July Events and Workshops at the National Botanic Gardens
Tours of the National Botanic Gardens
Dates: Monday through Sunday
Times: Mon-Sat at 11:30am & 3:00pm; Sunday at 12:00pm and 2:30pm
Location: Daily from the Education and Visitor Centre, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Fee: €2 per person
If you haven't paid a visit to one of our finest national treasures, why not treat yourself this summer to a guided tour of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. For larger groups, tours can be pre-booked in advance. Further information on group bookings contact (01) 8570909
Drawing Workshop: Fusing Drawing and Science
Date: Wednesday 11th July
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
This series of art workshops for adults fuses art and science together and fosters creative ways of seeing and exploring the intricate and rich biodiversity that exists at the National Botanic Gardens. Booking: debbie@thedrawingworkshop.org or phone 086 0565907.
Photographic Exhibition: The Cherry Blossom
Dates: Wednesday 18th July – August 1st
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Fee: Admission Free
Renowned visual artist Doreen Kennedy has created an evocative exhibition that explores the exquisite beauty of cherry blossoms, and highlights their transience. This exhibition includes portraits of cherry blossom trees, along with prints that explore the short cycle of the cherry blossom's flowers. Doreen Kennedy lives in Dublin, and works with lens-based media including photography, photo-montage and film. She has exhibited her work both in Ireland and internationally.
Children's Art Workshop with Niamh Synnott
Date: Saturday 14th July
Location: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Fee: €10 per person
If looking for a creative activity for your little ones on a Saturday afternoon now that the summer holidays are here? Check out the Children's Art workshop in the National Botanic Gardens! This two-hour art workshop uses nature and the fabulous surrounds of the gardens to help inspire budding artists. The workshop is suitable for eight to twelve year olds. To book contact the NBG at 01 8570909.
Green Man/Wild Man at the National Botanic Gardens
Date: Saturday 21st July
Location: National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Fee: €5 per person
Award-winning illustrator Jim Kay comes to the Gardens to talk about his fascination with the Green Man and the role of green things in his children's books. Lots will have seen Jim Kay's extraordinary illustrations for Patrick Ness's 'A Monster Calls' (2011). A must for young art and book lovers. Booking essential – Contact National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre at (01) 8570909.
Saturday is Family Day at Kilmacurragh this July and August!
Dates: Every Saturday for July and August
Location: Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
Join in the family friendly events, you can take a self-guided trail around the stunning gardens, join a Junior Botany workshop, or take a guided tour suitable for all the family, explaining all about trees. You can make a family day of it, dogs are allowed on lead, and it's an ideal location for a picnic. Contact 0404 48844 for further details.
Junior Botany Workshop at Kilmacurragh
Date: Saturday July 7th
Time: 11:00am
Location: Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
Junior botanists are invited to explore Kilmacurragh’s wild flower meadows and get hands-experience of identifying different species of familiar plants. Ages 6-14 years. Meet at the car park. Advance book essential, please contact 0404 48844.
Special Themed Walk at Kilmacurragh: ‘Trees all around you’
Dates: Saturdays from July 7th
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
Join a special family-oriented guided tour and learn how to identify some trees commonly seen in Ireland, as well as some unusual ones from other countries too.
Guided Meadow Walk at Kilmacurragh
Date: Sunday July 1st
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
Enjoy a guided stroll through the garden’s summer meadows. Meet at the car park. For further information, contact 0404 48844.
Special Themed Walk at Kilmacurragh: 'Survival of the fittest – the diversity of plant adaptations'
Dates: Sundays 8th and 22nd July
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow
This themed walk looks at some of the many different ways that plants have evolved to compete with each other, defend themselves from predators and adapt to their environment. For further information, contact 0404 48844.