Title: Photography Competition of the Wildlife of Dublin City
Location: DCC/TASCQ Temple Bar
Date: 2009-05-14
Photography Competition of the Wildlife of Dublin City.
Run in conjunction with TASCQ Temple Bar as part of a DCC/TASCQ Biodiversity Initiative.
Winning entries to be displayed in DCC Civic Offices Walkway 1 (off Fishamble St. entrance) on Thursday and Friday, May 23rd and 24th.
Overall winner to receive €1,000 holiday voucher. Runners-up to receive copy of DCC ‘Wild Dublin’ publication.
To enter, submit original photos of wildlife taken in the city this year.
Entries between 2,400 x 3,000 pixels or 1.5 and 2MB in size to the following email: Clau...@tascq.ie between Thursday May 14th and Monday May 18th inclusive.
Entries from amateur photographers only please.
Contact Claudine in TASCQ at 085 7392955 with queries.
Title: Bird Walk
Location: Griffith Park, Drumcondra
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-05-20
End Time: 21:00
Lead by Eric Dempsey of RTE 1 Mooney Goes Wild. At this time of year we should be able to enjoy seeing and hearing the many species of bird that use the River Tolka for feeding
and live in the many trees along its banks. Meet at 7pm at Griffith Park at the Botanic Avenue entrance which is closest to St. Mobhi Road.
Title: Bat Walk
Location: Herbert Park, Ballsbridge
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-05-19
End Time: 21:00
Lead by Tina Aughney of Bat Conservation Ireland. Get the chance to use a ‘bat detector’ to hear and see the bat life in our city. We have 8 species of bats in Dublin city so hopefully we’ll be lucky enough to see some of these elusive and interesting animals. Meeting at 9pm at the entrance to the park (opposite the playground) on Herbert Park Road.
Title: Brittas Bay Beach & Sand Dune Walk
Location: Buckroney Nature Reserve, beside Brittas Bay
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-05-23
End Time: 13:00
Explore the sand dune system of Buckroney Nature Reserve, beside Brittas Bay, with a National Parks & Wildlife Service Guide looking at the biodiversity of plants and animals that live there. A gentle walk through the dune system discovering the wealth of flora and fauna that live there. Aimed at adults but also suitable for older children with an interest in natural history. Not suitable for buggies. Meeting at Buckroney Nature Reserve at 11am. This event is free of charge. Booking is essential. Bookings taken from Saturday 9th May only.
This event is free of charge. For bookings, please phone: The Information Office, 0404 45425.
Title: bat swarm
Location: Emo Court, Emo, Co. Laois
Start Time: 4:30
Date: 2009-05-22
End Time: 6:30
See the bats ’swarm’, a spectacular sight, not seen by many, before entering their roost. Bat Detectors on hand for use.
For further information, please contact Ciara Flynn, NPWS (045) 521713 or email ciara.flynn@environ.ie OR Catherine Flynn, Heritage Officer, Laois County Council (057) 8674348 or email ccasey@laoiscoco.ie
Title: Bat Walk
Location: Knocksink Wood Education Centre – Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
Start Time: 21:00
Date: 2009-05-20
End Time: 23:00
BAT WALK with Enda Mullen (District Conservation Officer) and education staff from the centre. See, hear and learn about bats. Meet at the Education Centre of Knocksink Wood at dusk. Bring insect repellent and a torch. Booking is not required and all are welcome. Further information available from Knocksink Wood Education Centre – Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Telephone: 01 2866609
Title: Hands on Exhibition
Location: Bridge Centre, Tullamore
Start Date: 2009-05-17
End Date: 2009-05-24
This exciting interactive exhibition explaining the importance of protecting the world’s forests is only one of a number of activities taking place nationwide to mark this year’s Biodiversity Week. The exhibition will be on display in the Bridge Shopping Centre, Tullamore from Sunday 17th May and continues until Sunday 24th May 2009. It is a hands-on exhibition consisting of large, colourful panels highlighting what is happening to the world’s forests, why it is happening and what people can do to help and encourage better forest management and responsible timber sourcing. There are also a large number of wood samples from around the world showing the amazing diversity of wood species.
Activity sheets are available for students and anyone who wishes to test their knowledge on forest and wood, and the exhibition is of interest to both schools and the general public. There are also follow-on classroom project sheets for teachers. This is a great way for teachers and pupils alike to get the most out of their visit to the exhibition by bringing the activity sheets back to school and doing projects in school based on their visit to the Wood of Life.
The Wood of Life exhibition is the educational initiative of Offaly-based non-governmental organisation Irish Woodworkers for Africa/Just Forests and is funded by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Concern the Irish development agency. This Biodiversity Week event in the Bridge Centre is funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government.
Title: Dawn Chorus
Location: Wicklow Mountains National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough
Start Time: 5:00
Date: 2009-05-17
End Time: 7:00
Sunday 17th May is Dawn Chorus Day, and all over Ireland people will be getting up incredibly early to join a guided walk to listen to and learn the birds’ songs. The National Park is delighted to once again welcome the staff of Birdwatch Ireland to host this walk. There is no limit to the number of participants – all are welcome. Meeting at the Wicklow Mountains National Park Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough. There is an optional Birdsong Workshop in the Education Centre after the walk. Suitable for all ages.
For more information, please phone: The Education Centre 0404 45656 (Monday to Friday); or The Information Office, 0404 45425 (Saturday & Sundays). Booking is not necessary.
Title: The flora and fauna of Bull Island.
Location: Bull Island, Clontarf, Dublin
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-05-23
End Time: 13:00
The flora and fauna of Bull Island. Meet at the interpretative center at 11:00am. Duration approximately 2 hours.
Organised by Forest Friends
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Title: Visit to Mt. Usher Gardens
Location: Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-05-24
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Title: Evening tree identification walk
Location: Millennium Arboretum, St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-05-22
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Title: Evening Walk in Malahide Castle
Location: Malahide Castle, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-05-21
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Title: Canal Walk, Bggot Street
Location: Baggot Street Bridge
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-05-20
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Title: Evening Woodland Walk
Location: Deerpark, Howth, Co. Dublin
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2009-05-19
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Title: Special ENVIRO radio programme
Location: NEAR 90 FM
Start Time: 15:30
Date: 2009-05-18
End Time: 16:30
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