BIODIVERSITY EVENTS PROGRAMME 22nd 24th May

Friday 22nd May 1pm to 2pm Pearse Street Library, Admission Free

Biodiversity in Dublin Dublin City Councils Biodiversity Officer will give an introductory

and illustrated talk showcasing some of Dublins fairest and rarest plants and animals. From

Hairy Violets and Glutinous Snails, to Marsh Fritillaries and Golden Plovers. Look beyond

the daisies and dandelions, and discover some of the citys true treasures.

Friday 22nd May Natural Play For Children Aged 5 and up 4pm 5.30 pm Harolds

Cross Park. Adjacent to Noshington Caf. For the wild at heart. Join us as we naturally play

in the park, climbing over trees, jumping across logs, taking on challenges. Learn about

everyday nature in our City parks. Admission 2 euro per child as a donation to OWLS a

Nature Charity for children and their families who wish to discover nature through fun

outdoor experiences. The charity delivers a range of events in local parks to raise

awareness and understanding of the natural environment. Booking with OWLS Telephone

087 32 999 36 or email the Education and Awareness Officer (mouse) at info@owls.ie and

www.owls.ie

Friday 22nd May Our Dodder Greenway is the Business 12:30pm : Ericsson Ireland main reception, Beech Hill, Clonskeagh. Join Ericsson Staff and members of the Dodder Action Group and Dublin City Council Biodiversity to Bin the Bruscar (litter-pickers & bags provided), Bash the Balsam (detect & remove this invasive plant species) and enjoy the amazing River Dodder Greenway Contact Keith at Ericsson (087) 2362444

Saturday 23nd May 8am 11 am. Sir John Rogersons Quay. Berth for Dublin Bay

Cruises. www.dublinbaycruises.com Booking essential biodiversity@dublincity.ie

places limited to 100. Seabirds of Dublin Port and Dublin Bay Richard Nairn ecologist,

author and consultant to Dublin Port Company will show you the seabirds of the bay and

how to identify them with confidence. Dublin City Council Biodiversity staff will talk about the

proposed Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere. The tour will specifically visit the tern colonies

close to Poolbeg Power Station, Black Guillemots near the East link bridge and the seabirds

in flight over the Cliffs at Howth. There is a good chance of seeing Harbour Porpoises in the

bay. Dublin Bay Cruises will provide tea, coffee and scones to heat you up for the trip.

Please note. You will need to wear warm waterproof clothing with sturdy footwear. All

Children under the age of 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult. In the event

of bad weather the cruise will consist of short trip down the port. Slide show and talk below

deck. Subject to cancellation in the event of extreme weather. Contact details will need to be

provided for text reminders and confirmation of attendance.

This event is sponsored by Dublin Port Company and organised Dublin City Council.

The admission charge of 10 euro per family of four or 5 euro per person will be collected

on the day and goes directly to Coolmine Therapeutic Community Recovery Through

Nature Programme as a contribution to their voluntary conservation work clearing invasive

species on North Bull Island UNESCO Biosphere.

Saturday 23nd May 11 am to 1 pm. St Annes Park Raheny. At The Red Stables.

Admission 2 euro per child as a donation to OWLS. Booking with OWLS

Shelter Building for Small Children - learn about how nature provides us with homes

and habitats Children are invited to build temporary shelter using natural materials obtained

in the park . Prize for the best shelter with the most features attached.

Saturday 23th May and Sunday 24th May Biodiversity Village Featuring Marine

Wildlife and Nature On Bull Island : The 2015 The Battle For The Bay., Dublin Kite

Surfing Competition. https://www.facebook.com/events/980006518679279/

Saturday 23rd May Beachcombing Play 10.30 am to 5.30 pm. Dollymount Beach. Free

admission. Family Friendly Join us with volunteers from the kite surfing community and DCC

biodiversity staff to play games around water conservation learning, build sand castles and

sand sculptures with marine litter,shells and flotsam based on the wildlife of Bull Island. The

games are inspired by the ethos of Surfrider Foundation Europe whose aim is to protect

marine wildlife. Get a free copy Coastwatch Irelands seashell identification guide and get

help on how to use it identifying the shells on the beach. Learn from environmental scientist

scientist, Dr Agnieszka Piwowarczyk about marine litter and how to prevent what you

dispose of ending up in the oceans.

Information, site guides and displays on the wild life of North Bull Island will be available to

help you to appreciate your special natural surroundings during the Kite surfing event. North

Bull Island is a UN Biosphere which is a place internationally recognised for biodiversity

while being actively managed to promote a balanced relationship between people and

nature so that sustainability is achieved.

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Saturday 23th May : A Walk On The Wild Side . Dodder River Nature Walk

2pm. Dropping Well Pub Car Park, Milltown Road, Milltown, Dublin 6 Free admission.

Walk usually lasts 90 minutes and as part of Lets Walk and Talk Summer 2015

Programme, Dublin City Councils Community and Social Development Section will host a

nature walk along the River Dodder with anna N Lamhna expert panellist on RTEs

Mooney Goes Wild show and author of Wild Dublin. Check out the river birds like Herons,

Kingfishers, Dippers and Grey Wagtails. www.letswalkandtalk.ie 2222148

Sunday 24nd May. Live Sea Creatures and Seashell Search 11 am to 5.00pm

Dollymount Strand, North Bull Island , at Annual Dublin Kitesurfing event Learn about the

wildlife of North Bull Island and marine life of Dublin Bay from Dublin City Council

biodiversity staff, marine biologist Sarah Varian and Coastwatch. Walks Talk and games on

coastal wildlife are waiting for you. Special features include touch and feel real sea creatures

at the Marine Dimensions touch pool and a seashell search and identification at the

Seashell Clinic run by Coastwatch marine biologists including Karin Dubsky. Be in for a prize

to find the largest number of different sea shells (marine molluscs) around Bull island.

Coastwatch and Trinity College Dublin will also provide information on plankton which is vital

for our marine ecosystem and us! Find out about plankton eaters and monitoring plankton

using a new water colour app ( www.Citclops.eu)

For further information contact: Community Biodiversity Facilitator T (01) 2223369

biodiversity@dublincity.ie

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