Féile an Dúlra 2025 – The IPCC’s Festival of Nature
IPCC offer citizen science skill-sharing days and free nature themed public event throughout the year and you are invited. At this time, not all final details for upcoming events are confirmed, so make sure to check back later for full event details.
Dates for your Diary
World Curlew Day– 18th April- Meet at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre 11am Join the IPCC for a walk to Lodge Bog where IPCC guides will share with you the management and monitoring we undertake for this iconic bogland bird. Together we will watch and listen for the curlew before returning to the centre for a cup of tea or coffee. The peatland exhibition and peat free wildlife gardens will be open for you to explore. This is a free event and all are welcome to join.
National Biodiversity Week– 16th to 25th May The IPCC have planned a number of events for you to join and celebrate Irelands peatland biodiversity. All events are free and made possible with funding supporting from the National Parks and Wildlife Service through the Irish Environmental Network. For more information about Biodiversity Week visit: biodiversityweek.ie
Bog of Allen Nature Centre Free Admission- 19-23rd May Visit the Bog of Allen Nature Centre during Biodiversity Week 2025 Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and enjoy a guided tour of the peatland exhibition and peat free wildlife gardens free of charge. No booking required.
Lodge Bog Guided Nature Walk- 17th May- Meet at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre at 10am Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for a bogland walk and talk exploring the fascinating biodiversity of bogs. Feel the wet Sphagnum moss beneath your feet, watch for Irelands insect eating plants, and maybe a common frog will hop by to say hello! The IPCC recommends participants wear strong footwear and appropriate clothing for all weather. Refreshments will be provided afterwards at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre.
Lullymore Butterfly Walk- 20th May- Meet at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre at 11am Join the IPCC for a butterfly walk and talk to Lullymore West bog. Butterflies are indicators of environmental quality and Lullymore is home to 26 of Irelands 35 butterfly species. The IPCC recommends participants wear strong footwear and appropriate clothing for all weather. Refreshments will be provided afterwards at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre.
Girley Bog Walk & Talk- 21st May- Meet at Girley Hall Fordstown (Eircode: C15 PV21) 7pm In partnership with the Native Woodland Trust, join us as we explore Girley Bog and habitats. In 2013, the IPCC and Native Woodland Trust purchased land ensuring the conservation of this natural heritage area. Both groups have worked over the years creating native woodland and restoring peatland habitat. The IPCC recommends participants wear strong footwear and appropriate clothing for all weather. All ages are welcome but please note, we will be walking on uneven ground and along a boardwalk so this is not suitable for buggies.
Lunchtime with IPCC online talk (Exploring Peatland Biodiversity)- 22nd May- 1pm Join the IPCC for a lunchtime online talk exploring bogland biodiversity. You can join this free zoom 40 minute talk from your kitchen to your office. Register for Lunchtime with IPCC
Night Time Bat Walk- 20th June- 6:30pm Join us for an exciting evening of bat hunting with Kildare Bat Group. We will listen for some of Irelands iconic bat species such as the Common pipistrelle, Daubenton’s bat, the Soprano pipistrelle and Natterer’s bat. We may even see them flitting above our heads as they embark on their nighttime feed. We will meet at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
- World Environment Day– 5th June (Composting talk at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre)
- International Bog Day– 26th July (Open day at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, guided museum tour and visit to Lodge Bog; an intact raised bog)
- National Heritage Week– 16th to 24th August (This years theme is “Exploring our Foundations”- events to be confirmed)
- Culture Night– 19th September (Guided tours of the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Museum and Gardens)
Stay tuned for more details on IPCC events, including bog walks, talks, and volunteer days!
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