Training & Events

Certified Awareness Course

The Certified Awareness Course comprises six hours of training and can be easily adapted for specific audiences, environments, or recreational needs. The one-day course is ideally suited to outdoor educators, teachers, college students, outdoor pursuit and recreation professionals, hiking club members, Tidy Towns Committees, community groups or anyone with an interest in learning more about...

World Migratory Bird Day

Light Pollution will be the focus of the World Migratory Bird Day 2022 campaign. Artificial light is increasing globally by at least 2 per cent per year and it is known to adversely affect many bird species. Light pollution is a significant threat to migratory birds, causing disorientation when they fly at night, leading to collisions with...

How to identify life on the Seashore – Bertra Beach

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

Join Padraic Creedon from Leave No Trace on Bertra Beach on Saturday, May 14th Learn how to identify different animal and plant species found on the shore and how that information can be used to help these wonderful habitats. Using a combination of printed and digital tools we will explore all the amazing life found...

Explorers Education Programme Primary School Workshops

The Explorers Education Programme promotes ocean awareness, knowledge and engagement, as well as supports ocean literacy and marine  education in primary schools. The workshops are dully funded by The Marine Institute and are available to primary schools in Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Wexford, Louth and Limerick. If you would like to introduce your students to...

Accredited Trainer CPD – Patricia Deane – MacGillycuddy Reeks

          This presentation and discussion will highlight the need to balance farming and recreation in the High Nature Value lands in the MacGillycuddy Reeks.   Topics will include: Designated land, Permissive Access, Landowner issues, Balancing recreation & farming, Raising awareness, Solutions and cooperation. Trisha Deane works with the Local Development Company...

World Bee Day

The United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution declaring 20 May as World Bee Day Every year on this day, the attention of the global public will be drawn to the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators. People will be reminded of the importance of bees for the entire humanity and invited...

International Day for Biological Diversity

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Leave No Trace have numerous HotSpot projects throughout the country promoting the protection of our biodiversity.

Regional Trainer Meet-up – Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park Church Hill,, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland

Date: Saturday, May 28th Location: Glenveagh National Park, Donegal Time: 10:00 -14:00   Introduction The Regional Trainer Meet-up is a chance for trainers to come together and meet face to face for a well-paced day at Glenveagh National Park in Donegal, filled with engaging discussions, lively practical sessions, and networking opportunities. The meet-up will take...

World Environmental Day

Sweden to host World Environment Day 2022 World Environment Day 2022 theme, ‘Only One Earth’, focuses on living sustainably in harmony with nature 2022 marks 50 years since Stockholm Conference which led to the designation of 5 June as World Environment Day Nairobi, 18 November 2021 – The Government of the Sweden will host World Environment Day 2022 in partnership...

Leave No Trace Trainer Course

Tollymore Co Down

Building on the introductory skills developed in the Certified Awareness Course the two-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course is a vital component of the national Leave No Trace Ireland programme....

World Oceans Day

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together Get involved 8 June and year-round with the World Ocean Day network! The 2022 Conservation Action Focus: collaborating to protect at least 30% of our blue planet for a healthy ocean and climate. https://www.campaignfornature.org/petition/?SQF_WOD Together we will grow the global movement to protect at least 30% of...