ6abCBXVai_5Xg