Killarney National Park is celebrating Biodiversity Week with a special event, the Natura 2000 Day BioBlitz, where everyone is invited to help record the park's diverse wildlife.

The highlight of the week is the BioBlitz, a friendly event where Killarney National Park joins other European nature sites in a competition to identify and record as many species as possible.
On May 24, Muckross School House will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm, hosting identification walks led by Conservation Rangers, ecologists, and nature experts who will be there to help identify any finds. No booking is required for this event.
Everyone can participate in the BioBlitz from May 17 to 25. Whether you're fishing, hiking, jogging, cycling, kayaking, or just taking a stroll, you can record the species you see using the Obsidentify app.
All records made during this period will contribute to the EU-wide Natura 2000 Day BioBlitz.
Throughout the week, ecologists and experts will be available to help identify any discoveries.
Killarney National Park’s Biodiversity Week officially begins on May 21 with a guided nature walk from Derrycunnihy Church to Lord Brandon’s Cottage, running from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
This walk will showcase the park's unique flora and fauna. Booking is essential for this guided walk through this link <-block class="ng-star-inserted">https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/killarney-national-park-biodiversity-week-4298043
The celebrations continue on May 23, with a guided walk exploring the Biodiversity of Ross Island, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Booking is also essential for this walk through this link https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/killarney-national-park-biodiversity-week-4298043
The main BioBlitz event will take place on May 24, at Muckross School House from 10:00am to 3:00pm, featuring identification walks with various experts. This event is open to the public, and no booking is required.