Exploring Insects in the Glen
Sat 25 May 2024 13:00 - 15:00 IST
The Glen, T23 DH95
Description
Join Cork Nature Network on Saturday 25 May at 1p.m. as we celebrate Biodiversity Week with a fun excursion into the Glen. John O'Sullivan will lead an informative and interactive walk identifying the many insects that live in the Glen and their importance to the ecosystem.
Meeting place will be in front of the Glen Resource Centre.
This event is part of our ongoing Valuing Insects project. More information about Valuing Insects can be found here.
About our speaker:
John O'Sullivan is a Guest Lecturer with UCC and has a background in Plant Science. His research interests include conservation, regeneration and urban ecology, with particular emphasis on entomology. He reported the first instance of the alien Harlequin Ladybird breeding in Ireland, and has also recorded several insect species new to both Cork and Ireland.
We look forward to seeing you!
Please be advised that a member of Cork Nature Network may take photographs during this event. It is important for us to be able to document the work we do. These images may be used in future for promotional purposes for our organisation. Please email eventscnn@gmail.com or inform the leader on the day if you do not wish to appear in any photographs.
Location
The Glen, T23 DH95