Tag Archives: Bog of Allen Nature Centre
International Bog Day 2015 at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
PRESS RELEASE Issue Date: 16th July 2015 International Bog Day at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Save the date and join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for International Bog Day at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre from … Continue reading
Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June
Press Release 2nd June 2015 Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June Join the IPCC in the wildlife gardens of the Bog of Allen Nature Centre this Friday 5th June from 10am-4pm and celebrate World Environment … Continue reading
Biodiversity Celebrations at Girley Bog, Co. Meath 2015
Press Release: 13th may 2015 Experience practical bog conservation, Celebrate Biodiversity Week, the IPCC Girley Bog Biodiversity Event On Sunday 17th May between 2-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) invite you to celebrate Biodiversity Week with us on Girley Bog … Continue reading
Kildare Launch of Biodiversity Week
Press Release 11th May 2015 Kildare Launch of Biodiversity Week 2015 at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre With the support of Kildare County Council and the Irish Environmental Network the Bog of Allen Naure Centre in Lullymore will host … Continue reading
Peat Free Wildlife Gardens Receive GIY Get Ireland Growing Award
Press Release: 7th April 2015 Peat Free wildlife Gardens Receive GIY Get Ireland Growing Award The Bog of Allen Nature Centre run by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council were delighted to be awarded funds to continue with the development of … Continue reading
March Wildlife Watch – Shamrock
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th March here at home and abroad there is only one wildlife species that suits the celebrations best, the Shamrock (‘Seamróg’ in Irish). The shamrock is known around the world as one … Continue reading
March Wildlife Watch – Red Squirrel
Last year there was great excitement at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre as a new species to the area was identified, the Red Squirrel (Iora Rua). Although the red squirrels do not hibernate they do become less active in … Continue reading
February Wildlife Watch – Badger
One of the many dangers to wildlife is traffic on our roads. This weeks species the Badger (Broc) I unfortunately saw as road kill along the R409 last week. The badger is one of Ireland’s noctural mammals that emerge from … Continue reading
February Wildlife Watch – Snowdrop
The start of Spring brings one of the first well known wild flowers to our communities, the Snowdrop (Plúirín sneachta). The arrival of the snowdrop is considered a sign that the worst of Winter is over. Although the snowdrop escaped … Continue reading
February Wildlife Watch – Frog
This month the Irish Peatland Conservation Council launches its annual Hop To It Frog survey asking members of the public to send their frog sightings to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. The Common Frog (Loscann Coiteann) Ireland’s only species … Continue reading