Wexford County Council’s Climate Action & Biodiversity Fortnight 2025 is about raising awareness on actions and measures we can all do at a personal and local level and to showcase some of the projects and initiatives underway across our County.
The fortnight serves as a platform to inspire action and drive positive change at local level. Attendance at all events is free, with booking required for some events.
The following events are particularly focused on biodiversity. For the combined Climate Action, Bike Week and Biodiversity events list go to Climate Action & Biodiversity Fortnight 2025 | Wexford County Council
If you have any questions about one of the events below, please email biodiversity@wexfordcoco.ie
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Wednesday, 14th May |
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Land Art Making, Redmond Park, Wexford Join Mayumi, a Wexford based artist, to create your own land art with natural materials found in the park. The event is part of “Enchanted Ecology – Redmond Park Land Art Project”. All ages welcome. Time: 11am – 1pm Date: Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 Location: Redmond Park, Wexford Booking: No booking necessary. Enquiries please contact: mayumi_nakabayashi@hotmail.com |
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Thursday, 15th May |
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Arthurstown Coastal Walk followed by an Underwater Biodiversity Photography Display by Ivan Donoghue Join us on this scenic estuary trail through Dunbrody demesne which boasts stunning views as far as Hook Head and Creaden Head. The trail overlooks Passage East, Crooke and further down the river, Woodstown Strand. The walk will be followed by an underwater biodiversity photography display in the Kings Bay Inn. Light refreshments available afterwards. Time: 11am (Coastal Walk commences) 12.30pm – 1pm (Photography Display) Date: Thursday, 15th May, 2025 Location: Coastal Walk starts & finishes at Arthurstown Village Car Park. Underwater Biodiversity Photography Display in the Kings Bay Inn, Arthurstown. Booking: Limited spaces, booking essential. To book your place, click here (then click on "continue without an account") |
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Saturday, 17th May |
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Biodiversity Farm Walk, The Poole Family Farm, Gorey Join Alan & Cheryl Poole at Rose Bridge Farm for a walk around their intensive dairy farm located just outside Gorey in North County Wexford. This farm is a place where the Poole Family implement their passion for biodiversity, striving to show that food production and biodiversity can co-exist. On the walk you will see a modern dairy farm set up, and also the management techniques and works being implemented on the farm to encourage nature to flourish. You will see the swift project incorporated into a cattle shed, and the special wall built in 2024 to give sand martins a permanent home. In the valley you’ll encounter the River Bann and hear about work being done to protect it. Time: 10.30am – 1 pm Date: Saturday, 17th May, 2025 Location: Rose Bridge Farm, Gorey Booking: Limited spaces, booking required. To book your place, email climateaction@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Sunday, 18th May |
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Biodiversity & Geology Family Cycle at Hook Head Join us for a 12km round-trip family cycle at Hook Head! Starting at Hookless Village, the cycle will stop outside Hook Lighthouse for a talk by Jim Hurley on the geology and natural features of the area. Then after some refreshments, we return back to Hookless Village. Time: 11am – 1pm Date: Sunday, 18th May Location: Start & finish at entrance to Hookless Village. Suitability: All children must be at least 10 years of age. Maximum of two children to one supervising adult. Participants must use a roadworthy bicycle. Hi-viz & helmets must be worn. Booking: Free event but pre-registration is essential. To book your place, email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie or visit Bike Week Wexford 2025 |
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Sunday, 18th May |
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Seashore Explore at Kilmore Quay
Join Thérèse of Seashore Explore for a family friendly afternoon at the Little Beach in Kilmore Quay. Learn more about the rich coastal biodiversity in this area. Let's see what we can find when the low tide reveals the wonderful sea life that lives here. Suitability: This is a family friendly event. Ages 3 to 83 are welcome. All children must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian. Time: 3pm – 4:30 pm Date: Sunday, 18th May Location: The Little Beach, Kilmore Quay (next to the harbour) Suitability: This is a family friendly event. Ages 3 to 93 are welcome. All children must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian. Booking: Free event but pre-registration is essential. To book your place, email seashoreexplore@gmail.com or visit |
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Tuesday, 20th May |
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Wildlife in your Garden with David Daly, New Ross Library To celebrate Biodiversity Week, New Ross Library is delighted to welcome renowned wildlife artist David Daly. David, a member of the ‘Society of Wildlife Artists’ (SWLA), will provide an illustrated talk on ‘Wildlife in your Garden’. He has also participated in ‘The Artists for Nature’ (ANF) projects in Poland, Extremadura Spain, Loire Valley France and Israel. Time: 7pm Date: Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 Location: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New Ross Y34 NW56 Booking: Registration is required. To book your place, phone 051 421877 or email newrosslibrary@wexfordcoco.ie or visit New Ross Library – Upcoming Events |
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Tuesday, 20th May |
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The Importance of Sustainable Lighting Design in Tackling Light Pollution, Gorey Library Join us to learn more about preserving dark skies with Kerem Ali Asforoglu, an expert on light pollution which is a big issue for wildlife. Kerem was involved in the Mayo Dark Skies project in Wild Nephin, now a National park, and has also won awards for the sensitive lighting of Newport Church. Time: 7pm – 8pm Date: Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 Location: Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey Y25 WK37 Booking: Registration required. To book your place, phone 053 9483820 or email goreylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie or visit Gorey Library – Upcoming Events |
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Thursday, 22nd May |
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LAWPRO School Event, Davidstown, Enniscorthy LAWPRO will hold an event with Wexford County Council Biodiversity Office and Davidstown National School exploring how our rivers and streams are vital habitats for wildlife and essential to a healthy environment. Children will get the opportunity to take part in kick sampling which will look at the invertebrates living in the river and how they can be indicators of water quality. (Restricted to Davidstown National School). Date: Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 |
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Thursday, 22nd May |
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Bat Talk, Enniscorthy Library Wexford Bat Group - The initiative came from Wexford farmer, Alan Poole who engaged with known acquaintances and local expertise to form the core team. Graeme Blyth and Kyle Kenny joined in support roles. The main mission of the group is to educate the Wexford community on the importance of our native bat species, to kill myths and generally to promote their protection. Through the activities we undertake to generate enthusiasm and understanding of the vital role the bats play in our natural world. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 Location: Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Road, Enniscorthy Y21 AD92 Booking: Booking essential. To book your place, phone 053 9236055 or email enniscorthylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Friday, 23rd May – Saturday, 24th May |
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Office of Public Works (OPW) Bio Blitz, JFK Arboretum, New Ross Calling all young budding naturalists, botanists and ecologists! The OPW invites families, nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages to its Bio Blitz at JFK Arboretum where they can join experts in their fields (literally!) for walks and workshops over a 24 hour period. No experience necessary, just bring your senses of curiosity and inner geographer! Suitable footwear and clothing advised. Time: Commencing at 3pm on 23rd May & finishing at 3pm on 24th May. Dates: Friday, 23rd May, 2025 – Saturday, 24th May, 2025 Booking: Limited spaces, booking required. For booking details, email jfkarboretum@opw.ie Location: JFK Arboretum, Ballysop, New Ross Y34KA48 |
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Saturday, 24th May |
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Connections Festival with Tomhaggard Clean Coasts, Kilmore Quay There’s something for everyone at the Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Festival which celebrates the Joy of Living by the Sea. Feel free to participate in the wide range of events taking place from exploring rock pools to trying your hand at snorkelling (restrictions apply) or visit any of the numerous stalls and exhibits including a traditional Lobsterpot Weavers Exhibit. Time: 9.30am – 5pm Date: Saturday, 24th May, 2025 Location: Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford Further details available on Facebook. |
Additional Events:
For details of other climate-related events outside Climate Action Week, please click here
Wexford County Council Climate Action Week 2025 coincides with:
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National BikeWeek 2025 which takes place 10th – 18th May, 2025.
For further information on Wexford Bike Week events, please click here
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Invasive Species Week 2025 which takes place 12th – 18th May, 2025.
For details of local and national events, please click here
- National Biodiversity Week 2025 takes place 16th – 25th May, 2025.
For details of local and national events, please click here
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