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.

Enjoy a Self Guided Tour on you own or with your family as you walk through the Front Park and Wetlands Park. Make sure you stop and read our Wildlife Educational Panels, these will tell you the story of all living creatures and plants of the Wetlands.

Clamber up the twenty-metre tall viewing tower that sits at the heart of the wetland and breathe in the stunning sights and sounds that the open skies and vast panorama of land and seascapes have to offer. Through this viewing and observation tower, gain a bird’s eye view of daily life unfolding in Tralee town, and unparalleled views of the whole length of Tralee Bay, past Fenit Harbour, the sandy Maharees peninsula and onto Mount Brandon that is one of the highest mountains in Ireland. Embrace this wonderful opportunity for a full aerial view of this unique reserve.