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Bog of Allen Nature Centre

The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is being developed by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) as an international centre for peatland education, conservation and research. IPCC purchased the property in 2003 and have developed a 10 year plan towards the achievement of our goal. During your visit you will see the latest project that is being tackled and it will be possible for you to meet the staff and volunteers working in the centre. The centre is open all year round Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm for individual, school and special interest visits. Special week end openingS include the last sunday in May, July and November from 12noon to 4pm. School Visits April to October each year. If you have a group who wish to visit at weekends please contact IPCC directly and we will be happy to make an arrangement with you.

The Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore is an international centre for peatland education, conservation and research. Here you can explore the history of peat and the unique flora and fauna associated with bogs. Programmes for group visits include guided walks across the Bog of Allen, workshops on peat-free gardening and composting and visits to the Habitats and Gardens at the Nature Centre. Our gardens include Flytraps - an exhibition of insect eating plants from all over the world; lake, fen and bog habitats typical of the Bog of Allen and a Wildlife conservation garden. Admission Euro 5. Self Guiding Tours for individual visitors. The links below will help you to plan and get the most from your visit to us. We look forward to welcoming you.

Travelling to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

Bog of Allen Nature Centre Habitats & Gardens Guide

School and Special Interest Group Visits

Discover Primary Science School Visits

Bog of Allen Visitor Map and Guide

Lodge Bog, Co. Kildare Boardwalk Guide

How You Can Help

Wish List - Items we need to help complete our centre

Flytraps - garden of insect eating plants

Bog of Allen Survey 2004 & 2005

Events, Open Days & Workshops

Supporters and Sponsors of the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

IPCC's vision for the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

Pictures of the Volunteers and the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

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