Events Archive
Second Annual Recorders’ Event
Organiser: National Biodiversity Data Centre
The National Biodiversity Data Centre held the second Annual Recorders’ Event in Waterford on 26 and 27 August 2008.
Muc Mhara — Ireland’s Smallest Whale
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is hosting their second international whale conference from 19-21 September 2008 in Killiney, Dublin.
Butterfly Monitoring Workshop in Kilkenny
Organiser: National Biodiversity Data Centre
A Butterfly Monitoring Workshop will take place in the Castlecomer Discovery Park, Castlecomer on Tuesday 28th April at 7.00pm.
Kilkenny’s Protected Wild Species and Places - 13th May 2009
Organiser: NPWS
A Public Illustrated Talk by Lorcan Scott,
Clare prepares for Biodiversity Day 2009
Organiser: Clare County Council
Clare County Council and the Clare Biodiversity Group have been focusing on a countywide promotion and raising awareness of biodiversity since the early 2000s
1st All Ireland Mammal Symposium
Organiser: AIMS 2009
1st All Ireland Mammal Symposium will take place at the Waterford Institute of Technology on the 6th-8th November 2009
Organiser: National Biodiversity Data Centre
The National Biodiversity Data Centre will host its 3rd Annual Recorders' Event on 20 & 21 August 2009.
Raptor Conservation Conference
Ireland's First Annual Raptor Conservation Conference will be Held in Ballyvaughan, Co Clare on Saturday, 07 November, 2009.
All Ireland Conference on Bird Conservation 2010. Sligo, 26th-28th March 2010.
Noah's Ark or Noah's Coffin - The challenge for biodiversity
Annual Darwin Day Lecture as arranged by the Humanist Association of Ireland. Thursday 11th February 2010, 7.30 pm. Trinity College Dublin
National Biodiversity Data Centre 2010 Events
To celebrate International Year of Biodiversity 2010 the National Biodiversity Data Centre and its partners is pleased to announce an exciting programme of events for 2010.
Waterworld Mini Beasts Summer Schools
Led by John Feehan | Ferbane, Co. Offaly | Monday 28th June to Friday 2nd July 2010
Fortnightly chance to search for interesting species, learn to identify some new ones, and have fun recording our biodiversity! Prizes!!
What do we really know about biodiversity?
INVITATION: Launch of research on awareness, understanding and impact of biodiversity in 2010.
Kilkenny’s Programme of Events for International Biodiversity Year 2010
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. Kilkenny Local Authorities have organised events to mark this important year and celebrate Kilkenny’s biodiversity.
Waterworld Mini Beasts Summer School
led by John Feehan. Ferbane, Co. Offaly, Monday 28th June to Friday 2nd July 2010
Love Motel for Insects : July 19th to 31st
The light installation "Love Motel for Insects" has been turned on at Sculpture in the Parklands. This is Brandon's largest light installation to date and truly dramatic. Please open attached images. We hope to see you down here...
Large-scale extensive grazing systems in Europe: advancing knowledge to improve policy
20-24th September 2010 : International Academy for Nature Conservation, Isle of Vilm, Germany
Biodiversity Knowledge Quest – setting priorities for 2020
26th & 27th August, 2010. Waterford Institute of Technology, Cork Road, Waterford.
The Natural History and Ecology of Irish Water Beetles
Lecture by Marguerita Gioria, UCD. OHAS Research Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Wednesday 15th September 2010.
Lecture by Dr Andy Fogarty, Lecturer, School of Science [AIT]. OHAS Research Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Wednesday 29th September 2010.
Trees in Ancient Ireland; A general Survey
Agriculture and Food Science Building, University College Dublin. Thursday, 7th October 2010 at 8pm. All welcome.
Birds, Bats and Bugs – a two day seminar on Irish Biodiversity
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th October 2010. National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin
Amenity Trees and Woodlands: A Guide to their Management in Ireland
Seminar presented by the Tree Council of Ireland in association with the
Arboricultural Association [Irish Branch] and the Society of Irish Foresters. Monday, 18th October 2010. National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Co. Dublin.
Saturday 16th October 2010, Murroe, Co. Limerick.
Two Biomimicry Training Bursaries Available
The Heritage Council is making two Biomimicry Training bursaries available to interested candidates on the upcoming biomimicry workshop taking place in Dublin Zoo: 22nd-24th November 2010.
Annual Meeting of Irish Freshwater Biologists 2011
Saturday, 5th of March 2011. Medical Biology Centre, Queens University, Belfast.
Talk by Professor Ray Parker Friday 28th Jan 2011 at 8:30pm. Mulranny Amenity Centre, Co. Mayo
Controlling priority invasive non-native plants and restoring native biodiversity
Project launch at 11.00am on Tuesday 1st February 2011, Great Hall, Queen's University Belfast
The Environmental Challenges facing the Irish Forest Industry
The Annual Augustine Henry Forestry Lecture. Thursday, 10th March 2011 at 7.30pm, Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Irish Wildlife Trust hosts Irish premiere of 'Play Again'
10th March at 6.30pm. Light House Cinema, Smithfield, Dublin
Enabling Sustainable Behaviour: The Environment, Communities, Health & Well Being
3rd Annual Social Marketing Conference of The Centre for Innovation and Structural Change at NUI Galway. Friday 15th April.
Getting to Know Ants with Professor John Breen
National Biodiversity Data Centre 2011 Workshop Programme : 9th April
Wildlife Courses Cape Clear 2011
Cape Clear Bird Observatory, Cape Clear, Co. Cork. April - September
The Biodiversity Spraoi and will run fortnightly for 3 months with 6 challenges to complete.
Biodiversity seminar. Saturday 14th May 2011. National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7.
The Bealtaine Festival of Outdoor Science
Biodiversity Festival in the South East – celebrate our living earth! 13 - 22 May 2011. Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary.
The Ins and Outs of Eskers, their Geology, Flora and Fauna
Based in Ferbane, Co. Offaly. Monday 4th July to Friday 8th July, 9.30pm to 3.30pm daily.
Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of September. Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Annual Meeting of Irish Freshwater Biologists 2012
Friday, 2nd of March 2012, TCD. The Annual Meeting of Irish Freshwater Biologists will cover a wide range of topics with specific focus in the morning sessions on ‘Climate Change and Implications for Irish Freshwaters’.
Craft Workshops in Living Furniture, Homebrewing and Hazel Coppicing
Irish Seed Savers, Capparoe, Scarriff, Co. Clare
Launch of ‘Landscape Conservation for Irish Bats’
Dr Liam Lysaght, Director of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, will launch the results of the new study on Monday 23rd January 2012 at 3pm in the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
Tree Walk to Celebrate National Tree Week!
Author and forestry expert Michael Carey will give a walking tour of the trees in Powerscourt Gardens, Co. Wicklow. 6th March 2012. National Tree Week runs from 4-10 March 2012.
Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth - Galway Agenda Announced
The agenda for the inaugural workshop of this series is now available. The workshop will take place on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 at NUI, Galway.
Irish Seed Savers - Workshops & Demos
Sat & Sun, March 31st/ April 1st - Co. Clare. Workshops & Demos - Vegetable plants/ Heritage Seeds/ Fruit trees/ Garden Supplies/ Information Stalls
Invasive Species Ireland Forum 2012
3rd May, Glasnevin. The forum programme will include an update from Invasive Species Ireland and talks covering the freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments.
Smooth Newt Survey - Co. Clare
The smooth newt is one of our few native amphibian species. The Irish Wildlife Trust would like your help to map the distribution of this mysterious animal.
Bird Habitats in Ireland - Symposium
18th May, Dublin. This event will be of interest to all birdwatchers, ecologists, conservationists, environmental researchers and managers, consultants and decision-makers throughout Ireland.
Burren in Bloom Festival - May - Co. Clare
The Burren in Bloom events programme has just been announced. This lively festival returns this year with a series of illustrated talks and organised walks throughout the month of May.
Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth - Kerry Workshop
21st April, Kerry. Following on from the outstanding success of the Galway event the Heritage Council is pleased to announce the details of the next workshop in the series which will take place in Listowel, Co. Kerry.
Facilitating Resilience - Workshop
A two-day learning experience in Cloughjordan hosted by Cultivate in association with The Change Exploratory and the Cloughjordan Ecovillage.
Explore Biodiversity through Art! - Primary Schools
This May and June, for six weeks, The Ark will be running an exhibition, combined with a series of workshops for schools, exploring biodiversity through artistic creativity.
Simbiosys - Integrating Biodiversity Research, Policy and Practice
June 28th, Dublin. This conference will examine sectoral impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including aquaculture and wind farms; bioenergy crops and road development; and policy implications.
Celebrate Biodiversity Week and International Biodiversity Day in Co. Waterford
In a celebration of Biodiversity Week and International Biodiversity Day, Tuesday 22nd May 2012, County Waterford is hosting a number of events around the county.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to announce that President Michael D. Higgins will launch Ireland’s BioBlitz 2012 at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Friday 18th May at 16.45hrs.
Farmland Flora & Fauna Seminar - What we’ve got in Ireland
Including the launch of the Grasses of Ireland by John Feehan, Helen Sheridan and Damian Egan.
CELT Agroforestry Introductory Courses – Summer 2012
Agroforestry or Forest-gardening is about increasing overall yield from an area of land by planting various different trees in a permaculture-related design so that trees and agriculture mutually benefit each other.
‘Wonderful Wildlife’ Photography Course: 20% DISCOUNT!
A five day course with trips to some of the best photography locations in the country!
Hack the City at the Science Gallery!
Sensing the City is a series of citizenship science experiments for 12-15 year olds, with a focus on biodiversity.
Events & Workshops in the National Botanic Gardens this August
If you haven't paid a visit to one of Ireland's finest national treasures, why not treat yourself this summer to a guided tour of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin.
October - November, Co. Waterford - Events include a forest mammal survey, bat surveys. a wood wildlife walk, Waterford bats in churches, an otter diet workshop and an otter survey!
Gardening Seminar in Claregalway Castle
6 October, Co. Galway - Topics include winter gardening in Ireland, orchards & fruit trees, botany & Marsh’s Library, Dublin and trees for gardens.
Biodiversity Workshops 2012 - National Biodiversity Data Centre
September - October, Nationwide - The day-long workshops are open to all those with an interest in identifying and recording Ireland's wildlife. The cost per workshop is between €20-€30 for the day.
September at National Botanic Gardens
September, Glasnevin, Co. Dublin - Events include Sculpture in Context, garden tours, gardening lectures, historical talks and children's art workshops!
Irish Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference
29-30 September, Co. Meath - This is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in wildlife welfare and/or conservation to learn more about treating wildlife casualties; wildlife natural history & conservation; post release...
Landlifeweek - European Land Stewardship Week
28 September - 7 October, Nationwide - You're invited to participate in the LANDLIFEWEEK, a campaign aimed to promote events throughout Europe to raise awareness about the importance of care for the earth and its wealth of...
Biodiversity Institute Symposium on Biodiversity Technologies
27-28 September, Oxford - The symposium will bring together over 25 speakers presenting the latest research and developments in biodiversity technologies that are used in wide variety of settings and applications.
Fungi Workshop with Jonathan Spazzi
15 September, Co. Carlow - This one-day course will give a general overview of fungi, the classification and characteristics of the different types found in our woods. There will be a slideshow, field trip, identification of...
'The Wonders of Bird Migration' Course: 20% DISCOUNT!
10-14 September, Co. Cork - BirdWatch Ireland presents a week-long course at the Cape Clear Bird Observatory.
21-23 September, Co. Sligo - The programme includes talks on lesser horseshoe bats in Ireland, updates on Irish bat species trends, impacts of motorways, windfarm studies and streetlighting. This year's conference will be of...
2nd All Ireland Mammal Symposium
26-27 October, Dublin - AIMS2012 follows on from the highly successful AIMS2009, the two-day meeting hopes to encourage growth in positive public attitudes to our mammalian wildlife heritage.
The Value of Wetlands: Heritage & Resource Conference
27th Sept, Waterford. The aim of this conference is to raise awareness of the value & uses of wetlands & to share the experiences gained from applying the ICW concept & the creation of compensatory wetland habitat.
Ireland’s Ancient Red Deer Populations - Talk
20th Oct, Dublin. Dr Ruth Carden will give a presentation on Ireland's ancient red deer; this is the first public presentation of Ruth's extensive research (supported by the Wild Deer Association of Ireland) on Kerry's Red Deer...
26th-28th October 2012, Co. Clare. The Burren Winterage Weekend is a community-led event celebrating the unique farming tradition of the Burren, supported by the Heritage Council.
Celebrating Laois Heritage Conference
10th Nov, Co. Laois. Speakers will include Jacqui Donnelly (Dept of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht) on Energy Efficiency in Historic buildings, Richard McLoughlin of Lotts Architecture on How to Write a Conservation Report and...
Wexford Naturalists' Field Club Lectures
1st Nov & 6th Dec, Wexford. Wexford Naturalists' Field Club presents two lectures entitled 'Stars - the Engines of Life & 'A Tale of Two Fisheries'.
Eco-Unesco Events Oct-Dec 2012
Ireland’s environmental education & youth organisation have a wide range of events for all ages taking place over the next few months.
Countryside Recreation Network UK: Conference 2013 - Growing the Outdoor Economy
With a range of innovative speakers representing commercial success, social enterprise, voluntary and public sector partnerships, participants will be stimulated to participate in discussions to explore new ways of thinking, new...
Conference: Flood Protection & Heritage Conservation on Rivers & Streams
22-23 March 2013. Dresden, Germany. This international colloquium will address basic parameters and experiences from different geographic, political, economic and cultural contexts.
Bush Craft & Bow-Making Courses 2013
Bush craft & bow-making skills courses at The Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. Adults and children's courses available.
Inland Fisheries Ireland - Series of Talks
Tuesdays from 4th Feb, Limerick. The talks will focus on the extraordinarily rich natural heritage of Ireland and in particular the Lower Shannon Special Area of Conservation.
Managing Threats to Trees & Forests in Ireland - Seminar
5th Feb Dublin. The aim of this seminar is to bring together the various tree-related interests to review and increase understanding of the threats to our trees and forests and to provide a forum to discuss practical and...
Wilderness in a Modified European Landscape: Conference
14th-16th May, Co. Mayo. This conference will bring together experts, representing national and international organisations, to share information and exchange ideas on current and possible future approaches to rewilding modified...
All Ireland Bird Conference & National Dawn Chorus Day
17th-19th May: The annual All Ireland Conference on Bird Conservation will take place 17-19 May. National Dawn Chorus Day will be held on Sunday 19th May.
An International Forum to Address National & International Policy on Invasive Species
8th-11th April, Galway. The primary objective of the conference is to provide a forum where international scientists, policy makers and stakeholders will address designated themes with a view to informing management and policy...
Celebrate Tree Week in Powerscourt Gardens
6th March, Co. Wicklow. Join tree experts from Crann, Ireland's leading tree organisation, for an expert guided walk on the trees in Powerscourt Gardens.
'Nature Creates Prosperity' Photography Exhibition
The exhibition runs from January 21st - 8th February 2013 at the European Commission offices, Dawson St., Dublin 2. It aims to highlight wildlife policy demands during the Irish EU Presidency.
24th May 2013. My Park. My Passion. My Story: This is the 2013 motto for the European Day of Parks! This year we invite everybody who loves to be out in nature to share their story.
Restoring the Royal Canal Lecture
11 March, Dublin: In this presentation, John McKeown, Regional Manager of Waterways Ireland, will discuss the restoration of the Royal Canal
Hug a Tree for National Tree Week: 3rd-10th March!
National Tree Week is an annual, week-long festival celebrating all positive aspects of trees in our lives and environment. The primary aim of National Tree Week is to encourage people to plant more trees.
Plant Identification Challenge
March- The National Biodiversity Data Centre are challenging you to see how many plants you can identify during the month of March using the National Vascular Plant Database.
Dodder River- Big Clean Up (Fir House to Ringsend)
23rd March- Dodder Action Group are calling on the public to help with their clean up of the section of the Dodder River from Fir House to Rigsend.
Conference: Working Together for Biodiversity
1st May- Action for Biodiversity are hosting a one day conference about actively working postively together to achieve more for people and Nature.
May- The Burren in Bloom Festival returns this year with a series of illustrated talks and organised walks throughout the month of May.
SIMBIOSYS: Invasive Species Workshop
23rd May, Trinity College, Dublin- Invited national and international experts and SIMBIOSYS researchers will deliver a series of presentations at the workshop.
Bee Keeping Talk at Powerscourt, Co Wicklow
12th June @ 11:20am, Philip Mc Cabe, one of Ireland’s best known bee-keepers will talk about honey and bee-keeping in Ireland today