Events

Wicklow Mountains National Park: Bumblebees for Beginners, 29th May

Date Released: Friday, May 13, 2016

As pollinators decline over Ireland, never has the recording of bumblebees been so important. Join us for a short talk at the Education Centre Wicklow Mountains National Park and a walk around the Upper Lake area of Glendalough and learn how to identify these furry little insects.

Where: Meeting at the Education Centre, Miners’ Road by the Upper Lake, Glendalough.

When: Sunday 29^th May 2016 @ 11 AM

Practicalities: Adults and older children only. No dogs. This event is free of charge but please be aware that the Upper Lake car park (Wicklow County Council) has a €4 charge. There will be a short presentation about the ecology and identification of bumblebees at the Education Centre. This will be followed by a short, easy walk around the Upper lake area of Glendalough to search for and find bumblebees. The event should conclude by 12.30 PM.

Booking: Booking is essential. To book, please phone the Information Office Tel: 0404 45425 (open daily, 10 am to 5.30 pm). Booking will be taken from Sunday 15^th May.

For more information about events at Wicklow Mountains National Park, please see our website www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie or contact us at 0404 45656 / 0404 45425 or email wickloweducationcentre@npws.gov.ie