Cavan Biodiversity Week 2026

The drumlin landscapes of Cavan are rich in wildlife, and during Biodiversity Week 2026, people are invited to step into nature and experience that biodiversity up close. From walks and talks on nature to pollinator gardening, there is something for everyone to enjoy! See the full list of events below.

Schedule of Events

• • Guided Walk of Gartnanoul Loop Trail, Killykeen Forest Park
    Saturday 16 May
    10am
    Guided Walk of Gartnanoul Loop Trail, Killykeen Forest Park with Bird Watch Ireland and local ecologist Heather Bothwell
    
    
  • What's in the Wild at Castle Lake
    Saturday 16 May
    12pm
    'Join Elizabeth McKenna for bird spotting, discover local water quality through a live testing demonstration, and explore all things floral with Janet McGuigan.
    
    
  • Habitats Walk & Talk at Cavan Adventure Centre
    Sunday 17 May
    2:30pm
    Join Éanna ni Lamhna for a guided walk and talk exploring the habitats of Cavan Adventure Centre, from lakeshore and grassland to forest, followed by refreshments. Followed by Refreshments.
    Limited space is available,email - cavanheritage@cavancoco.ie to book!
    
    
  • Felting and biodiversity workshop
    Tuesday 19 May
    10:30am
    Felting and biodiversity workshop with Morag Donald at Cavan County Museum
    Limited space is available, call 049 8544070 to book.
    
    
  • Cavan Burren Geopark Guided Walk
    Wednesday 20 May
    2pm
    Cavan Burren Geopark Guided Walk exploring wildflower, peatlands and limestone landscape. Followed by Refreshments.
    Booking essential via www.cuilcaghlakelands.org/events
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    Discover the Hidden Life of Fartrin Bog
    Saturday 23 May
    11:00am
    Guided walk in Fatrin Bog relating to habitats and invertebrates - specifically moths and butterflies with Heather Bothwell and Rose Cremin from Butterfly Conservation NI.

For more information please email cavanheritage@cavancoco.ie.