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All week \u2013 Self- Guided Treasure Hunt and Self- Guided Nature Spotter Worksheet at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day Events:
Friday 15th 2-4pm \u2013 Meet & Greet with Native Trees<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 12-1pm & 2-4pm \u2013 Pond Dipping and Outdoor Classroom Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 20th \u2013 Celebrate World Bee Day \u2013
Ballycroy Visitor Centre Biodiversity BioBlitz
1-3pm Workshop on Citizen Science &
Recording Nature all around us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 23rd Biodiversity Talks 12-3pm
12:15pm Mammals and Birds of Wild Nephin National Park – Snapshot Europe – Sara Sheridan CR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:45pm \u2013 1:45pm Short Film Screening \u2013
during lunch we will have a collection
of short nature films about the park screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:00 pm The Pine Martin – Brian Hughes CR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30 pm Birds of Prey – Irene O\u2019Brien DCO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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