Join us on 2 February 2026 as Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park proudly honours World Wetlands Day, a global celebration recognising the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life, culture, and community.

This year’s theme, “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” highlights the deep connections between people and wetlands across generations. These landscapes are living archives of wisdom, tradition, and identity, places where nature and culture intertwine.

“Wetlands are a sacred, life sustaining and timeless legacy that are ours to protect”

Together, these events celebrate the heritage, biodiversity, and living wisdom of wetlands, inviting everyone to reconnect with the landscapes that sustain both nature and culture.

The schedule of events for the day;

• 10am - Opening with Eleanor Turner, Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer
• 10:30am - Bird Watching with Ed Carty
• 11:30am - Lawpro Projects with Bláthnaid O’Loughlin, Community Water Officer
• 12pm - Wetlands Talk with Ger Scollard, Irish Wildlife Trust
• 2pm - Marsh Walk with Senior Ecologist Alan Balfe
• 3pm - Wetlands Willow Creation Workshop with Philip McSweeney

All events on the day are free of charge for adults and children (children must be accompanied by an adult). As activities take place outdoors, attendees are advised to wear warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.

Everyone is welcome. Tá fáilte roimh gach duine.

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