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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. It is a haven for wildlife and the lake and fringing wetland habitats support a great biodiversity.
On Wednesday 29th January from 6:30-8pm, LAWPRO will attend the in Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa in Mullingar. This in-person event will bring together experts and enthusiasts to discuss strategies for preserving the beauty and health of the Lough Ennell catchment area. Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eAKJfkrg
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) use World Wetlands Day to launch the annual Hop To It Frog survey.
Every year IPCC needs the help of people all over Ireland to take part in the National Frog Survey Ireland. Please record where frogs, spawn and tadpoles occur in the Hop to It Irish Frog Survey.
On going since 1997, this is Ireland’s longest running frog survey. It asks members of the public to submit their observation of any stage of the frog lifecycle. The information has been databased by the IPCC so that it can be used by researchers and conservationists to help our understanding of the status of frogs in Ireland and to take any steps necessary to ensure their survival.
If you would like help identifying a wildlife observation in your community you can email bogs@ipcc.ie
Please visit www.ipcc.ie. for further details including The Hop to It Frog Survey form
Come and join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day at the Picnic Area in Geashill where we have implemented innovative nature-based solutions with our community raingarden and swale – our special wetlands. We will be cutting back old vegetation and mowing meadow grasses for composting and to make way for new Spring growth as well as a general tidy up. Bring wellies – and a rain jacket just in case!
- Location: Meet at Geashill picnic area. Geashill raingarden and wetlands, Geashill, Co. Offaly, Just off R420.
- Time:11:30pm – 1pm.
- Contact details:pvmfoley@gmail.com Mob 086 4664566
Event organised by Geashill Tidy Towns, in Association with Local Authorities Water Programme
On February 18th (11:00) Tralee Bay Eco & Activity Park are running a Nature Walk at Ballseedy Woods.
Ballyseedy is an ancient woodland meaning it has been continuously covered with trees since the mid-1600. Along with this it is a Wet Woodland which is an Annex habitat meaning that there is precious few of these ecosystems still left in Ireland. Explore these ancient habitats with your ecologists from the Wetlands.
Meet at 11am at Ballyseedy Woods Killarney Entrance.
Please wear appropriate outdoor footwear and clothing.
€5 Adult (Children Free)
A Nature Bay Walk is being run by Tralee Bay Eco & Activity Park on February 11th.
This will allow an opportunity to see our migratory birds in their natural habitat. These birds have been coming to Tralee Bay since before it was called Tralee Bay and this time of year is the best time to see these waterbirds in huge flocks.
Meet at 11am at Lock Gates Car Park
€5 for adults Adult (Children Free)
Explore the waterbirds of the Boyne Estuary to celebrate World Wetlands Day! The local BirdWatch Ireland (Meath) Branch will run a guided birdwatching event at the Boyne Estuary on Saturday 3rd February 2024.
Those who wish to attend should meet at Maiden Tower, Mornington, Co. Meath at 2pm – Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/82ybcUBBAa2WjspT9
Please dress appropriately for the winter conditions (suitable footwear and warm, protective clothing) for several hours outdoors.
We’d love to see you visit Lough Ennell on Saturday 3rd February to celebrate with us World Wetlands Day to raise global 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).
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.
Meeting point: Lilliput Car Park 53°26’51.3″N 7°26’06.0″W
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 the track and if we do you should wear suitable waterproofs and footwear!
On Saturday morning, 3rd February, the Local Authority Waters Programme will host an outdoor event to explore the importance of the wetlands (rivers, streams, lakes, bogs, turloughs, wet woodlands, etc.) of East Clare. This family event will demonstrate how wetlands sustains biodiversity and helps connect us to nature.
The event will be led by Ruairi Ö Conchüir (LAWPRO) together with local community groups and will be family friendly and suitable for people of all ages.
Please bring suitable footwear and outdoor clothing.
Meet at the Car Park, White Sands, Lough Graney, Cahermurphy at 11:00. A free event and all welcome.
Cabragh Wetlands are an amazing place and we’d love you to come visit and hear a talk on the birds of the wetlands by Kevin Collins and a talk by Micheal Long about people’s connections to wetlands.
Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be provided.