The Round Biodiversity Group meets regularly to plan and implement activities for a happier and healthier local ecosystem. The Roundwood Biodiversity Action Plan was recently published; its a comprehensive overview of the natural treasures that can be found and sets out several actions that can be taken to improve the area’s biodiversity.
Read the Roundwood Biodiversity Action Plan here.
New members are always welcome, please contact Maire at roundwoodbiodiversitygroup@gmail.com for more information.
For local biodiversity events keep an eye out on the news page, but there is something for everyone! Recent/upcoming events have included:
- Birdwatching Walk at the Vartry Resevoir (organised by East Wicklow Rivers Trust and Roundwood Tidy Towns Biodiversity Group) on Wednesday 20th August 2025. Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birdwatching-walk-at-the-vartry-reservoir-tickets-1477340227389
- Bat Walk at the Vartry Woodland Trails (organised by the NPWS Wicklow Education Team and Roundwood Tidy Towns Biodiversity Group) on Wednesday 30th July 2025. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bat-walk-at-vartry-woodland-trails-tickets-1483536600909