Workshops

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to say that 2022 sees the re-commencement of our  Workshop Programme. We are planning to cover a variety of topics including Explore Your Shore!; Dragonfly Ireland; Butterfly Monitoring; Bumblebee Monitoring, and much more. Check this page regularly for updates and links to buy tickets.

Please review workshop terms and conditions at the bottom of the page

Pollinator identification workshop ran by the National Biodiversity Data Centre in 2018

Bumblebee Monitoring Workshop

Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare

Saturday, 21st of May 10am-3pm

Join this workshop to learn how to identify and monitoring bumblebees. By monitoring bumblebees,  you are providing us with vital data that will be used to assess the impact of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Dragonfly Ireland Workshop: An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

The Sports Pavillion, Tolka Valley Park, Dublin

Wednesday May 25th 2022 – 10am to 3pm

Workshop Leader: Dave Wall

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Dublin City Council 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, and where to find them. We will explore Tolka Valley Park to practice our field skills and hopefully spot some of the many species to be found in the Tolka Valley Park Wetlands. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

 

Butterfly Identification workshop in Lough Boora in 2016

Butterfly Monitoring Workshop

Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Rathangan, Co. Kildare

Friday, 27th of May 10am-3pm

Join this workshop run by Jesmond Harding from Butterfly Conservation to learn how to identify Ireland’s butterflies and how to monitor them through the National Biodiversity Data Centre. Butterflies are important indicators of the health of Ireland’s environment. They are an ideal insect group to monitor as there is a small number of species, have strong associations with foodplants and vegetation types, respond quickly to changes in weather.

Dragonfly Ireland Workshop: An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Mohill Family Support Centre, Mohill, Co. Leitrim

Saturday May 28th 2022 – 10am to 3pm

Workshop Leader: Michael Bell

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Leitrim County Council 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, and where to find them. We will visit local wetland habitats in search of dragonflies and damselflies, including the elusive Irish Damselfly. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Dragonfly Ireland Workshop: An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Sheskinmore Nature Reserve, Co. Donegal

Saturday June 25th 2022 – 10am to 3pm

Workshop Leader: Dave Wall

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and the National Parks and Wildlife Service 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. We will visit local wetland habitats in search some of the dragonfly and damselfly species found on this beautiful and remote stretch of the Irish Coastline. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Dragonfly Ireland Workshop: An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Belcarra Community Centre, Co. Mayo

Saturday July 9th 2022 – 10am to 3pm

Workshop Leader: Michael Bell

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Belcarra Tidy Towns, and Mayo County Council 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 and where to find them. We will visit local wetland habitats in search some of the dragonfly and damselfly species found in this area. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Dragonfly Ireland Workshop: An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park, Co. Kerry

Saturday July 9th 2022 – 10am to 3pm

Workshop Leader: Geoff Hunt

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Kerry County Council 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, and where to find them. We will visit local wetland habitats in search some of the dragonfly and damselfly species found in the area. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Chrysis impressa - Owen Beckett

Identifying Ireland's Wasps

Location: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve

Date: Saturday July 30th 10am-3pm (fieldwork included)

Workshop leader: Owen Beckett

This workshop provides an introduction to Ireland’s wasps. During this workshop we will look at the features used to identify Ireland’s wasp species, as well as their life cycles, habitats and where to find them. The main focus will be on social and solitary wasps. This will be followed by a visit to a local nature reserve to search for wasps and test your identification skills! This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their knowledge.

Dragonfly Ireland Workshop: An introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies

Saturday September 17th 2022 – 10am to 3pm

Workshop Leader: Dave Wall

Join the National Biodiversity Data Centre and Wexford County Council 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, and where to find them. We will visit local wetland habitats in search some of the dragonfly and damselfly species found in the area, including migrant species from Europe and farther afield. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their identification skills.

Workshop and terms and conditions

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