Date: Thursday 21 May Time: 9am – 1pm Where: Marquee With nature inspired food from Nellie’s, and bite sized inspirational stories & presentations, we hope this morning of conversations and knowledge exchange will expand collaboration in Donegal and the North West around Biodiversity and Nature Conservation. Speakers include friends and colleagues from ATU, NCAD, Leave
Date: Wednesday 20 May Time: 8:30pm – 10pm Where: Visitor Centre After our early evening fun and celebrations, join Bat Conservation Ireland for a family bat quiz, crafts and finish off the evening with a guided bat safari with special bat detecting equipment that will let you ‘hear’ the bats as they fly around. Suitable
Date: Wednesday 20 May Time: 5pm – 8pm Where: Outside Nellies Restaurant As part of our Young Voices For Nature Event, children and families can become citizen scientists and join Donegal County Council’s Biodiversity Officer to go on a Big Bug Hunt. Search for mini-beasts and enter our Big Butterfly Hunt quiz for a chance
Date: Wednesday 20 May Time: 5pm – 8pm Where: Visitor Centre We are proud to announce the launch of our new children’s Woodland Film, rolling out the red carpet for the school children who starred in this wonderful new production with Paper Owl Films. Watch our new film and enjoy nature themed performances from children
Date: Wednesday 20 May Time: 11:30am Where: The Festival Marquee New exclusive experience exploring the landscape and woodland history of Glenveagh with the Nature Conservation Team and The Donegal Chef. Includes bus and hike though the valley along the Glen Trail with an unforgettable wild picnic experience. Suitable clothing & footwear required. *Not wheelchair accessible
Date: Wednesday 20 May Time: 11am to 1pm Where: Derrylahan This workshop is a chance to get creative and explore the natural world through art and will include a gentle woodland walk and an introduction to nature journaling. Begin your first ever nature journal or extend your nature journaling skills and start a mindful practise
Date: Tuesday 19 May Time: 1:45pm to 2:45pm Where: Castle Gardens This practical session explores how composting benefits households and the wider environment. Learn about the key ingredients for success, suitable composting systems and the vital role soil organisms play in transform waste into a valuable resource. A small home wormery will be on display
Date: Tuesday 19 May Time: 12pm to 1:30pm Where: An Foscadh Mór On Tuesday, Barbara will have an opportunity for a small group of primary school age children to explore some of our native plants, and to investigate their traditional uses as well as their biodiversity value before experimenting with drawing and printing with home
Date: Monday 18 May Time: 3pm to 4:30pm Where: An Foscadh Mór On Monday, Barbara will invite adult visitors to playfully experiment with making and using botanical inks using common plant species found in our gardens or verges. You will have the opportunity to draw or write with your ink on paper, and to try
Date: Saturday 17 May Time: 11am to 3pm Where: marquee Enjoy Bat Conservation Ireland’s information stall with interactive bat themed activities for families including a mini quiz, bat crafts, and games. Free Event