Join us for a lunchtime webinar ahead of Invasive Species Week 2025, where we’ll introduce the topic of invasive species in Ireland. This session will cover both plant and animal species across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. We’ll discuss what invasive species are, how they are spread, and their impacts the environment. Additionally, we’ll provide … Continued

Join Galway City Council for  an interactive and informative workshop exploring the growing issue of aquatic invasive species—what they are, why they matter, and how we can help prevent their spread. Trainers: 🌱 Phoebe O’Brien – A well-known botanist with a passion for education 🌱 Dr. Fran Giaquinto – A plant ecologist who has specialised … Continued

Join Bandon Environmental Action Group for an engaging and hands-on workshop exploring the impact of invasive species in the Bandon area. The event includes an introduction to Ireland’s most problematic invasive species, a guided site visit to identify them in local habitats, and practical demonstrations of ecological sampling and control methods. Learn how to recognise … Continued

To mark Invasive Species Week 2025, join CECAS Biodiversity Coordinator Mark Robins and the National Biodiversity Data Centre on a walk through Myross Woods. Learn how to identify and manage invasive species as well as how they impact native species. Reserve your spot at the link below.

The UK has a number of targets to protect the environment and biodiversity and prevent the introduction and establishment of invasive non-native species. With new non-native species becoming established each year, it is crucial that we are able to predict in advance which species are likely to be introduced, establish, spread and have an adverse … Continued

ACRES West Connacht are holding a number of information events in  local areas over the course of Invasive Species Week. These events are free and open to the public. It is an opportunity to learn about the invasive species that are dominant in your area and how to help stop the spread.

Join the Gaelic Woodland Project to learn how invasive Cherry Laurel is affecting Ireland’s landscapes and native biodiversity, the current efforts to control its spread, and the vital roles legislation, landowners, and citizens must play in tackling this growing threat. Join the meeting at the Zoom link below. Meeting ID: 983 0001 6696

Invasive non-native species (plants and animals) can cause serious environmental problems that can be irreversible and interfere with the activities you enjoy by damaging boats, killing fish, and blocking up waterways making it hard to fish or use them for paddling and boating. In support of Invasive Species Week 2025, The Angling Trust, British Rowing, … Continued

Water primrose was introduced to Britain as an ornamental aquatic plant but has since been recorded in a number of natural waterbodies in Britain. Invasive aquatic plants are a particular problem due to the speed at which they can spread in a natural water body and the impact they can have on important aquatic habitats. … Continued

Join us for a evening webinar on Invasive Species Week, where we will learn how to identify Himalayan balsam, understand it's environmental impact and discover the best practices for removing it, including hand-pulling techniques, timing for removal, and safe disposal methods to prevent regrowth. We will also hear about a successful community project at  Ballymore … Continued