Invasive Species Talk and Guided Walk
Join staff at Wild Nephin National Park for a talk about Rhododendron in the park followed by a guided walk of the beautiful Ballycroy Visitor Centre grounds.
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Ballycroy Visitor Centre Ballycroy Village, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Invasive Species Walk at Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve
Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve, Glengarriff, Co. Cork, IrelandJoin us for an informative and scenic walk at Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve on Invasive Species Week to learn about the impact of invasive species the local ecosystem. Mary Coleman, Conservation Ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Ann Haigh, Invasive Species Officer with the National Biodiversity Data Centre will lead you will … Continued
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Beyond the Bloom: Battling Invasives in Upland Ecosystems
Knockree Youth Hostel Lackan House, Lackandarragh,, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, IrelandJoin 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, IrelandThe 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
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Training: Invasive Species – Practical Tips
Nox Hotel Headford Rd, Galway, IrelandJoin 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]
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Webinar: Protecting your Garden from Invasive Species
Online eventWebinarAhead 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 – Limerick
Adare Heritage Centre Main St, Blackabbey, Adare, Co. Limerick, IrelandWorkshopJoin 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 eventWebinar.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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Emyvale Invasive Species Awareness – Monaghan
Emyvale Leisure Centre Main St, Scarnageeragh or Emyvale, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan,, IrelandWorkshopCome along to Emy Lough for a free workshop looking to raise awareness of invasive species affecting the Emyvale area, highlight the work of CALM Project and local partners, demonstrate local potential monitoring efforts, and encourage community participation in reporting and mapping invasive species through citizen science.
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Himalayan Balsam Community Meeting – Kildare
Kilcullen Town Hall Main Street, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, IrelandVolunteeringThe River Liffey Himalayan Balsam Control Project is now in its 6th year. Great progress has been made at the upstream extent ofthe infestation at Ballymore Eustace village & surrounds. Project leads & local community members wish to keep up the positive momentum & move to support new control efforts further downstream in 2026. Come … Continued
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Balsam Bash at Rathcormac, Co. Sligo
Rathcormac Cemetery Co. Sligo, IrelandVolunteeringJoin us on 23 June for a community Balsam Bash at Rathcormac, Co. Sligo, where we will be working to remove Himalayan Balsam, a highly invasive plant species that threatens our native biodiversity and river habitats. This volunteer event will focus on a site near Rathcormac Cemetery, with the aim of eradicating the infestation before it can spread further and … Continued
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Webinar: Yellow-legged hornet contingency response for Great Britain
Online eventWebinarInvasive 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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