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Outing to Westfields to celebrate World Wetlands Day Sunday 2nd February 10am-11.30am Register for this free event here https://tinyurl.com/mrvnt5ra
Westfields gives an excellent opportunity to view wintering wildfowl and to learn about the importance of wetlands. Although we can never guarantee what birds will be there on the day we hope to see Coot and Moorhen and Tufted Duck, the resident mute swans, heron and blackhead gulls along with a possibility of Pochard, Gadwall, little Grebes and others. Westfields is a central location to view wintering wildfowl.
Tom Tarpey from the Limerick Branch of BirdWatch Ireland will lead the outing. Please dress appropriately for the weather, waterproofs, hats, sensible footwear etc.
We are hosting our first ‘guide in the Hide’ event for anyone who would like to learn more about our wonderful wetlands and the birds that rely on them.
Join our expert volunteers in the Borrow Dyke viewing Hide at Harper’s Island Wetlands for a birdwatching session.
You will all have a chance to ask questions, see the birds through one of our telescopes and get some tips on bird ID, binoculars, telescopes and ID Guide books too.
Date: Sunday Feb 2nd.
Drop in any time between 10am and 1pm
About Harpers – Birdwatch Cork
The main entrance to Harper’s Island Wetlands nature reserve is on the L3004 near Johnstown Close, Glounthaune, County Cork or it’s about 8 minutes walk by footpath from Glounthaune railway station.
If you require further information, please email info@harpersislandwetlands.ie
Organised in association with Cork County Council
Join us on Feb 2nd as we celebrate “World Wetlands Day”.
The Ballinahown Community Group will kindly host a number of speakers and artists this coming Sunday, February 2nd, from 10am to 12pm in their community hall (N37 D768).
Cathal Flood from the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) will speak about water quality and the importance of wetlands in the midlands.
Our Senior Project Manager, Owen Murphy, will discuss the Breeding Waders EIP project, various species and the importance of wetlands for their survival.
Helen Conneely will take us through the measures Ballinahown Community Development are taking to preserve wetlands in their area.
Poet Jackie Gorman will share some of her beautiful poetry, including Crotach(Curlew).
The impressive artworks from Athlone Landscape Artist Leila Henry will be on display. This is a free event supported by LAWPRO with refreshments provided on site, and no pre registration is required.
We hope you can join us!
- Location: Ballinahown Community Hall, N37D768
- Time: 10am – 12pm
- Contact details:cflood@lawaters.ie , Mob: 085-8541258
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Location: Liffey Head Bog
Time: 10am – 3pm, Sunday February 2nd Spaces are limited, €10 fee, don’t miss out!
To mark World Wetlands Day 2025 on Sunday 2 February, we’re opening the doors to WWT Castle Espie for free.
We champion wetlands 365 days of the year, but on World Wetlands Day, the whole world comes together to celebrate these mood-lifting and nature-boosting spaces. 
Explore the hidden worlds within wetlands and GET LOST in your own adventure. When you arrive at reception, you’ll receive an illustrated map that highlights our best hides and viewpoints, and you’ll be encouraged to leave things to chance and let fate decide your path. 
Claim your free ticket today, simply by registering with a valid email address: https://ow.ly/x6J050UIqHA
Déan ceiliúradh ar Lá Domhanda na mBogach le hócáid speisialta scannáin agus ceoil! Bígí linn Dé Sathairn, 1 Feabhra ag 5:30pm sa Seomra AV ag Páirc Náisiúnta Chonamara. Bain sult as cur i láthair a bheidh ag ConTempo Quartet chomh maith le cur i láthair don chead uair de ghearrscannán nua le BirdWatch Ireland.
Beidh saorchead isteach!
Is comhoibriú é an ócáid seo idir NPWS, BirdWatch Ireland, an Chomhairle Oidhreachta, Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe agus Galway Music Residency.
Sonairte Eco Centre, Laytown, Co. Meath
2.30- 4.30 pm
Saturday February 1st
Refreshments served from 2pm. Free Indoor and Outdoor event
This panel discussion is free to attend and takes places in the National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre Auditorium.
PLACES MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH EVENTBRITE: Reimagining Ireland’s Bogs: Panel Discussion and Exhibition Launch Tickets, Sat, Feb 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
Bogs and peatlands have always been dynamic landscapes and are now at the heart of a transformative shift. This panel brings together four perspectives on Irish bogs and peatlands today, exploring research, architecture, agriculture, biodiversity and the arts, illuminating the cultural, ecological, and socio-economic transitions taking place across the midlands and the need for continued stewardship of these landscapes.
Traditionally viewed as working landscapes associated with turf-cutting and Bord na Móna, these iconic landscapes are evolving into spaces of restoration, conservation, and community and cultural renewal. This bog-inspired cultural renaissance sees writers, artists, communities and other groups reimagining their significance in Irish life. Yet threats to Ireland’s peatlands remain, as extractive activities continue in some areas and forestry and renewables are seen as appropriate after-use of the bog.
Bob Speers is an artist whose current exhibition Thin Places will be running in the gallery of the National Botanic Gardens from February 1st to 23rd. He describes the peatlands and bogs which feature in his painting as mystical or Thin Places. These are places where the boundary between our tangible world and the unseen world seem to touch.
Kate Flood is a peatland researcher exploring the cultural and social dimensions of peatlands and the role of communities in the restoration and conservation of peatlands.
Evelyn D’Arcy is an architect and co-founder of collaborative practice 12th Field. In partnership with Irish Architecture Foundation, 12th Field are currently working on Bog Bothy, a transformative place making project co-creating spaces for shelter, retreat, and deep engagement with Ireland’s evolving peat landscapes.
Katie Smirnova has worked with the FarmPEAT Project to engage with farmers and communities around the Midlands’ raised bogs. Currently, she is helping to develop the knowledge and data-sharing PeatSense Platform. This is a free event taking place the Visitor Centre Auditorium
Lough Ennell is an important site for nature conservation in Westmeath and is designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Special Protection Area and a Ramsar Site. Lough Ennell is a haven for wildlife and the lake and fringing wetland habitats support a great biodiversity.
We would love to see you visit Lilliput, Lough Ennell on Saturday 1st February to celebrate World Wetlands Day with us, to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.
The walk and talk will be led by two local experts – George Smith (Botanist) and Gordon Wycherley (Birdwatch Westmeath).
Meeting point: Lilliput Car Park N91 W97W
Date: 1st February Saturday
Time: 11am -1pm approx.
The walk will take 2 hours depending on the weather and you should dress appropriately for conditions! Walk distances will be short and the walking will not be strenuous, but if feasible, we may venture off it and you should wear suitable waterproofs and footwear!
Join Wild Inishowen for a walk & talk about wetlands and their importance in our landscape.
Saturday 1st February at 11am
Please bring your wellies or suitable footwear. Meeting at , Co. Donegal. F93 YN52
Refreshments provided.
Event brought to you by Inishowen Rivers Trust and Local Authority Waters Programme