Skerries Wild Bee Festival Agenda

Saturday, 22 July 2023 

 

Bird Walk with Cathal Copeland of Birdwatch Ireland. SOLD OUT!

Join us for a guided walk in the Townparks and South Strand areas of Skerries. Led by Cathal Copeland of Birdwatch Ireland.
  • Date: Saturday, 22 July 2023
  • Start Time: 10.30am
  • Meeting Point: Car park, Skerries Mill
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • This event is now fully booked.

 

Saving the Carder Bee in Skerries - The Story So Far

Join us Charlie Heasman of Sustainable Skerries to learn more about how the Carder Bee has come to thrive in the town.

 

Walk & Talk: Irish Wildflowers & the Effects of Climate Change

Join us for a local walk focusing on Irish wildflowers and the effects of Climate Change led by Brian Seales, BAsc, Trinity College Dublin.
  • Date: Saturday, 22 July 2023
  • Start Time: 12 noon
  • Meeting Point: 
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Ballast Pit Bee Walk

Join us for a guided walk at the Ballast Pit in Skerries.  Led by Charlie and Marion Heasman of Sustainable Skerries.
  • Date: Saturday, 22 July 2023
  • Start Time: 2pm
  • Meeting Point: 
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Charlie and Marion

Above: Founders of the Skerries Wild Bee Festival, Charlie and Marion Heasman

Citizen Science & Recording Biodiversity

Join for a walk and talk through Skerries. Saturday session led by local ecologist Kate Harrington.
  • Date: Saturday, 22 July 2023
  • Start Time: 2pm
  • Meeting Point: 
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sunday, 23 July 2023 

 

Ballast Pit Bee Walk

Join us for a guided walk at the Ballast Pit in Skerries.  Led by Charlie and Marion Heasman of Sustainable Skerries.
  • Date: Sunday, 23 July 2023
  • Start Time: 10.30am
  • Meeting Point: 
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Walk & Talk: Irish Wildflowers & the Effects of Climate Change

Join us for a local walk focusing on Irish wildflowers and the effects of Climate Change led by Brian Seales, BAsc, Trinity College Dublin.
  • Date: Sunday, 23 July 2023
  • Start Time: 11am
  • Meeting Point: 
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Walk & Talk: The Complexities and Interconnectedness of Biodiversity

Join for a walk and talk through Skerries. Sunday session led by Phoenix Park tour guide and Environmental Scientist, Leif Barry.
  • Date: Sunday, 23 July 2023
  • Start Time: 2pm
  • Meeting Point: 
  • Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
  • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Schools Art Competition: Judging & Prize

Meet local celebrated children’s author Niamh Sharkey. No booking required.
  • Date: Sunday, 23 July 2023
  • Start Time: 3.30pm
  • Meeting Point: Skerries Mill