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Webinar: Invasive non-native species: why they are a problem and how to help protect your sport and the environment
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online event
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, Paddle UK, and the Royal Yachting Association are holding a joint webinar for all recreational water users to raise awareness of this issue and how water users can help.
Join this webinar hosted by the GB Non-native Species Secretariat to learn about:

what invasive non-native species are, and why they are a problem for recreational water users
how National Governing Bodies are working together to protect your sport and the environment
how clubs are helping to protect the waters they use, and what you can do to help

With speakers from:

The Angling Trust
British Rowing
GB Non-native Species Secretariat
Paddle UK
The Royal Yachting Association

Reserve your spot at the link below.

Webinar: Invasive Cherry Laurel and it's harmful impact on the Irish landscape
2025-05-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Online event
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

ACRES West Connacht Local Area Talks
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-16 | Various
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.

Webinar: Horizon scanning for invasive non-native species: future threats and why prevention is key
2025-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online event
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 impact. Horizon scanning to identify new threats is a key element in prevention and is extremely important for guiding our efforts on risk analysis, pathway management and contingency planning.
Join this webinar hosted by the GB Non-native Species Secretariat to learn about:

a recent horizon scanning exercise to identify future non-native species threats to Great Britain (GB)
targets for preventing the introduction and establishment of invasive non-native species

With speakers from:

The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Defra

Reserve your spot at the link below.

Walk & Talk: Managing Invasive Species in Myross Woods
2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:30 | CECAS, Myross Wood House, Leap, Co. Cork, P81 Y192, Ireland
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.

Invasive Species Workshop
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Bandon Town Hall, Town Hall, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 E448, Ireland
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 invasive species, understand their effects on biodiversity, and take part in a live experiment aimed at restoring native ecosystems.
Facilitated by Ecologist John O’Sullivan, this event is run in collaboration with Cork Nature Network as part of Invasive Species Week.
What to Bring:
This event will take place primarily outdoors, so please come prepared for the weather. We recommend:
• Sturdy walking shoes or boots
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm layers
• Notebook or phone for taking notes/photos
• Water and a snack

Reserve your spot at the link below.

Workshop: Understanding Aquatic Invasive Species
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Galway Rowing Club, 10 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91K072, Ireland
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 in invasive species management since 2010
Together, they have co-authored the newly released Identification Guide to Non-Native Invasive Plants of Britain and Ireland, published by Pelagic Publishers in April 2025.
🌱 The event is supported by Galway City Council’s Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney, delivering actions of the Galway City Invasive Alien Species Strategy, co funded by the NPWS Local Biodiversity Action Fund.
This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in protecting local waterways and want to learn from three thought-leaders in the field.
For further information, please email Paula Kearney: paula.kearney@galwaycity.ie
All are welcome – no registration required.

Webinar: Introduction to Invasive Species in Ireland
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online event
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 guidance on how to identify and report invasive species to support efforts in protecting Ireland’s biodiversity. Reserve your spot at the link below.
