Beginners guide to the water Cycle and the role of Wetlands at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park partners with MTU and Research Ireland to present two days of events for Science Week 2026 under this year’s national theme Water: from Molecule to Ocean. Ireland’s climate is shaped by water in constant motion – rising, falling, flowing and returning again. Session Times: 10:30am - 2pm Session Duration: 3 Hours Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecologists Alan Balfe and Aine Fraughen will present the following on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November for Science Week 2026. 10.30am - Registration & Introduction 11am - Our first exploration of the day will be to explore our ponds, discussing their function as a store of water down through the years, and their importance for wildlife across the country. We will also search for the creatures that live inside and outside the water who depend on this wonderful habitat. 12pm - Session on how climate change has affected our water cycle, discussing the effects of droughts and floods that have happened throughout the continent. 12.30pm - Tour of the habitats of our Award-Winning Community, International Green Flag Park. 1pm - Explore our marshes and the confluence of our Tralee rivers. Discuss how our marsh habitats are one of our best ways to stop flooding and store carbon and save some of our most endangered species. Wellington Boots and Rain Gear are a must for this event due to the terrain, please bring binoculars to enhance your experience.
Join the Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park Team for Science Week 2026 for a Beginners Guide to The Water Cycle and The Role of Wetlands on Saturday, 7th & Sunday 8th November.
Venue: Tralee Bay Wetlands Conference Room
These sessions cover the following;
Guide to The Water Cycle and The Role of Wetlands (7-8 Nov)
