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 Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation
Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation
Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms
Sustainable Livestock Village Programme Launched For Tullamore Show
Offaly Woman Named National Carer Of The Year
Plans Lodged For 40 Year Solar Farm Development In Offaly
Midlands MEP Hosts Online Safety Initiative In Brussels
Oireachtas Report Highlights Planning And Infrastructure Reform Needs