History, Heritage & Culture

Wild Kildare in association with Naas Tidy Towns invite you to an outdoor talk and walk about the swift in the town. We will have a look at some of its nest sites and speak about this amazing bird whose life is spent almost entirely in the air. Later we will have a look at […]

Hosted by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and supported by Waterways Ireland enjoy a walk along the banks of the Grand Canal and discover the variety of  biodiversity that call both the still water and canal banks their home. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week […]

Disused sandpits and quarries are often overlooked habitats that contain wildflowers that are now scarce in the general farmed landscape due to modern intensive farming practices. Wild Kildare will introduce you to many of these stunning plants that are in flower at this time of the year. Meeting Point: The Sandpit is located on the […]

Christopher Moriarty, author of The River Liffey: History and Heritage is giving a talk in Newbridge Library on Saturday 18th May 2019 during Biodiversity Week 2019. The title of the talk is “The Liffey: a source of Biodiversity”. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has […]

Kilcullen Tidy Towns will launch its exciting Pollinator and Beehive Project followed by a short visit to the bee hives (weather permitting). The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised to develop awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to better understand its value […]

Come along to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre and discover how to make your garden bee-tastic with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council Discover the world of pollinators including wildflowers and hibernation tips to attract them to your garden. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week […]

Time: 16:00 – 18:00 Location: Kildoon Wood. Meeting point: Meet at the interpretative sign just inside the main entrance to the wood. Admission: Free event - No booking required. Suitability: Suitable for children. Wear appropriate Clothing and Footwear. Take a gentle stroll with Wild Kildare around Kildoon Wood enjoying the wildlife it has to offer […]

  Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch invites you to a walk along the Grand Canal westward from the old Odlums Mill, starting from the “winding hole” or turning point, at the Sallins Bridge, as far as the Leinster aqueduct. The canal from Sallins was opened to traffic in 1779 and a twice weekly passenger service from […]

Come along to Naas and learn about bats with Kildare Bat Group. Meet at the library steps at The Harbour in Naas and walk from there to Old Town and back. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised to develop awareness of the […]

Creating native habitats and planting plans for pollinators in any space from small to large in your garden or in your community. This event will bring together a host of local experts on biodiversity, habitats and pollinators, for a practical evening on how to develop your garden or community space into a pollinator and wildlife […]

  Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch invites you to a walk in Mullaghreelan Wood, Near Athy, and allows this picturesque old woodland estate to offer a unique forest experience. Adjoining Kilkea Castle, which was built in 1180 AD, Mullaghreelan Wood encircles a hill top rath which overlooks Kilkea Castle, and offers excellent views westward over the […]

Wild Kildare in association with Celbridge Tidy Towns invite you to an outdoor talk about the Swift. We will have a look at the Colony of this remarkable bird that spends only three months of the year in Ireland and what we are doing to save them in Celbridge as part of our Wild Kildare […]

Kildare bat group with Maynooth Tidy Towns, NUIM Green Campus and Maynooth Men’s Shed will host a bat walk through the grounds of St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. Location: Meet at the walked garden NUIM Note: This event maybe cancelled in the event of rain. No dogs allowed. Suitability: Suitable for Children. Wear appropriate Clothing and […]

Maynooth Tidy Towns together with Kildare Bat Group will be hosting a Bat Walk and Talk led by Anna Collins. Location: Entrance to St. Patrick’s College,Maynooth University South Campus. Admission: Free event - No booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our […]

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch invites you to a walk in Pollardstown Fen to identify and enjoy the bird life in this nature reserve of international importance. Situated on the northern margin of the Curragh, Pollardstown Fen is approximately 3km from Newbridge, County Kildare. The area of the fen is 220 hectares, and a significant percent […]

Wild Kildare invite you to a talk about the Swift at Burtown House. Come along and learn about the amazing life of this aerial acrobat as well as having a look at where they are nesting here. We will also talk about Wild Kildare’s Swift Nest Box Project to help keep them in the skies […]

Wild Kildare invite you to a talk about the Swift at Burtown House. Come along and learn about the amazing life of this aerial acrobat as well as having a look at where they are nesting here. We will also talk about Wild Kildare’s Swift Nest Box Project to help keep them in the skies […]

Pat Bell from Butterfly Conservation Ireland will give a talk on the Butterflies of Castletown. Location: The Hunting room Castletown Suitability: Suitable for Children. Booking: First come first seated admission for 90 max. Admission: Free event. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised […]

Derrybeg Farm will host a talk on our not-for-profit business model, which is called community supported agriculture (CSA). This will be followed by a farm walk. Derrybeg Farm integrates community and agriculture in a mixed, bio diverse, sustainable and environmentally responsible farm. The farm is managed by a voluntary steering group and employs one two […]

To celebrate Biodiversity week, come along to the Stable Wing of Castletown House and see some of our native birds of prey with our friends from Raven Haven. Please note: Due to the nature of this event, dogs will not be allowed into this area. Location: Stable Wing, Castletown House. Admission: Free event. The theme […]

Wild Kildare invites Children on a Nature hunt on the Canal Track and in the adjacent Park where we will seek to find birds, butterflies, bugs, wildflowers and more. Location: Rathangan. Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance to the Park beside the Canal. Admission: Free event - No booking required. Suitability: Suitable for children. Wear […]

Kildare Yarn Bomb - a celebration of the creativity in the county. The hands of a thousand people make this happen each year. So come along and see this explosion of colour and art in Newbridge Liffey Linear Park  launching on Friday 31st May at 7pm. What better way to get you in the mood […]