• Beyond the Bloom: Battling Invasives in Upland Ecosystems

    Knockree Youth Hostel Lackan House, Lackandarragh,, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

    Join Wicklow Uplands Council for an event exploring  the impact of invasive plants like Rhododendron ponticum on uplands ecosystems & how communities can take action. Reserve your spot through the link below. Agenda 2:00 PM – Welcome Hosted by Wicklow Uplands Council 2:30 PM – An Overview of Invasive Species Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data … Continued

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  • Course: Management of Invasive Species in Ireland – Identification, Prevention and Biosecurity

    Engineers Ireland 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

    The course will provide engineers with the capacity to identify the principal invasive alien plant species, particularly those present in aquatic, riparian and terrestrial habitats. Providing details regarding what control methods are most effective and how they should be applied. The importance of biosecurity in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive alien plant species, … Continued

  • Training: Invasive Species – Practical Tips

    Nox Hotel Headford Rd, Galway, Ireland

    Join invasive species experts, Dr. Fran Giaquinto and Linda Gilsenan with Tuatha Terryland Forest Park, to learn how to identify invasive alien species and gain practical management skills. Time: 10am-1pm Location : Meet at Nox Hotel, Headford Rd, Galway, H91 KX65 Contact: [email protected]  

  • Webinar: Protecting your Garden from Invasive Species

    Online event
    Webinar

    Ahead of Invasive Species Week 2026,  join  Kate Moore, Invasive Species Engagement Officer at the National Biodiversity Data Centre, exploring the actions everyone can take to protect their garden or outdoor space from invasive species. The session will cover: Buying plants for your garden Biosecurity best practices Identifying and dealing with invasive flatworms Register for … Continued

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  • Invasive Species Week Launch & Workshop: Stop the Spread: Protecting the Maigue River Catchment from Invasive Species

    Adare Heritage Centre Main St, Blackabbey, Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland
    Workshop

    Join the Maigue Rivers Trust and the National Biodiversity Data Centre at Adare Heritage Centre as we officially launch Invasive Species Week 2026 and take part in a free  workshop facilitated by Streamscapes and Nature Network Ireland! Our Community Workshops give local residents, groups and volunteers the knowledge to help prevent the spread of invasive … Continued

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  • Webinar: Researching the impacts of invasive non-native species

    Online event
    Webinar

    .Invasive non-native species harm the environment, the economy, our health, and the way we live. Join this webinar with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology to learn more about the impacts of invasive non-native species on native species and habitats in Great Britain, through the preliminary findings of a recent research project. Register for … Continued

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  • Webinar: Yellow-legged hornet contingency response for Great Britain

    Online event
    Webinar

    Invasive non-native species harm the environment, the economy, our health, and the way we live. The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a predator of native insects that poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators. Since 2016 a number of sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, have been recorded in the UK. Join this … Continued

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  • Talk: Invasive Species in Ireland a threat to Nature

    Valleymount Community Hall Vallymount, Co. Wicklow
    Talk

    Important talk concerning the spread of invasive species such as Cherry Laurel and Rhododendron Ponticum, the impact on Biodiversity and what can be done. Hosted by West Wicklow Environmental Network, three experts will speak on invasive species control methods and the Wicklow uplands response. Speakers: Lorna Kelly ( Wicklow Uplands Council) Paddy Donovan (Donovan Forestry … Continued

  • Gleanveagh National Park Invasive Species Awareness Pop-up

    Glenveagh National Park
    Pop-up

    Conservation rangers will have a pop-up information stand in Glenveagh National Park on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th of June 2026. We will have information on invasive species management in Glenveagh National Park and tips on how you can Check, Clean and Dry to prevent invasive species spreading to other places.

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  • Webinar: Marine Invasive Non-Native Species – what can we do about them?

    Online event
    Webinar

    Invasive non-native species harm the environment, the economy, our health, and the way we live, and invasive aquatic species are a particular problem. Join this webinar with Natural England to learn about: the impacts of invasive non-native species in the marine environment how they are monitored what is being done to prevent their introduction and spread … Continued

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  • Stop the Spread: How policymakers and gardeners can fight back against invasive plants

    Online event
    Webinar

    Join Oisín Ó Néill, Nature Advocacy Officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust, and Mary Reynolds, founder of We Are The Ark and nature activist, for a webinar discussing current invasive species policy, invasive species management and the Nature Restoration Law, what to avoid planting in your garden and the importance of planting native species. Oisín … Continued

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  • Webinar: Protecting our communities from invasive species

    Online event
    Webinar

    Come and meet online Colette O'Flynn, the Invasive Species Officer from the National Biodiversity Data Centre. She'll share valuable insights about the challenges posed by invasive species and how local communities can take action to safeguard their environment. Join to learn more and get involved! Join for free at the link below.

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