Monitoring and Identifying Butterflies for Beginners

This workshop will introduce you to some of Ireland’s native butterfly species. We will start with a background to butterfly biology and the key features that help you tell different species apart. Depending on the weather, we will then head outdoors for guided fieldwork where you will try out identification keys and practice monitoring skills, including using nets as part of the survey process, all with support from the workshop lead. It will be a relaxed and hands-on session, designed to build your confidence in spotting and recording butterflies.

Event Details

Workshop Leader: Jesmond Harding

Venue:  Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Audience: Beginner to intermediate

Fee: €25 Standard ticket, which includes a Guide to Ireland's Butterflies.

Please come prepared with suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable walking footwear, as we will be spending time outside in varying weather conditions.

If you have any questions about accessibility or specific needs that would help you take part comfortably, please feel free to contact rhayden@biodiversityireland.ie in advance.

Kindly note that the event may be cancelled if the minimum registration requirement of 10 is not met or in adverse weather conditions.