Training Events and Workshops

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The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to announce a comprehensive biodiversity training framework, which includes both hands-on workshops and online learning opportunities. Workshops and field days, led by NBDC staff or partner organisations, provide practical learning experiences to enhance your biodiversity skills. To complement the in-person workshops, the NBDC offers online courses through Ireland’s Biodiversity Learning Platform, allowing you to deepen your understanding of biodiversity topics at your own pace.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Additional training events will be made available throughout the year.

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Previous Training Events in 2025

Workshops:

Winter Tree and Shrub Identification

Solitary Bee: Mining Bees Identification

Introduction to Irish Vegetation Classification

Introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Garden Moth ID and Recording

Social Wasps Identification

Summer Grass Identification

Asteraceae (yellow): Daisy Family

Introduction to Hoverfly Identification

Insect Microscope Identification

 

Field Days:

Insect Identification with Owen Beckett

Plant Identification with Paul Green

 

Webinars (Click to watch):

Gardening for Biodiversity with the All Ireland Pollinator Plan

Introduction to Invasive Species in Ireland

Introduction to Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal and Biodiversity Maps

Ireland’s 2025 Contingency Response the Invasive Asian Hornet

Kindly note that workshops may be cancelled if a minimum number of registrations is not met or in the case of adverse weather conditions.

We appreciate your understanding.