Special biodiversity week event to take place in Tipperary this weekend
Cabragh Wetlands will host a special biodiversity event this Saturday from 2pm to 5pm
The bogs and wetlands of Cabragh Wetlands are home to remarkably diverse ecosystems and biodiverse habitats and are also among the most effective natural carbon sinks, storing vast amounts of carbon in their soils.
Tipperary Green Business Network invites the public to a special Biodiversity Week 2026 event at Cabragh Wetlands, Holycross, Thurles, on Saturday 23 May from 2pm to 5pm.
Michael Long, Ecologist and chairperson of Cabragh Wetlands, will give a talk on Earth Literacy.
Renowned photographer and author Tina Claffey will present Wonders of the Living Bog, a Seasonal Journey through Macro Photography.
Following the talks, attendees can join a guided walk through the wetlands led by Michael Long.
This is a free event, but registration is essential.
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You can register on Eventbrite here.
They advise those attending to wear suitable footwear.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.