Workshops

When you have completed one of our training resources, please consider taking part in one of our monitoring schemes.

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is running their workshop programme again for this year. Through the workshop programme, you have the opportunity to attend workshops led by members of staff from the National Biodiversity Data Centre or from our partner organisations. To stay up to date on additional workshop announcements, please sign up to our newsletter.

FULLY BOOKED! - An Introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies - Kilkenny

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Kilkenny County Council Heritage Office for an introduction to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ireland. During this workshop we will look at the features used to identify Ireland’s Dragonfly and Damselfly species, how to survey for them, where to find them, and helpful suggestions on identification resources. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Workshop Leader: Geoff Hunt

Venue: Avalon House Hotel, The Square, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. (Eircode: R95 NA06).

Date: Saturday, 22nd June, 2024

Time: 10:00 – 15:00 (field work included)

Audience: Beginner to intermediate recorders

Fee: €20 (€10 student)

An Introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies - Meath

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Meath County Council Biodiversity Office for an introduction to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ireland. During this workshop we will look at the features used to identify Ireland’s Dragonfly and Damselfly species, how to survey for them, where to find them, and helpful suggestions on identification resources.

Workshop Leader: Michael Bell

Venue: Dunshaughlin Civic Offices, 16 Drumree Road, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. (Eircode: A85 PP71).

Date: Saturday, 29th June, 2024

Time: 10:00 – 15:00 (field work included)

Audience: Beginner to intermediate recorders

Fee: €20 (€10 student)