National Biodiversity Week 15th -24th May 2026 at Wild Nephin National Park
All week – Self- Guided Treasure Hunt and Self- Guided Nature Spotter Worksheet at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre
Day Events:
Friday 15th 2-4pm – Meet & Greet with Native Trees
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 12-1pm & 2-4pm – Pond Dipping and Outdoor Classroom Tour
Wednesday 20th – Celebrate World Bee Day –
Ballycroy Visitor Centre Biodiversity BioBlitz
1-3pm Workshop on Citizen Science &
Recording Nature all around us!
Saturday 23rd Biodiversity Talks 12-3pm
12:15pm Mammals and Birds of Wild Nephin National Park – Snapshot Europe – Sara Sheridan CR
12:45pm – 1:45pm Short Film Screening –
during lunch we will have a collection
of short nature films about the park screening.
2:00 pm The Pine Martin – Brian Hughes CR
2:30 pm Birds of Prey – Irene O’Brien DCO
We are ending the week with a guided hike in the park to celebrate European Day of Parks. Email: ballycroyvisitorcentre@npws.gov.ie with your name and contact number to book your place.
On Monday the 18th 6pm ACRES West Connacht will also be hosting a local talk and walk meeting at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre. Free event exploring the folklore, history and natural heritage of the Irish Landscape.