Biodiversity Week 17th – 24th May 2009

Wexford

Wexford Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob, Wexford. Tel: 053 9123406
Wednesday May 20th Bat Walk 9.30pm starting from the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve car park.

Saturday May 23rd Coast Walk, walk along the coast exploring some of the flora and fauna around Wexford Harbour, a Special Protection Area. Walk leaves from the bridge at the begining of the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve approach road at 2pm.

Sunday May 24th Butterfly and Dragonfly walk. Leaves from Wildfowl Reserve visitor centre at 2pm

Wicklow
Sunday, 17th May, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough 5.00 am. DAWN CHORUS Day all over Ireland people will be getting up incredibly early to join a guided walk to listen to and learn the birds’ songs. Birdwatch Ireland to host this walk, 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.

Saturday 23rd May 2009 Brittas Bay Beach & Sand Dune Walk 11:00am. 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. This event is free of charge. Booking is essential. Bookings taken from Saturday 9th May only. For bookings, please phone: The Information Office, (0404) 45425.

Other locations and information see Noticenature.ie.