NATURE lovers are invited to find out more about the rich and fascinating ecosystem of Inch Wildfowl Reserve at a special event taking place on Saturday, June 7.
Participants can enjoy a range of outdoor activities led by nature experts and Biodiversity Officers from Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council through the ‘Biodiversity without Borders’ Project.
The event is supported by Creative Ireland and led by Donegal County Council as part of a Shared Island programme for Cruinniú na nÓg in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council.
The reserve is situated to the East of Lough Swilly and supports a wide diversity of breeding terns, gulls, waders and duck, and in the winter, swans and geese, making it a popular spot for bird watchers.
Join Aengus Kennedy from Nature North West for a spot of birdwatching or hop along to Frog CIC for a peek at what’s going on under the water, and get spotting wildflowers, trees and bugs with Annie Mullan from Butterlope Farm.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy commended the upcoming event.
“This will be a fantastic outdoor family event, one of 35 events in the county to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg and we can’t wait to get out and explore our fantastic biodiversity,” she said.
From 12 noon to 3pm visitors can take part in a fun biodiversity trail along part of the 8km loop of the island, with a chance to explore and pick up some wild prizes.
And there will be a free goody bag for the first 30 families to register and attend the event.
The adventure begins at Farland Car Park and visitors can drop in at any time from 12 noon.
For more information and to register for the event, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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