July Events
The Galway Beach Explorer
The Galway Beach Explorer activities continue on the 16th. and 17th. of July with two very special beach safari events at Dumhach and East End Beaches on Inishbofin.If you would like to explore the nature of the seashore on some of the award winning beaches then come along to these free events where marine biologist Dr Dave McGrath will open up the secret world of the sea shore for you.
The walk at Dumhach Beach take place on Saturday, 16th July at 1pm and the East End walk will take place on Sunday 17th July at 1pm.
Meet on the beach and bring your wellies!
Both beaches have been awarded the Green Coast award again this year in recognition of their clean environment, excellent water quality and natural beauty. These events are free of charge and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear are advised. The walks are organised be the Environment and Heritagesections of Galway County Council. For more information or a brochure, please contact the Biodiversity Project Manager at 091 493863 or email elaine.oriordan@nuigalway.ie
BALLYCROY NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE Co. Mayo
Childrens’ Summer Activities 2011 The Plover Club Every Tuesday & Thursday for July & August at 2pm. All our activities, events & entry to Visitor Centre are FREE of charge. Each session will start at 2pm and different wildlife themes will be explored throughout the two months. The Plover Club is suitable for Primary School Aged Children with an interest in wildlife and nature. The activities consist of an introduction to the days theme in our dedicated classroom, then a nature walk around the trail and the visitor centre followed by an arts and crafts session back at the Visitor Centre. Contact the Visitor Centre for more information or check out our website www.ballycroynationalpark.ie<http://www.ballycroynationalpark.ie> July 20115th July Butterflies & Moths
7th July Bats
12th July Wildflowers
14th July Seashore
19th July Minibeasts & Creepy crawlies
21st July Mammals
26th July Bird Migration
28th July Trees - International Year of the Forest
There are also Guided Walks Every Sunday, Monday & Wednesday at 2pm for July & August
Offaly Naturalists Field Club
As part of the Offaly Naturalists’ Field Club
programme, John Feehan and Offaly County Council heritage office have arranged
a 5 day summer school designed for adults. This year it will be based in
Ferbane and will be on from Monday 4th July to Friday 8th
July, 9.30pm to 3.30pm daily. There will be field trips to various sites in
Offaly each day.
The theme for this year is ‘The Ins and Outs of Eskers,
their Geology, Flora and Fauna’ . The course will explore the multifaceted
natural heritage of our eskers: those winding ridges and the undulating hills
of sand and gravel associated with them which are, alongside the bogs, the most
distinctive feature of the Offaly landscape. The geology of eskers – how they
were formed and what they are made of – their diverse plant and animal life,
and the challenges of conservation will be looked at. As usual the days will be
a mixture of lecture and discussion, field visits to esker sites of special
interest, and the opportunity to examine esker fauna and flora through the
microscope.
The cost for the whole week’s programme is €100.00 per adult. Each participant to bring their own lunch ( morning tea / coffee provided).
To reserve a place email heritage@offalycoco.ie or call 057 9346839
Butterfly Workshop
Date: 16 July 11 - 16 July 2011
Time: 11am
Location: The Education Centre, by the Upper Lake, Glendalough
Did you know that Ireland has 33 species of butterfly? Unlike many of our invertebrate species, butterflies are easy to identify and with a little bit of effort, anyone can become competent at telling their Peacocks from their Tortoiseshells. For the past two years, volunteers all over Ireland have been surveying Ireland’s butterflies? Butterflies are good indicators of climate change, and survey results are being collated from all over Europe. This workshop shall start with a lecture to learn about Ireland’s butterflies, and shall be followed by a walk to net and examine the butterflies in the field.
Practicalities:
Adults only. No dogs. This event is free of charge, but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow Co. Council) has a €4 charge.
Booking:
Booking is essential. This event is limited to 20 places. To book, please phone 0404 45425. Bookings will be taken from Sat 2 July.
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