Skerries Wild Bee Festival 2024 takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024 at Skerries Mills Community Garden
Guided bumblebee walks
Guided bird walks and wildflower walks
Guest speakers including Professor Jane Stout, Brian Seales and Charlie Heasman
Pathways to nature and wellbeing talk with Dr. Christine Mullan-Jensen
Learn about the ‘All Ireland Pollinator Plan’ and get pollinator friendly gardening tips
Farming for biodiversity
How to propagate seeds and cuttings
Recording and monitoring biodiversity – what can I do?
Face painting and prizes for children’s bee and butterfly fancy dress, arts and crafts tent
For further details and booking visit www.fingal.ie/wildbeefestival
Suggested €5 donation for walks and talks
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