Duhallow Conservation Volunteer Network are a group of volunteers coordinated by IRD Duhallow, dedicated to helping their natural environment to flourish. Duhallow is a region with exceptional natural heritage including blanket bogs, high-status rivers and native woodlands. However, there is always work to do and there are still major pressures that threaten our natural heritage. Volunteers in this network offer their time to help on projects such as invasive species management, citizen science, tree planting and nest box construction.
Join this fun and enthusiastic team of conservation volunteers.
Anyone can get involved.
Becoming a volunteer offers you an opportunity to build your knowledge and skills and form lasting friendships.
Contact Michael for more information
michael.oconnor@irdduhallow.com
Upcoming Events
Some of the past DCVN Projects:
Himalayan Balsam Bash
Two Himalayan Balsam Bashes were hosted in June 2023. Under the supervision of IRD Duhallow’s ecologist Mike O Connor, the group tackled the entire stretch of the Rampart Stream to remove stands of Himalayan Balsam.
June 2023
Tree Planting
Members of Duhallow Conservation Volunteer Network received training from UCD’s Dr. Mary Kelly-Quinn on how to identify macroinvertebrates (water bugs). Knowing how to identify different bugs that live in freshwater can help us to understand what condition our rivers and streams are in and where efforts need to be focused.
Winter 2022/2024
Nature-based Dipper Nest Box Construction
Diane from Saille Baskets led a couple of workshops on how to design and construct nest boxes for the Dipper out of willow. This provides an alternative to using plastic nest boxes.
October 2022
Citizen Science
Members of Duhallow Conservation Volunteer Network received training from UCD’s Dr. Mary Kelly-Quinn on how to identify macroinvertebrates (water bugs). Knowing how to identify different bugs that live in freshwater can help us to understand what condition our rivers and streams are in and where efforts need to be focused.
June 2022
