Beginners Guide to The Water Cycle and The Role of Wetlands

Overview

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.

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.

Session Times: 10:30am - 2pm
Session Duration: 3 Hours

Tralee Bay Wetlands Senior Ecologist Alan Balfe will present the following on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of November for Science Week 2026.

These sessions cover the following;
  • Focus on the Water Cycle and The Role of Wetlands 
  • Explores the Water Cycle through the Irish lens
  • Looking at rainfall and changing rainfall patterns
  • How Wetlands act as natural regulators that protect our communities against flooding and drought. 

Inclusions What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs - / Suitable wellies or boots

This event is only suitable for adults only.

Wellington Boots and Rain Gear are a must for this event due to the terrain, please bring binoculars to enhance your experience.
Location
Ballyard, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland, V92 HH57