Tag Archives: Bog of Allen Nature Centre
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
January Wildlife Watch – Hare
The Irish hare (Giorra Éireannach) is a native mammal that is widespread in Ireland. They can be found both in upland and lowland grassland, bogland or coastal habitats and even in urban environments such as retail/office spaces in located on … Continue reading
Events
Féile an Dúlra 2025 – The IPCC’s Festival of Nature IPCC offer citizen science skill-sharing days and free nature themed public event throughout the year and you are invited. At this time, not all final details for upcoming events are … Continue reading