Offaly locals invited to explore nature during Biodiversity Week events across the county
Events will take place across Offaly over the next few days for Biodiversity Week
Offaly County Council, Offaly Libraries and local groups are inviting people of all ages to get out and explore nature during Biodiversity Week, taking place from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 24.
A diverse programme of walks talks, and family-friendly activities will celebrate the rich wildlife and natural heritage of the county.
Events will take place across Offaly throughout the week, with opportunities to learn about birds, bats, wetlands, swifts and local biodiversity projects. Offaly Libraries will also be promoting biodiversity-themed activities and encouraging the public to engage with nature through books, displays and events.
Highlights from the Offaly Biodiversity Week programme include:
All Week – Biodiversity Week activities at Offaly Libraries from 8am–5pm, with details available through Offaly Libraries social media channels.
Saturday 16th May – Irish Forest Owners Family Forestry Day, Derrybeg, Killeigh from 09:00 – 16:30. Booking required.
The programme aims to encourage communities to connect with nature and better understand the importance of protecting biodiversity in Offaly.
Crann Guided Walk at Lloyd Park, Tullamore from 2.30pm–4.30pm.
Full event details can be found by searching “Offaly” on the biodiversityweek.ie website.
Wednesday 20th May – The Peregrine Falcons of Tullamore with Ricky Whelan at Tullamore Parish Centre from 6pm–7pm. Booking required.
Thursday 21st May – Blundell Bat House Ribbon Cutting at Blundell Park, Edenderry from 1.30pm–3pm. RSVP via [email protected].
Friday 22nd May – Dancing Dippers Walk with Alex Copland along the Camcor River in Birr at 7pm.
Sunday 24th May – Welcome Back the Swifts with Ricky Whelan and Therese Kelly in Banagher from 6pm–8pm.
The programme aims to encourage communities to connect with nature and better understand the importance of protecting biodiversity in Offaly.
Biodiversity includes all living things — from birds and bats to wildflowers, hedgerows and pollinators — and plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting human wellbeing.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend events, learn new skills and discover the wildlife on their doorstep. Events are free of charge, though some require advance booking due to limited capacity.