We are delighted to announce the following talks over the summer of 2024. We have a wide range of talks scheduled.
Where: Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98VY72.
Practicalities: Free of charge. Allow between 1-1/2 hours for the talk and questions.
Parking: Parking is available free of charge at the rescue base.
Booking: Not required. For more information, phone 0404 45425. Arrive early to get a seat!
This event is organised by education staff based at Wicklow Mountains National Park who are employed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service.
Thursday 4th July, 7.30pm
Restoring The Earth, Patch By Patch – how to give nature a chance to heal by building an Ark (an Act of Restorative Kindness to the Earth).
By Mary Reynolds: reformed landscape gardener, author and nature activist
Thursday 11th July, 7.30pm
Insect Hunting in Glendalough: a summer spent looking for insects in the Glendalough valley.
By Kieran Finch
Thursday 18th July, 7.30pm
Wicklow Mountains National Park: 2024 and beyond.
By Anne Fitzpatrick, District Conservation Officer, WMNP.
Thursday 25th July, 7.30pm
Heritage Hiking Wicklow: Hidden Stories of the Wicklow Mountains.
By Isabel Clissmann
Thursday 1st August, 7.30pm
Reading The Landscape Through Irish Place Names.
By Ruairí Mac an Tuile, Education Officer, WMNP
Thursday 8th August, 7.30pm
The Secret Life of Crows.
By Ricky Whelan. Biodiversity Officer, Co. Offaly
Thursday 15th August, 7.30pm
An Odyssey Of Orchids – travels in search of Ireland’s orchids.
By Declan Murphy, ornithologist and author
Thursday 22nd August, 7.30pm
On Medieval Pilgrimage To Glendalough – archaeological discoveries along St Kevin’s Pilgrims Road in the Wicklow Mountains.
By Professor Aidan O’Sullivan, UCD School of Archaeology