{"id":3171,"date":"2023-01-20T12:12:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T12:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/?post_type=event&p=3171"},"modified":"2023-01-20T13:26:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T13:26:03","slug":"world-wetlands-day-mayo","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/ga\/event\/world-wetlands-day-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"World Wetland’s Day 2023 – Mayo (Ballycroy)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Explore some of Mayo’s rich bogs! This trip will be led by NPWS District Conservation Officer Irene O’Brien who works on the Wild Atlantic Nature LIFE project (www.wildatlanticnature.ie)<\/p>\n
The trip will explore Claggan Mountain coastal trail<\/strong>, 8km south of the Ballycroy Visitor Centre on the N59. \nThe guided walk will be on a boardwalk through Atlantic Blanket Bog in the Wild Nephin National Park. There are stunning views of Bellacragher Bay and Achill Island, and the Nephin Mountains. We will take a close look at the Atlantic Blanket bog habitat and discuss the local wildlife, blanket bog restoration and the threats facing these important wetland habitats. <\/p>\n
The walk is gentle and mainly on boardwalk but warm clothing and wet gear is required as are good sturdy footwear<\/strong>. It should take no longer than 2 hours. \nAnymore information on the trail is described on our website <\/a><\/p>\n