MU Biodiversity Day
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Biodiversity Walk and Mini-Bioblitz
Please join us for a biodiversity walk around the amazing grounds of Maynooth University and St Partick’s Pontifical University. Along the way you will hear about the great work of the Maynooth Green Campus and their efforts to protect and promote biodiversity on our campuses from Dr Jim Carolan, Maynooth Green Campus chair and Biodiversity WG leader. We will also conduct a quick bioblitz by collecting some plants and pollinators along the way and bring them back to one of our labs for identification.
Date & Time: 22nd May Time-12 noon to 2pm
Location: Meet outside the main entrance at the TSI Building
Open to MU & SPPU staff and students, members of the public, and children are welcome. Parking – yes. Unrestricted outside academic term (From Friday 9th May)
Please register through Eventbrite. For further information, please contact Dr Jim Carolan at [email protected]
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Natural Capital Ireland (NCI) coordinator Deirdre Lane and Dr Maria (Callanan) Fitzpatrick
MU is delighted to welcome Maria and Deirdre for an interactive talk on the concept of natural capital, a way to understand the value nature provides and our dependence on it. As part of Kildare Biodiversity Week, Friday 16th – 25th May, and the Kildare PPN Climate Series.
Date & Time: 22nd May Time-18.30 pm
Location: School of Education room SE013 (ground floor)
Refreshments will be served!
Open to MU & SPPU staff and students, members of the public, and children are welcome. Parking – yes. Unrestricted outside academic term (From Friday 9th May)
Please register through Eventbrite.
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Birdwatching on Campus: Discovering Biodiversity at Dusk
Birdwatching is a delightful activity that combines the thrill of exploration with the peacefulness of nature. It's an excellent way to explore the biodiversity right on our campus, especially during the serene hours of dusk. As the sun sets, the campus transforms into an orchestra of birdsong, offering a unique experience for both seasoned birdwatchers and newcomers alike.
The Magic of Dusk: Dusk is a particularly special time for birdwatching. As the day transitions into night, many birds become more active. This is when they call out to each other, either to mark their territory or to communicate with their flock. The fading light creates a perfect backdrop for observing these winged wonders without the distractions of daytime hustle and bustle.
We will be joined by Tom McCormack, Brendan Murphy and Anthony from the BirdWatch Ireland-Kildare branch for an all-time favourite: a wonderful dusk chorus walk on campus!
Date & Time: 22nd May Time-7.30 pm
Location: Meet at the South Campus Gates, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
Open to MU & SPPU staff and students, members of the public, and children are welcome.
Parking – yes. Unrestricted outside academic term (from Friday 9th May)
Please, register through Eventbrite. For further information, please contact Dr Jim Carolan at [email protected]