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To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Burren National Park guides will be running a guided walk to Knockaunroe Turlough on Sunday 2nd February at 2.30pm. The meeting point for the walk is the Burren National Park trailhead at Gortlecka cross near Kilnaboy.
Join us on a guided walk to Knockaunroe turlough in the Burren National Park to discover this unique habitat and the flora and fauna that live there.
The walk will last about 1.5 hours over a distance of about 1.5km along a trail that is uneven in places.
As is the nature of a turlough, water levels fluctuate so wellies are recommended in case the trail is flooded.
This event is free but booking is required as places are limited. For further information and to book, people can contact the Burren National Park Information Point at 065 6827693 or burrennationalpark@npws.gov.ie
To mark World Wetland Day 2025 we are exploring some of the wildfowl that rely on the clean waters and safe refuge of Inch Wildfowl reserve. Water quality, wetland birds and the winter visitors that use Inch will be talked about and identified. Bring binoculars if you can, definitely bring warm clothes, rain gear and walking shoes. Suitable for 8 years and up. No dogs please.
Inch Wildfowl Reserve is situated to the east of Lough Swilly, approximately 8 km to the south of Buncrana. It supports a wide diversity of wintering waterfowl, notably swans and geese, as well as breeding terns, gulls, waders and duck.
Sunday February 2nd 2pm – 4pm, Inch Wildfowl reserve, Pump-house Carpark
This walk is made possible by LAWPRO, the local authority water program. https://lawaters.ie
This is a free event – please reserve your spot here: Inch Wildfowl Walk Tickets, Sun, Feb 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
George’s Quay, Dundalk Port at 1.30pm on Sunday 2nd February 2025.
Waterbirds are an important indicator of the health of our wetlands. Join Derek Watters from the BirdWatch Louth Branch this World Wetlands Day for a guided birdwatching walk along the banks of the lower reaches of the Castletown Estuary, Dundalk Bay. Attendees should meet at the at the carpark at George’s Quay. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bz47W748cngbTLXo6
The loop walk along the lower reaches of the Castletown Estuary is approximately 2.5km long. Please dress appropriately for the winter weather conditions, with suitable footwear and warm protective clothing. There will be a small number of binoculars available on the day but please bring your own binoculars or telescopes if you have your own. This is a family event suitable for adults and children aged 7+. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Please note: This event is weather dependent and may have to be rescheduled if it is very cold, wet or windy.
Organised by the Biodiversity office at Louth County Council
We’re celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2nd with a guided walk with field ornithologist Ed Carty in Inch, Co. Kerry
If you are interested in attending, meet us at Inch Church at 12.30pm on Sunday February 2nd.
Don’t forget to bring your wellies. Please wear neutral colours- this gives the best chance to spot more birds!
Refreshments afterwards in Foley’s Bar.
Event organised by Local Authorities Water Programme and Inch Community Council.
Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future –The Owenduff Bog Complex Ramsar Site is one of the last intact active blanket bog systems in Ireland and Western Europe. This talk, Power of Peatlands, brought to you by The National Parks and Wildlife Service, will look at Wetland habitats and their importance, environmentally and culturally.
Location : Wild Nephin National Park, Ballycroy Visitor Centre, Ballycroy, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 RX77
Date: Sunday 2nd of February
Time: 12pm
Contact details (of organiser): Mary Gavaghan 086 812 3864
Join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day at Wexford Wildfowl Reserve on Sunday 2nd February from 11am.
We will be celebrating World Wetlands Day down at the Reserve with local wildlife artist Dave Daly.
Dave will be leading an informal chat and birdwatch at 11am and then again at 2pm. As spaces in the observation tower are limited, if you wish to join one of the groups we would ask that you phone the Centre on 01 5393460, email wwreducation@npws.gov.ie or DM us.
There’s no charge and it will be first come, first served
Also in the Visitor Centre we will have information on World Wetlands Day and the animals that live in the wetlands, as well as a sample of some of the creatures to be found in the water around the Reserve.
Organised by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and by Wexford County Council Biodiversity Office.
As we celebrate World Wetlands Day 2025 at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology & Activity Park join Alan Balfe, who will be leading a walk to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February, 2nd at 11am.
As we celebrate the theme of Protecting Wetlands for our common future, regardless of background or disposition everyone is connected to the natural world. The quality of our health is correlated to the health of our environment. Healthy wetlands are essential for our universal wellbeing and long-term survival. They must be healthy if they are to continue to provide us with water and food, support biodiversity, protect against extreme weather events and mitigate against climate change.
Connecting to the natural world can provide a slew of benefits to both our mental and physical health. This is because nature can bring us into the present. It can do so forcibly and suddenly through the cold embrace of the sea and it can lure us slowly out of ourselves through birdsong. Studies have shown that the rhythmic and melodic patterns of birdsong can sooth us and provide relief from stress. These studies highlight the restorative effect of bird song on reducing mental fatigue. When we learn the names of the wildlife local to it can help us connect and notice the subtlety of the world. This is a mindful act, grounding our distracted minds. Life interlaced.
After this engaging mindful walk through our Wetlands enjoy some homemade and healthy options at the Lakeside Cafe.
This event is suitable for both Adults & Children. Pre booking is advised for all events. This Walk is part funded by Kerry County Council.
Cost: €5 per adult; children go free.Inclusions
What you’ll need
Warm Clothing
☂️ Waterproofs
Join us for World Wetlands Day!
Date: Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Priests Leap Car Park & StreamSchool, Coomhola, P75 TY47
Celebrate our local wetlands with a guided walk with the StreamScapes team, and receive copy of our latest publication, “The Bog Revealed: Essential Knowledge & Resources.”
Enjoy the walk, and stay for tea & biscuits at the StreamSchool afterward!
This is a FREE community event – everyone is welcome!
Our World Wetlands Day event is supported by LAWPRO.
For more info, contact us at info@streamscapes.ie
Sunday 2nd February 2025 is WORLD WETLANDS DAY.
Expert Denis Cullen is hosting a bird watching session at the Bird Hide in Tramore Nature Park at 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Come along to see some of the waterbirds that winter in Tramore
The Bird Hide is positioned overlooking Tramore back strand, and was was funded by Waterford City and County Council, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme in partnership with Tramore Eco Group, with financial support from Tramore Tidy Towns.
The location of the bird hide is of particular significance as Tramore’s back strand is an important habitat for a variety of birds, in particular little egrets, oystercatchers, herons, snipes and sanderlings.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day with Clara Bog Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre. Join us on Sunday 2nd February to take part in wetlands-themed arts & crafts, and to learn more about wetlands and their importance. Suitable for all ages.
Contact details claraguides@npws.gov.ie
The boardwalk at Clara Bog Nature Reserve is open and accessible all day all year round and is 1.5 km from the visitor centre.