Wild Bee Festival 2024

The Wild Bee Festival is an annual event coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre to raise awareness of Ireland's pollinators and how to help them in local communities.

Join us for a weekend for free talks and workshops led by biodiversity experts, council staff and community groups, learn more about these important insects and how to help them in our communities.

The 2024 Wild Bee Festival is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre in collaboration with Galway City Council.

Saturday 17th August:
10:00 - How can Communities Help Pollinators? - Kate Chandler, National Biodiversity Data Centre
11:00 - Creating Community Meadows in Galway City - Rob Steed, Galway City Council
12:00 - Saving the Large Carder Bee - Grace Clinton, Fenit’s Changing Tides
14:00 - Wildflower Seed Collection Workshop - Dr. Úna Fitzpatrick, National Biodiversity Data Centre (Numbers are limited for this workshop. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.)
14:00 - Helping Biodiversity in Barna Woods (guided walk) - Paula Kearney, Galway City Council

Sunday 18th August
10:00 - Learn about Ireland's Bumblebees - Dr. Úna Fitzpatrick, National Biodiversity Data Centre
11:00 - Biodiversity in Merlin Woods - Friends of Merlin Woods
12:00 - Helping Pollinators in Galway City - Workshop & Discussion

Please note children must be accompanied at all times. For the Barna Woods walk, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Please bring your own refreshments