Red Deer bellowing during annual Rut. Photo: Peter O’Toole
BIODIVERSITY WEEK 2019 @ KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK
Saturday 18th May (2.30PM – 4.00PM)
Tree Walk with Killarney National Park Guid
Join us on a walk of Killarney House Demesne where we can see and identify some of the most remarkable trees growing in our garden
Killarney House and Gardens, Killarney National Park
Booking required. bookingskillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie / +353 85 8017973
Saturday 18TH & Sunday 19TH May
Family Fun Days
Join us on A Family Fun Day to celebrate Biodiversity Week
Killarney National Park Education Centre, Knockreer Demesne
Booking Required. Knpeducationcentre@Eircom.Net / +353 64 6635966
Sunday 19th May (2.30PM )
Wildlife Wander with Park Guide
Join us on a Wildlife Wander of Killarney House and Gardens. Find out more about the wild side of these beautiful formal gardens
Killarney House and Gardens, Killarney National Park
Booking required. bookingskillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie / +353 85 8017973
Tuesday 21st May
Blue Pool Walk with Park Guide
Walk with our park guides through the Blue Pool Nature Reserve
Booking required. bookingskillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie / +353 85 8017973
Wednesday 22nd May
Nocturnal Nature Ramble
Join us on A Nocturnal Nature Ramble to Find out more about Wildlife At Nighttime
Killarney National Park Education Centre, Knockreer Demesne
Booking Required. Knpeducationcentre@eircom.net / +353 64 6635966
Wednesday 22nd May (7.00PM)
“Deer Oh Deer” What Do You Know?
Family/Kids Event
Learn All About Our Native Red Deer in Killarney National Park
Killarney House and Gardens, Killarney National Park
Booking Required. bookingskillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie / +353 85 8017973
Friday 24th May (2.30PM)
European Day of Parks
Arthur Young Trail with National Park Guides
Celebrate European Day of Parks by joining Park Guides On The Arthur Young Trail
Booking Required. bookingskillarneyhouse@chg.gov.ie / +353 85 8017973
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th MAY
Junior Ranger Camp
Enjoy A Camp In Killarney National Park which includes Hikes, Badger Sett Watching, Bat Walks and Much More.
Cost: €105 Per Child (Overnight)
Booking Required. knpeducationcentre@eircom.net / +353 64 6635966
Saturday 25th May (All Day)
Wildlife Watch Scavenger Hunt
Have fun in the gardens and woods of Killarney House as you search high and low for wildlife
Killarney House and Gardens, Killarney National Park
NO booking required
Sunday 26th May (3.00PM)
Hiding in Plain Sight – Secrets of our Urban Wildlife
Our towns and cities are home to a surprising amount of wildlife that is adapting to living alongside humans. What is it about these species that helps them thrive in urban areas?
(A talk followed by short stroll)
Killarney House and Gardens, Killarney National Park
NO booking required