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NEW Research - A review of the nature conservation impacts of recreational access to the Welsh Countryside

A new research report reviewing the nature conservation impacts of recreational access to the Welsh Countryside has been commissioned by the Countryside Council for Wales.   It is increasingly recognised that recreational access to the countryside has a wide range of benefits, such as positive effects on health and well-being, economic benefits and an enha ... Read More >

An Taisce's NEW Biodiversity Booklet

To celebrate 2010 being ‘International Year for Biological Diversity’ An Taisce has just published a 16 page booklet about biodiversity and ecosystem services in Ireland called ‘Nature’s Way’.  The booklet is bursting with fun illustrations and cartoons by Cartoon Saloon, who earlier this year were nominated for an Osc ... Read More >

Presentations Online - Leave No Trace 'Workshop on Water'

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The IWT is conducting a survey of Ireland's native newt species and they need your help!!

If you would like to learn practical wildlife biology skills and help conserve one of Ireland's native amphibian species then register as a surveyor now.  This is a volunteer based survey and will be operating in counties Galway, Dublin, Monaghan and Waterford. As a volunteer surveyor you will be trained by the IWT in newt surveying techniques as well as fie ... Read More >

International Biodiversity Day: Magho Cliffs Nature Walk - 23rd May

2010 has been designated as the International Year for Biodiversity so why not come along and help celebrate by participating in our guided walk of the Magho Cliffs within Lough Navar Forest.  The cliffs offer one of the finest views in Ireland and they are home to a huge variety of plants and wildlife making it the perfect location for a guided walk. The ... Read More >

Heritage Week - 21st - 29th August

Each year many national and hundreds of local community organisations participate by organising events throughout the country. There is something to appeal to almost everyone and the main aim is to build awareness of our built, natural and cultural heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation. There is something taking place in every county and ... Read More >

Walk Across Europe

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Will and Away Survival Skills Weekends

As featured on RTE's "Ear to the Ground". Two fun filled days of learning how to survive in the Irish landscape. This course will cover topics such as ; finding ... Read More >

Will and Away Summer Camps

Give your children a great experience this summer, by sending them for three fun filled days of adventure at Ballinreeshig Nature Farm with Will and Away! The Will and Away summer camp;  *Introduces children to the wonders of nature *Encourages a spirit of co-operation and  good t ... Read More >

Introduction to Bushcraft Wilderness Survival Skills

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