National Biodiversity Week 2026

National Biodiversity Week starts today. It is a great opportunity to celebrate wildlife, to explore the variety of nature on our door step and to learn about protecting it.

We will share information on biodiversity throughout the week and we hope that one of these posts will inspire you to make one small change to help biodiversity in Clontarf.

A full list of all the events happening around the country can be found here.

Here are details of some events closer to home that may still have limited availability.

People for Bees – Irish Wildlife Trust
“…a short talk and a walk around the beautiful National Botanic Gardens, where we will learn about the importance of wild Irish bees, what we can do to protect them and how to identify Ireland’s common bumblebees. Discover the fascinating biology of bees as well as how to monitor the bees in your own garden or community space.” Saturday 16 th May –National Botanic Gardens - 11:00 to 13:00. Register here.

St Anne’s Allotments – Dublin City Council
Visit St Anne’s Allotments and get some great gardening and allotment tips. Saturday 16 th May – St Anne’s Park - 11:00 to 13:00. Register here.

Bikes, Birds & Biosphere: Dublin Port to Bull Island Bike Ride – Dublin City Council
“A guided bike ride from Dublin Port Greenway to Bull Island exploring the landscapes and wildlife of the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere.”
Saturday 16 th May – Sails Statue, Clontarf Prom, Alfie Byrne Road - 11:00 to 13:00. Register here.

Bee Walk – Irish Wildlife Trust
“…a walk around the National Botanic Gardens to learn about wild Irish bees. As we explore the Gardens, we will learn about the biology of Irish bees and their importance. Find out how to identify the common Irish bumblebees that you would find in a park or garden. Children and minors are very welcome but must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.”
Saturday 16 th May –National Botanic Gardens - 14:30 to 16:00. Register here.

Flora & Fauna Of North Bull Island Walk – Proinsias Mac an Bheatha
“…a walk around the National Botanic Gardens to learn about wild Irish bees. As we explore the Gardens, we will learn about the biology of Irish bees and their importance. Find out how to identify the common Irish bumblebees that you would find in a park or garden.
Children and minors are very welcome but must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.”
Friday 22 nd May – Happy Out, North Bull Island - 11:00 to 13:00. Register here.

A message from Clontarf Residents’ Association and Clontarf Tidy Towns