Celebrate World Wetlands Day in Shannon

Celebrate World Wetlands Day in Shannon

World Wetlands Day occurs on 2nd February and to mark this global event you are invited to celebrate the importance of wetlands with an illustrated talk in Shannon Town Public Library followed by a site visit to the Shannon Town Community Wetlands (STCW). 

This year’s theme for World Wetlands Day is ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’. The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and the STCW will host a very special lunchtime event to explore the importance of wetlands and human wellbeing followed by a site visit to explore the biodiversity value of this wetlands site. 

The event will be led by the voluntary committee members of the STCW, Olive Carey and John O’ Brien together with Ruairí Ó Conchúir (LAWPRO). A major focus of the talk will be ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’ and the key role the STCW has played in connecting the local community in Shannon with nature. Please bring suitable clothing/ footwear for the site visit.

Where: 

Public Library, Shannon (V14 WK50) Followed by Site Visit to the Wetlands Site (next to Gaelscoil Donncha Rua - V14 AY84)

When:

Friday, 2nd February @ 12:30 pm

Followed by site visit @ 2:30 pm

Free Event - All Welcome!