Come on down to the Raven at 11AM on Thursday the 24th of July for a nature walk. Starting at the entrance, we'll take a short walk up to the clearing at post number 4. With a bit of luck and good weather, we should spot plenty of butterflies and dragonflies, and perhaps even a few lizards and squirrels. To try and gauge interest for this first event, we would ask you to call us on 01 539 3460 or...
Join us on Wednesday at the Raven Nature Reserve between 10am and 12pm. We'll be at the first clearing, beside the benches, ready to catch bugs, butterflies and anything else we can find. Free of charge, equipment provided, children must be accompanied by and adult.
Come and join us on Sunday 27th July, from 11am to 3pm, at the entrance to the Raven Nature Reserve, for our Dog Awareness Day. In collaboration with Wexford County Council, we'll be talking about dogs in nature reserves and the importance of having your dog under control and cleaning up after them.
Come down to the Centre on Easter Monday 21st April and join in with our spring activities. Paint a bird box to take home for your garden This is suitable for ages 8 years and up. Numbers will be limited so booking is required. To book a place phone 01 539 3460 or email wwreducation@npws.gov.ie Colour in a spring picture, or do a drawing to put up on our board in the Centre. Join a nature walk around the grounds...
Come and join us on Wednesday 26th February at 11am for our first Nature Coffee Morning. A chance to talk all things nature whilst being surrounded by nature! This is a free event, but please phone or email to book a spot.
On Sunday 2nd February we will be celebrating World Wetlands Day down at the Reserve with local artist Dave Daly. Dave will be leading an informal chat and birdwatch at 11am and then again at 2pm. As spaces in the observation tower are limited, if you wish to join one of the groups we would ask that you phone the Centre on 01 5393460, email wwreducation@npws.gov.ie or DM us. There's no charge and it will be first come, first served....
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE RAVEN WOODS. THERE ARE TREES DOWN ON THE PATHS, SO FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT GO INTO THE WOODS UNTIL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN CHECKED AND CLEARED. The Visitor Centre will be closed tomorrow morning, Saturday 7th December, due to the orange wind warning. We hope to be open at 11am but this is only if the orange warning is no longer in effect. Updates will be posted here and on our socials. The...
The latest report on the Greenland White-fronted Geese for Winter 2023 to Spring this year has been completed and you'll find the main details under the Wildlife tab at the top of the page. If you wish to know more about the Greenland White-fronted Geese then come along to our Goose Day at the Reserve on Sunday 15th December from 11am to 4pm.
Join us on Sunday 15th December from 11am to 4pm for our Goose Day. There's lots to look forward to at our Goose Day this Sunday! In addition to crafts, winter treats, and informative displays which will be available in the Visitor Centre all day long, there will be several special talks held in the Pumphouse throughout the day. All are free of charge with no need to book. 11AM - "Looking at Composition in Wildlife Paintings", an all-ages talk...
