The week of free events starts today and runs until the 25th of May.
Dawn and Dusk Choruses,and Bogland walks - those are just some of the free events to mark Biodiversity Week in the Midlands.
Starting today and running into the 25th of May, it aims to teach people about different habitats.
In Laois, Dunamaise Arts Centre and Grounded Food Company host screening of "The Longest Malin to Mizen" and a regenerative farm food event.
While in Westmeath, The Midlands Bat Conservation Group is hosting a Nocturnal Bat Walk at Belvedere Gardens this evening and on Sunday evening at 8:30.
And in Offaly, Geashill host a bioblitz at and Bord na Móna ecologist Dr Mark McCorry will lead a site visit to Derrybrat Bog on May 24th.
Ricky Whelan is the Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and says it's all about embracing nature:
You can find the full list of events below.
Laois:
Offaly:
Westmeath:
Offaly Chef Criticises Government School Lunches
Offaly GAA Club Hosting Drive-In Bingo This Weekend
Laois County Council Launch Bat Lovers Group
Argentine Ambassador To Visit Westmeath Library
Westmeath Children's Charity Awarded For Sustainability
Longford-Westmeath TD Condemns Explicit AI Images
Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict By Reason Of Insanity In Laois Murder Trial
Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips
Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity
Jury For Laois Murder Trial Told Evidence Points "One-Way"
Scene Of Offaly Crash Cleared
Family Of Midlands Man Seek Answers On Psychiatric Care System Gaps
Westmeath Mansion Worth Over €1.7m Hits Housing Market
Laois Councillor Criticises Government Response To Flooding
Laois Protesters Host Anti-Hunt Ball
Midlands 103 Reaches 112k Weekly Listeners In Latest JNLR Report
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Changes In ADHD policies
HSE Midlands And Dublin Record Highest Number Of STI's
Laois Heritage Society Launches Spring Talks With Evening of Folklore
Midlands Counties Among Most Superstitious Regions In Ireland