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Eleanor Turner, Kerry County Council, Jonathan Clarke, Kerry County Council, Mary O’Connor, Tralee Bay Wetlands, Kieran Galwey, Tralee Bay Wetlands, Niamh Ní Dhuill, Transition Kerry, Margaret Kissane, Lakeside Café at Tralee Bay Wetlands, Alan Balfe, Tralee Bay Wetlands, Eoin O’Reilly Tralee Bay Wetlands.

TRALEE Bay Wetlands Ecology Park is inviting the public to join a special full-day programme on Monday, February 2, to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026, honouring this year’s international theme of “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.”

World Wetlands Day is celebrated globally each year on February 2 to mark the signing of the Ramsar Convention and to recognise the vital role wetlands play in supporting biodiversity, climate resilience, and cultural heritage.

At Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park, the day will celebrate not only the ecological value of wetlands, but also the traditional knowledge, lived experience, and cultural connections that have shaped our relationship with these landscapes for generations.

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Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a rich programme of free, family-friendly, nature-based events, designed to inspire connection with the wetlands of Tralee Bay through learning, creativity, and outdoor exploration.

10am – Opening with Eleanor Turner, Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer

10:30am – Bird Watching with Ed Carty

11:30am – Lawpro Projects with Bláthnaid O’Loughlin, Community Water Officer

12pm – Wetlands Talk with Ger Scollard, Irish Wildlife Trust

2pm – Marsh Walk with Senior Ecologist Alan Balfe, Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park

3pm – Wetlands Willow Creation Workshop with Philip McSweeney, River Dog Studios

All events on the day are free of charge for adults and children (children must be accompanied by an adult). As activities take place outdoors, attendees are advised to wear warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park’s website or follow social media channels for updates.