Summer bug hunting at the Raven will take place on the following days in July Wednesday 15th Wednesday 22nd Tuesday 28th Drop by anytime between 10am and 12pm and follow the sign down to the first clearing. Equipment provided, just bring yourself. This is a free event.
Come and join us in the Raven Nature Reserve on Sunday 22nd February, between 11am and 3.30pm. Join in a guided bioblitz, look for squirrels, take a picture, and learn more about why the woods are such an important place for everyone.
Details of the latest Greenland White-fronted Geese report for 2024/25 are now available to read under the main Wildlife menu above.
Come and join us on Sunday 18th January for our Garden Bird Event from 11am to 4pm. There'll be talks and information on how to identify garden birds, what to feed them and how to take care of them in your garden. The event is free and there will be things to buy from Birdwatch Ireland and free refreshments throughout the day. Keep an eye on our socials for further details.
Come and join us on Sunday 30th November at the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve from 11am to 4pm. Take a break from even thinking about Christmas to enjoy a relaxing time down here at the Reserve. We'll have a film screening, crafts, chats, birdwatching and hot drinks to keep you warm.
Come and join us for a moth trapping session by the WWR visitor centre at 10AM on Sunday the 24th of August! With ranger Brian's expert guidance, there's no better time to get up close and personal with oft-overlooked nighttime wonders of Ireland! Looking to learn more about the Pumphouse and the North Slob in general? Then you'll want to come out to retired ranger Dominic Berridge's talk at 2PM on the same day. As part of Heritage Week, he'll...
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...
