Events
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World Migratory Bird Day
Celebrated each year around the world, World Migratory Bird Day connects people, organizations, and communities through education, events, and action. Activities range from bird walks and festivals to community science, habitat restoration, and policy engagement. World Migratory Bird Day emphasizes that migratory bird conservation is a shared responsibility. By working together across countries and flyways, […]
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Save Lough Neagh Film Festival & Conference
Lough Neagh Discovery CentreOn Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, the Save Lough Neagh campaign will be holding the Save Lough Neagh Film Festival & Conference at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island. Free tickets are available at saveloughneagh.com Register for a free ticket for the Film Festival and view the schedule starting from 9am both days […]
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Community Farming Gathering 2026
Jubilee Farm, 50 Glenburn Road, Glynn, Larne BT40 3JYThe Landworkers’ Alliance Northern Ireland and the CSA Network are delighted to announce our next community farming gathering in May 2026, kindly hosted by Jubilee Farm, Larne.
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International Day of Argania
The argan tree (Argania spinosa) is a native species of the sub-Saharan region of Morocco, in the southwest of the country, which grows in arid and semiarid areas. It’s the defining species of a woodland ecosystem, also known as Arganeraie, which is rich in endemic flora. It is resilient to a harsh environment under water […]
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Uachtatán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly at DCU Annual Conference
DCUDublin City University’s Institute for Climate and Society annual conference. The theme is climate action in a time of crisis and the key note speaker for this year will be Uachtatán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly.
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International Day of Plant Health
The United Nations designated 12 May as the International Day of Plant Health to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
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Introduction to Navigation Skills
Tollymore Forest ParkJoin Field Studies Ireland for a practical, fully outdoor workshop based in Tollymore Forest Park and the lowlands of the Mourne Mountains, introducing the essential skills of map reading, navigation, and route planning.
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A million Acts of Hope
Hundreds of charities, community and faith groups come together for A Million Acts of Hope, 13-20 May.
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International Day of Living Together in Peace
2026 Theme: Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and Reconciliation The theme “Living Together in Peace: Building Trust through Dialogue, Inclusion and Reconciliation” feels especially timely in 2026. At the start of the year, the United Nations Secretary-General pointed to a world marked by strain and uncertainty, while urging renewed commitment to cooperation through the Pact […]
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International Day of Light
On this Day, UNESCO calls to strengthen scientific cooperation and harness its potential to foster peace and sustainable development.