A number of events will be taking place throughout Leinster in the coming weeks to celebrate National Biodiversity Week, two of which will be in Kildare.
From May 19-27, environmental groups will be celebrating National Biodiversity Week with over 50 free events across Leinster.
A bat walk will take place on the canal in Naas on May 23 at 9.30pm, which will begin at Naas Public Library.
As this walk will conclude after dark, people are asked to please bring a torch if they have one.
All are welcome, however, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Some parts of walk may not be accessible to wheelchairs or buggies.
A show on May 27 in Lullymore West will show how habitat management has helped to conserve endangered species such as Marsh Fritillary over the past 10 years.
The talk will also discuss how important citizen science monitoring schemes are in understanding Ireland’s butterfly populations.
The talk will be followed by a guided butterfly walk to Lullymore West bog. Participants will have the opportunity to use butterfly nets for a close up of the different butterflies observed and will use charts to identify the species.
The walk will include wet boggy terrain so waterproof footwear is recommended.
The free event takes place from 12-3pm.
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