Our Fascinating Flora photo competition (please see separate page link).
Events in the South East of Ireland:
WIT and others in the region have arranged an amazing array of events on and around Fascination of Plants Day this year! All events are free and open to the public (the school events do need to be booked though as places are limited). All are running also as part of WIT's free festival exploring outdoor science – the Bealtaine Living Earth Festival. Booking for all events will open in mid-April.
Events on May 18th:
Fascination of Plants Day Guided Walk
10:00-11:30 (Primary 4th-6th class)
Venue: JFK Arboretum, New Ross
Fascination of Plants Day is an International movement celebrating
the importance of plants and their roles in our lives. This year JFK Arboretum
is helping to celebrate this important day by offering a guided walk which will
focus on the many and varied uses of plants in our daily lives, as well as
exploring the relationship which exists between plant life and wildlife in the
park.
Presenter: JFK Arboretum Staff, Office of Public Works
Castlecomer Ecology Trail
10:00-11:00 (Secondary 1st-Transition Year)
Venue: Castlecomer Discovery Park
Students will be guided along one of the ecologically intriguing
woodland trails and will learn to identify and record a range of species.
Students will use pooters and beating trays to capture and release small
woodland invertebrates.
Presenter: Nichola Salmon, Castlecomer Discovery Park
Fenor Bog Nature Trail
10:00-11:30 (Primary 5th & 6th class)
Venue: Fenor Bog, Fenor Village
An interactive walk covering the formation of the bog, looking at
the many plants and animals that live there.
Presenter: Alan Walshe, Copper Coast Geopark
Fascination of Plants Day Guided Walk
15:00-16:00 (General Public)
Venue: JFK Arboretum, New Ross
Celebrate Fascination of Plants Day with this guided walk for
adults that will explore many of the everyday uses of the plants present in the
park.
Presenter: JFK Arboretum Staff, Office of Public Works
Brian Ború Eco-Heritage Talk
19:00-19:30 & 20:00-20:30
(Families/General Public)
Venue: Waterford City Marina opposite Reginald’s Tower
Step aboard the Brian Ború, a 56 foot traditional sailing ship for
a talk about the fascinating biodiversity along the Waterford River Estuary.
Learn how this old fishing vessel was reclaimed and hear about upcoming eco
heritage discovery cruises throughout the summer. Places are limited so booking
is essential.
Presenter: Tony McLoughlin & Grace O Sullivan, Waterford
Estuary Cruises
And then throughout the week--
Tuesday 19th-
Medicinal Uses of Plants Eco-Walk
15:00-16:00
Guided walk focusing on the medicinal properties of the varied
plant life in the park. Why not come along and learn a little more about some
of the plants found in everyday life, many of which have hidden qualities.
Presenter: JFK Arboretum Staff, Office of Public Works
Growing Your Own Food for a Healthy, Happy You
18.30-19.30 (Families/General Public)
Venue: Ardkeen Library, Waterford City
GIY Founder and author of “GROW COOK EAT” Michael Kelly will talk
about a typical growing year in his own garden in Dunmore East. Learn about the
GIY movement which was founded in Waterford in 2009 and now supports over
65,000 people annually who grow their own food at home, school or work.
Presenter: Michael Kelly, GIY International
Thursday 21st--
Discovering DNA
10:00-11:15, 11:45-13:00 (Primary 5th&6th
class)
Venue: Ardkeen Library
Discover the fascinating secrets behind DNA, extract DNA from a
plant and make your own model of DNA.
Presenter: Brendan Kennedy, Calmast, Waterford Institute of
Technology
Saturday 23rd--
Saturday 23rd
Native Woodlands Citizen Action Afternoon
12:00-14:00 (Families/General Public)
Venue: Native Woodland Trust Community Woodland, Gracedieu,
Waterford City
Come along and plant a tree to make your mark on this developing
woodland. Learn about fending for young trees and the importance of protecting
our ancient woodlands.
Presenter: Rebecca Doyle, Native Woodland Trust
Botanical Art Workshop
13:00-15:00 (General Public)
Venue: Waterford Institute of Technology, Main Campus
Learn the basics of botanical drawing and painting with
experienced and noted botanical artist Lynn Stringer.
Presenter: Lynn Stringer
Guided Walk of JFK Arboretum
15:00-16:00 (Families/General Public)
Venue: JFK Arboretum, New Ross
Explore the surroundings of the park with an experienced guide and
learn about the plants and wildlife that make up this important park.
Events in the West of Ireland:
Sunday 17th May, 2 pm
Guided walk: The Secret Life of Trees
Venue: Woodville Gardens, Kilchreest, Co. Galway(see pictures at the foot of the page!)
Location. Woodville Walled Garden is on the N66 between Loughrea and Gort. In KILCHREST village follow the signs. www.woodvillewalledgarden.com or Contact Margarita @087/9069191 for further information
Monday 18th May – 1st June
Exhibition: Recent works by visiting artist-researcher Julie Ochs
Venue: Orbsen Building Foyer, National University of Ireland, Galway
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Recent works by visiting US artist-researcher to Dr Popper's lab at the National University of Ireland Galway will be displayed.
Monday 18th May, 1:30 pm
Talk: Jane Stout (Trinity College Dublin). ‘The birds and the bees and their role in plant reproduction’
Venue: Lecture theatre, Ryan Institute Annexe
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Contact fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie for more details
Monday 18th May, 2:30 pm
Talk: Keith Browne (NUI Galway). ‘Honey bees versus parasitic mites; peace in our time?
Venue: Lecture theatre, Ryan Institute Annexe
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Contact fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie for more details
Monday 18th May, 3:30 pm
Talk: Mike Williams (Trinity College Dublin). ‘How plants see, smell and kill!’
Venue: Lecture theatre, Ryan Institute Annexe
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Contact fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie for more details
Monday 18th May, 2:30 pm
Guided walk: The Secret Life of Trees
Venue: Woodville Gardens, Kilchreest, Co. Galway
See above for location details
Events in Dublin:
Monday 18th May
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition
Venue: Botany Building Foyer, Trinity College Dublin
See map link for details: http://www.tcd.ie
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the foyer of the Botany Building at TCD.
Events in the West of Ireland:
Sunday 17th May, 2 pm
Guided walk: The Secret Life of Trees
Venue: Woodville Gardens, Kilchreest, Co. Galway(see pictures at the foot of the page!)
Location. Woodville Walled Garden is on the N66 between Loughrea and Gort. In KILCHREST village follow the signs. www.woodvillewalledgarden.com or Contact Margarita @087/9069191 for further information
Come
and discover the secret lives of trees on a guided nature walk at Woodville
Walled Garden, Kilchreest. Local botanist, Janice Fuller, will lead the walk
through the bluebell woods at Woodville and will share some fascinating facts
about trees and woods.
Janice is the author of ‘Galway’s
Living Landscapes: Trees and Woodland’ (published by Galway County Council) and
copies will be available on the day.
All are
welcome. Entry €5 pp including light refreshments.
Monday 18th May – 1st June
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition
Venue: Orbsen Building Foyer, National University of Ireland, Galway
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the foyer of the Orbsen Building at NUI Galway.
Monday 18th May – 1st June
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition
Venue: Orbsen Building Foyer, National University of Ireland, Galway
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the foyer of the Orbsen Building at NUI Galway.
Everyone is welcome so come and see the winners and/or your entry!
Monday 18th May – 1st June
Exhibition: Recent works by visiting artist-researcher Julie Ochs
Venue: Orbsen Building Foyer, National University of Ireland, Galway
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Recent works by visiting US artist-researcher to Dr Popper's lab at the National University of Ireland Galway will be displayed.
Monday 18th May, 1:30 pm
Talk: Jane Stout (Trinity College Dublin). ‘The birds and the bees and their role in plant reproduction’
Venue: Lecture theatre, Ryan Institute Annexe
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Contact fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie for more details
Monday 18th May, 2:30 pm
Talk: Keith Browne (NUI Galway). ‘Honey bees versus parasitic mites; peace in our time?
Venue: Lecture theatre, Ryan Institute Annexe
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Contact fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie for more details
Monday 18th May, 3:30 pm
Talk: Mike Williams (Trinity College Dublin). ‘How plants see, smell and kill!’
Venue: Lecture theatre, Ryan Institute Annexe
See map link for details: http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus-map/
Contact fascinatingplants@nuigalway.ie for more details
Monday 18th May, 2:30 pm
Guided walk: The Secret Life of Trees
Venue: Woodville Gardens, Kilchreest, Co. Galway
See above for location details
Head
Gardener, Marie Kelly, will lead a walk.
All are
welcome. Entry €5 pp including light refreshments.
Events in Dublin:
Monday 18th May
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition
Venue: Botany Building Foyer, Trinity College Dublin
See map link for details: http://www.tcd.ie
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the foyer of the Botany Building at TCD.
Everyone is welcome so come and see the winners and/or your entry!
Contact HODKINST@tcd.ie for more details
Monday 18th May
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition (all submitted entries to the National competition)
Venue: Herbarium and Foyer of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
See map link for details: http://www.botanicgardens.ie/
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the foyer and herbarium at the Botanic Gardens.
Monday 18th May
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition (all submitted entries to the National competition)
Venue: Herbarium and Foyer of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
See map link for details: http://www.botanicgardens.ie/
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the foyer and herbarium at the Botanic Gardens.
Everyone is welcome so come and all the entries!
Contact colin.kelleher@opw.ie for more details
Monday 18th-22nd May
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition (all submitted entries to the National competition)
Venue: First floor of the School of Biology and Environmental Science (Science West)
See map link for details: http://www.ucd.ie
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the first floor foyer in the School of Biology and Environmental Science (Science West).
Monday 18th-22nd May
Exhibition: Our Fascinating Flora photo exhibition (all submitted entries to the National competition)
Venue: First floor of the School of Biology and Environmental Science (Science West)
See map link for details: http://www.ucd.ie
The winning (and all other) entries, to the National 'Our Fascinating Flora!' photo competition will be exhibited in the first floor foyer in the School of Biology and Environmental Science (Science West).
Everyone is welcome so come and all the entries!
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