Past Events
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Volunteering and Tree Planting Day at Farnaght Woodland Reserve: 12 May
On Saturday 12th May we had a fun hands-on volunteering day on our Farnaght woodland reserve on the Longford Leitrim boarder just outside Drumlish.
Our Farnaght Reserve has been planted with over 6,000 trees of 12 native species including oak, birch and ash. The birch have shot up and are now well above head height allowing one to wander underneath, where the forest floor is quickly developing. Over time the oaks will tower up creating a picturesque native woodland complete with wild flowers and bustling with Irish woodland creatures.
On Saturday 12th we spent the day planting hundrends of hazel, oak, ash, alder and spindle saplings - and our Farnaght Reserve is now nearly fully planted!
Satuday 28th April: Explore Waterford’s Woodland with the Native Woodland Trust
The Native Woodland Trust is now running a series of events in and around Waterford City, exploring the City’s woodlands and wild places. On Saturday 28th April on our first outing we explored the hidden wonders of Ballinakill Woods at Maypark, five minutes from the city centre. This event was free of charge and will include a guided tree walk of these beautiful broadleaved woods running along the banks of the Suir at Ballinakill, near the Kings Channel.
For further details on our Waterford Reserve please click here
Saturday 21st April: Spring Flowers Family Day at Blessington
We are pleased to running our first family fun day of the year at our Blessington Lakeside Reserve. The event will include a guided walk of our reserve as well as some fun outdoor games for the kids. All are welcome on this free outing.
We will begin our walk in the majestic landscaped grounds of Russborough House before heading down to our reserve to discover the wonders of a spring woodland, from the colourful woodland flowers to the buzzing insect and bird life. On the reserve we will also have some fun games and a scavenger hunt for our younger members.
For further details on our Blessington reserve please click here
Hands-on Volunteering Day on Farnagh Oak Woodland:14 April, 11:00
Join the Native Woodland Trust on Saturday 14th April for a fun hands-on volunteering day on our Farnagh woodland reserve just outside Drumlish in the rolling landscape of the Longford Leitrim border. Our Farnagh reserve is taking shape nicely with acres of young oak and birch trees shooting up. Come and join us as we carry out the next step in developing this community woodland reserve with some essential maintenance of our young oaks. Hands on volunteering days are the perfect way to have fun and get some exercise in the great outdoors while making a real difference for Irish conservation.
Our Farnagh Reserve has been planted with over 6000 trees in recent years. We have planted mostly birch and oak. The birch have shot up and are now well above head height allowing one to wander underneath where the forest floor is quickly developing, soon to be inhabited by woodland flowers. Over time the oaks will tower up above the birch creating a picturesque oak woodland complete with bluebells and bustling with Irish woodland creatures.
On Saturday we will spend the day removing tree guards from our oaks, tiding the site and plotting out woodland paths. If you are interested in woodlands or conservation or would just like to get outdoors and have some fun then join us this Saturday. The event is being overseen by our reserve officer and all work will be carried out using hand-held tools and simple techniques. All ages are welcome!
For further details on our first reserve near Drumlish, Co. Longford - Faranght Wood, Co. Leitrim, please click here
Laragh Hands-on Volunteering Day: Saturday 3rd March - Join us for our first hands-on volunteering day of 2012. The perfect way to have fun and get some exercise in the great outdoors while helping make a difference for Irish conservation. Help us get stuck into some spring cleaning on our Laragh Woodland Reserve as we do some essential reserve management.
Our Laragh Reserve is situated high in the Wicklow Mountains on the edge of the National Park overlooking a picturesque valley. Using hand held tools and traditional techniques we shall spend a half day removing some encroaching gorse to keep important access paths clear for this years planting. We will of course take plenty of breaks stopping for tea (on us!) and some lunch while enjoying the spectacular views and fresh air of the Wicklow Mountains.
Meet at the Brockagh Centre car park, Laragh, Co. Wicklow at 11:00 on 3rd March
To book onto this volunteering day or for more details contact Kieran at kieran.flood@nativewoodlandtrust.ie or on 087 1953629.
For further details on our new reserve near Laragh Co. Wicklow, please click here.
National Tree Week Events: Tree Walk Blessington: Sunday 4th March - join us as we celebrate National Tree Week with a walk on our Blessington Reserve at Russborough on the shore of the Poulaphouca Reservoir.
Our Blessington reserve boasts a number of mature trees of various variety as well as a sheltered wetland ecosystem and beautiful lakeside views. Our walk will follow the theme of 2012 National Tree Week "Trees - Our Past, Our Present Our Future". The walk will highlight the mature trees onsite, some dating back to the planting of the Russborough estate, we will then discuss our plans for the planting and management of the site as we take measures to ensure a vibrant native woodland establishes itself here now and long into the future.
Meet @ ESB Car Park on Suinday 4th March at 12:00. For direction and map click here
To book a place on the event or for more details and directions contact Kieran at kieran.flood@nativewoodlandtrust.ie or on 087 1953629
For further details on our new Blessignton reserve near Blessington, Co. Wicklow, please click here.
Laragh Reserve Visit: Saturday 28th May - a visit to our new Laragh reserve, soon to be transformed into a native woodland. Following on from our information evening in Laragh, we will walk the site and discuss the various options for development of the woodlands, including the siting of entrances, paths, open areas etc. We can also discuss the most appropriate trees to plant, along with densities and mixes.
Subject to permission, we hope to visit one of the privately owned ancient woodlands in the area to see the work being done to allow it to regenerate and also to see an example of a local woodland which could be a source of seed.
28th May - Meet at The Brockagh Centre car park, Laragh, Co. Wicklow - at 12 noon.
Visit to local woodland circa 3pm.
For further details on our new reserve near Laragh Co. Wicklow, please click here.
Blessington Information Evening - an Open Evening Event to meet and greet the people of Blessington, Co. Wicklow and the wider Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare areas. With our recent purchase of 16 acres of a proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA), we are seeking views on the creation of a new native woodland in the area. There is also ample potential for linking various walking routes through this strategically placed site which is already host to a wide variety of insects and plants.
For further details on our new reserve near Blessington, Co. Wicklow, please click here.
