Wicklow Volunteer Centre

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

08/10/2026

Wicklow County Council is encouraging residents throughout the county to keep an eye out for red squirrels, grey squirrels and pine martens and to report any sightings as part of the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey.

The recovery of Ireland’s native pine marten offers hope for red squirrels.

Read More Here: https://www.wicklow.ie/Living/News-Events/help-map-wicklows-red-squirrels-this-red-squirrel-awareness-week

The red squirrel is Ireland’s only native squirrel species. Unfortunately, population declines have been driven by habitat loss and the introduction of the invasive grey squirrel, which competes with red squirrels for resources and can carry the Squirrelpox virus, fatal to red squirrels.

HOW TO REPORT A SIGHTING
Sightings of red squirrels, grey squirrels and pine martens can be submitted throughout 2026 through the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s survey form in the Republic of Ireland.
https://buff.ly/A691TLn

Picture of native red squirrel. Photographer: Katie Bell © Katie Bell.

07/10/2026

Save the date!!!! Newtownmountkennedy Tidy Towns Annual Spooktacular event is Bank Holiday Monday 26th October. Spread the word. 👻👹👺🎃

07/10/2026

Nominations for 2026 are now open! 🦸

Do you know someone who's making waves for our coasts? Highlight their efforts and nominate them for an Ocean Hero Award today!🌊

Whether they’re caring for local , holding a weekly , or organising educational events we want to hear about them! 💪

Nominations close October 26th so get working on nominating your today! 🌊

👉 Click here for full details and to submit your nomination:
https://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/ocean-hero-awards/

07/10/2026

Do you care about the future of Brittas Bay?

Join Clean Coasts at Brittas Bay on Saturday, 10th October for a free outdoor workshop exploring how the dunes function, the wildlife they support, the pressures they face and how citizen science can help protect them.

Wicklow County Council is also keen to hear from local residents, regular beach users and others with a connection to Brittas Bay who may be interested in its longer-term conservation and stewardship.

This is the beginning of a longer conversation: what would a healthy, resilient and well-cared-for Brittas Bay look like in 20 years, and what role could the community play?

Find out more and register:

https://buff.ly/ZL9zlzV

07/10/2026

Please come along to help Baltinglass Tidy Towns and the Fire Brigade to clean the wildlife mural. Meet at the mural at 12 noon. Tea, coffee and chat after. THIS SATURDAY.

07/10/2026

Delgany is growing fast. Our Five-Year Plan sets out how we keep it green, safe and welcoming, and we want your ideas. Open evening, all welcome: Monday 19th October @ 1930, The Horse and Hound.

We're also looking for help across a number of initiatives around biodiversity, sustainability, heritage, social media, and content management.

Bring a neighbour! 🌱