{"id":3954,"date":"2026-01-21T12:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/?post_type=event&#038;p=3954"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:16:54","slug":"world-wetlands-day-walk-talk-at-milltownpass-bog-co-westmeath","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/ga\/event\/world-wetlands-day-walk-talk-at-milltownpass-bog-co-westmeath\/","title":{"rendered":"Co. Westmeath. World Wetlands Day Walk &#038; Talk at Milltownpass Bog."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026, the Biodiversity Office of Westmeath County Council invites the public to a guided walk and talk at Milltownpass Bog, County Westmeath.<\/p>\n<p>The event will take place on Saturday, 31st January 2026 at 2.00pm, meeting at the\u00a0Milltownpass Bog Car Park. The walk and talk will be led by George Smith, a specialist wetlands ecologist, who will highlight the mosses, wetland habitats, and ecological importance of the bog. It would be great to hear any local stories, memories, or cultural connections people may wish to share about bogs and wetland landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Milltownpass Bog is an important wetland site in County Westmeath and is designated as a Natural Heritage Area (NHA), recognising its value for peatland habitats, biodiversity, and<br \/>\nlandscape heritage. The walk will last approximately one to one and a half hours, depending on weather conditions. Walking distances will be short and not strenuous; however, ground conditions may be wet and uneven. Participants are advised to wear appropriate waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.<\/p>\n<p>This free event is open to all and provides an opportunity to celebrate wetlands, learn from specialist knowledge, and mark World Wetlands Day in a meaningful way. Please note: As this event takes place in a sensitive wetland area, any dogs present must be kept on a lead at all times to avoid disturbance to wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>Biodiversity Office, Westmeath County Council<br \/>\nbiodiversity@westmeathcoco.ie<br \/>\n087 166 5584<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Westmeath-walk-and-talk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Westmeath-walk-and-talk-200x151.png 200w, https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Westmeath-walk-and-talk-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Westmeath-walk-and-talk-400x302.png 400w, https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Westmeath-walk-and-talk-600x453.png 600w, https:\/\/www.irishwetlands.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Westmeath-walk-and-talk.png 603w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":[],"event_cat":[],"class_list":["post-3954","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Co. 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