Happy World Wildlife Day 2022 #WWD2022
As we promote the 2022 World Wildlife Day celebration under the theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”, it is a perfect way to launch our Tralee Bay Wetlands Year of the Dragonfly.
Carrying on from the success of the Year of the Bee (2019) and the covid-interrupted Year(s) of the Butterfly (2021/2022), Year of the Dragonfly will be our guiding principle for many of the conservation works within the park. As well, our Centre ecologists will be hosting more talks and events around the Wetlands Park, discussing the conservation issues surrounding these enigmatic insects and what individuals and community groups can do to protect them.
We chose the dragonfly because they can be a somewhat overlooked species who’s fate is entwined with the conservation of wetlands. Dragonflies are truly amazing, being successful hunters and prime indicators of really healthy water systems.
We look forward to meeting you all this year to learn more about them. #TraleeBayWetlands #YearOfTheDragonfly2022 #GenerationRestoration
