Free Biodiversity Training Series - In a time of great change, people are looking for a positive way to become informed on issues around biodiversity loss.
We are looking for novices, who are interested in learning more about the big and small world of Biodiversity. Ballyhoura Development is hosting several friendly introduction workshops, to help you learn, identify and then practice with a field study walk in your local area.
This is 100% free to attend with experts delivering beginner level practical workshops. Open to individuals and existing community groups, join us for one of 3 weekend workshops across the Ballyhoura area.
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/ballyhoura-community-biodiversity-training-series
Become knowledgeable and have something to say in promoting biodiversity where you live, creating vibrant communities to work, live and to 🐝
Workshop and Site Survey 1: Doneraile, Co. Cork
Workshop taking place at Doneraile Pastoral Centre, Saturday 25th June
10:30 – 13:00 Educational Workshop Training
13:30 – 15:00 National Park - River and woodland Site Survey
Facilitator: Cork Nature Network
Workshop and Site Survey 2: Castleconnell, Co. Limerick.
Workshop taking place at the Castle Oaks Hotel, Saturday 2nd July
10:30 – 13:00 Educational Workshop Training (Butterflies and Bees)
13:30 – 15:00 Shannonside Meadow Site Survey
Facilitator: Cork Nature Network.
Workshop and Site Survey 3: Ballylanders / Griston Bog, Co. Limerick
Workshop taking place at Griston Bog Outdoor Classroom, Saturday 9th July.
10:30 – 13:00 Education Workshop Training (Butterflies, Dragonflies, Birds and Bees)
13:30 – 15:00 Bog/Peatland Survey at Griston Bog
Facilitator: Cork Nature Network.
Supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Ballyhoura Beo is a Community Service Programme that delivers outdoor recreation courses such as mountain biking, orienteering, group activities, health and fitness workshops and other events.
24/05/2022
Sadly Welly Waddlers will cease running sessions for the foreseeable future.
We would like to thank all the parents, as you have been so wonderful in your support for what we do in Welly Waddlers. Your passion to raise an active, outdoorsy and healthy child is plain for all to see. The Welly Waddler team have really enjoyed our time meeting your Lil’ Waddlers and creating sessions for you all. We hope the sessions have formed an ember and grá for the outdoors and we hope it burns strong for a long, long time to come.
The Welly Waddlers has been a great series to be involved in and it has been wonderful to meet so many Waddlers and their families across the region. However, despite great uptake and positivity for the product, Ballyhoura Beo is not set up in a way that it can easily hire staff. With the current team changing roles and on maternity leave, the staff shortage has meant that there has been no way to handover the programme and knowledge to someone else to carry on the programme as it was designed, meaning for the time being the programme must finish.
We are disappointed that there wasn’t a way to continue the programme, but due to the interest and impact the Welly Waddlers has I have no doubt it will resurface in some shape or form for communities to avail of again in the future.
Over the coming weeks we will share any final information we have on the programme and I am happy to answer all questions or queries up until July 12th from which contacting reception 063 91300 will be the only contact line available.
Thank you again for your support.
The Welly Waddler Team.
06/05/2022
Great to have events and places like this in the region and what can be achieved when people work together. 🐄🐓🥦🍅
14/04/2022
Ballyhoura Development CLG is currently seeking applicants to join a Panel of Outdoor & Environmental Leaders, Guides & Experts
-Ecology, Zoology, Biodiversity and the natural world specialists
-Foraging expertise
-Local History and Heritage Tour Guide
-STEM Educators/ Guides
-Outdoor /Nature Activity Guides / Educators
-Outdoor Adventure Activity Guides/ Instructors
Panel members can then be called upon to help in the delivery of programs, activities, or tours as and when programs arise. (Welly Waddlers, Educational habitat tours, mountain biking sessions, among many more...
For more information and to download an application form please see link to Ballyhoura Development Website: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/panel-of-outdoor-environmental-leaders-guides-expertshttps://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/panel-of-outdoor-environmental-leaders-guides-experts
Alternativly contact Ballyhoura reception on: 063 91300
12/04/2022
Welly Waddlers Ballyhoura Trailhead Forest Session 🌲🌳 Join us for the final Spring Waddle.
- 10AM Spaces remaining
- 11AM Sold Out
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/welly-waddlers-weekend-dates-and-pass
A Toddler and Preschool natural play session in the woods above Ardpatrick. Majestic setting for family memories. Find out more by using the link or contacting [email protected]
07/04/2022
It has been a while but we are excited to be back to one of our favourite locations: Ballyhoura Trailhead - Ardpatrick. Starting Sat 16th April!!
The Spring Season has been going great at all our locations. This is the last location on our Spring Season tour.
To grab one of our final remaining season tickets see the link https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/welly-waddlers-weekend-dates-and-pass
Contact [email protected] or 06391300 for with any questions
27/03/2022
Spring Time and having a Blast. Moving, playing and being creative outdoors.
Here are a few photos from some of our Welly Waddler session in the past few weeks.
Thank you to Doneraile Weekend Waddlers who were the first group to finish up their Spring Season we hope to see you back for our Summer Season coming Soon!!!
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/pages/category/ballyhoura-beo-welly-waddlers
[email protected]
Doneraile
25/03/2022
Behind the Scenes prep for the the first Spring Weekend Session in Croom Town Park.
Starting Tomorrow morning Lauren and Kelly can't wait to meet our newest Waddlers. There is still a few spaces at our 11am timeslot and also at other locations.
It is also possible to join in mid season contact [email protected] or see https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/pages/category/ballyhoura-beo-welly-waddlers for more details
It is great to see all the interest and people signing up to the Welly Waddler Sessions.
See the video for a short summary of what we do & if you want to join in you can still find some tickets remaining for several locations https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/pages/category/ballyhoura-beo-welly-waddlers
If you want to stay informed and know more sign up to our "Welly Rack" noticeboard which is the first place we send on new information, activities and dates. We send out taster session passes to try before you buy.
09/03/2022
Spring Mid-Week Sessions finally kick off tomorrow 🙌
Our aptly themed "The wind blows" 🌬 session is up first.
We are feeling excited about being in Doneraile tomorrow for what is a sold out first session!!!
Spaces still at 10:30 slot for anyone interested.
08/03/2022
Tomorrow's Welly Waddler session is being pushed back a week due to very poor weather forecast. Castleconnell moved to 16th March
02/03/2022
Were you there? Thanks to all the Waddlers who joined us for our taster sessions. 🤗🌱🙌
Be sure to like or share with friends as good news is contagious.
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/pages/events/category/welly-waddlers-locations-dates
We were delighted to be back delivering sessions and getting families outdoors. Come join us!
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Ballyhoura Forest Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick
Limerick
75536
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |