Phenology – Spring Watch Trail

Phenology – Spring Watch Trail

From hazel Corylus avellana, to oak Quercus robur to blackthorn Prunus spinosa, studying the growth of leaves, flowers and fruit through the seasons from bud burst in spring to leaf fall in autumn can tell us a lot about how our climate is changing. The study of these...
Events Newsletter

Events Newsletter

Our events newsletter for the coming months is now available to download. National Botanic Gardens Events March April 2023 Please email botanicgardens@opw.ie if you wish to be added to our emailing list and receive our newsletter every two months.    ...
National Tree Week

National Tree Week

19 – 26 March 2023 National Tree Week is the designated week for tree protection awareness in Ireland, organised by the Tree Council of Ireland and Coillte. As members of the Tree Council we are pleased to host the launch of National Tree Week. National Tree...
International Women’s Day: A.L. Kathleen King exhibit

International Women’s Day: A.L. Kathleen King exhibit

To mark International Women’s Day 2023, we have a small exhibit in the foyer of the Herbarium building celebrating the work of A.L. Kathleen King (1893–1978) who was a leading authority on the study of mosses and liverworts, i.e. bryology, in Ireland for many years....