Curraghs Barn Owl
Ballaugh Old Church Wildling Project. Image credit: Jon Hawkins
The Isle of Man’s natural environment will be celebrated in the seventh annual Manx Wildlife Week, which takes place at venues across the Isle of Man from 27 April to 5 May 2024.
Organised by Manx National Heritage, Manx Wildlife Week offers the opportunity to learn about the Isle of Man’s outstanding natural landscapes, biodiversity and wildlife.
Over twenty five events will take place throughout the week including gardening workshops, papermaking workshops, watercolour workshops, guided walks, birdwatching and an opportunity to see some of the Isle of Man’s incredible creatures with leading wildlife conservation experts.
Laura McCoy, Curator of Natural History for Manx National Heritage said:
“Manx Wildlife Week is a great opportunity to explore and find out about our lovely Island while meeting the people who help monitor and protect the wild spaces and living creatures within it. We extend our thanks to all those who make Manx Wildlife Week possible, for their help engaging with the public, sharing the wonders of the natural world and inspiring people to enjoy the Manx countryside, learn more about our Island Biosphere and respect our planet”.
To coincide with the weeklong celebration, ‘Wild Mann’ Nature Photography Exhibition will open at the Manx Museum, featuring stunning photographs of the Island’s wildlife. The exhibition is free with no need to pre-book. All other Manx Wildlife Week events are pre-bookable with limited places available – be quick to secure your place.
Find out more at: manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/manx-wildlife-week/
Manx Wildlife Week Events programme
Whole Week
Wild Mann Nature Photography Exhibition at the Manx Museum
Natural History Gallery Trail at Manx Museum
Saturday 27th April
Composting advice session at the Green Centre, Friends of the Earth: 10:00 – 17:00 drop-in
Manx Wildlife Trust - Nature Rocks! Scarlett, 10:30 - 12 noon, £2.50 to £7.50
Sunday 28th April
Manx Wildlife Trust Dawn chorus mindfulness morning: 5:00 - 8:00
Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre family Bird Walk: 9:30 – 11:30
Himalayan Balsam ID with Friends of the Neb in Foxdale: 11:00 – 12 noon.
Manx Wildlife Trust, Wildlife in Watercolour Workshop: 11:00 - 13:00
Guided walk at the Ayres by DEFA Warden: 13:00 – 15:00
Monday 29th April
Manx Ornithological Society, Birdwatching at High Tide on Langness with Tim Earl: 14:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 30th April
Rise and Shine: Yoga with the Dawn Chorus, Thie Slieu Whallian, 7:15 - 8:15am, £16
Manx Wildlife Trust, Sound Walk at the Scarlett Peninsula: 11:00 - 13:00, £3 to £7:
Wednesday 1st May
Manx National Heritage, Behind the Scenes Tour of Natural History Collections: 11:00 – 12:30
Thursday 2nd May
Manx Wildlife Trust, Billown Limestone Grassland Walk: 18:30 - 20:30
Friday 3rd May
Manx Wildlife Trust, Milntown Gardening Club Open Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
Manx National Heritage - The Nature of Paper & Pigments Workshop, SR1: 11:00 – 13:00, £30
Curragh Wildlife Park, Meet Pespi the Barn Owl: 11:30 & 13:30, standard entrance fee
Friends of the Neb, Introduction to Japanese Knotweed, Foxdale: 11:00 – 12 noon
Saturday 4th May
Curragh Wildlife Park, Meet Pespi the Barn Owl: 11:30 & 13:30, standard entrance fee
Recording underwater sounds on the Isle of Man, Leeds Beckett & Liverpool John Moores Universities: 10:00 - 11:00
Manx Wildlife Trust, Wild Churches of Mann - Rewilding your garden!: 12 Noon - 15:00 drop in
UNESCO Biosphere lecture, Wavelengths - Songs under the Surface: 19:00 - 20:30, £6
Isle of Man Invertebrate Group - Meet the Mini-beasts: 13:30 - 16:00 open afternoon
Friends of the Earth, Bee & pollinator trail/treasure hunt around Douglas: 10:00 to 17:00 drop-in
Manx Bat Group, Bat Walk in Laxey: 20:40 – 22:00
Sunday 5th May
Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch Seawatch at Peel Bay: 11:00 – 13:00
The Manx Herbalist – Nature’s Apothecary: A Spring Herb Hunt: 14:00 – 15:30 £10
Image caption:
Meet the Barn Owl at Curraghs Wildlife Park
Ballaugh Old Church Wildling Project. Image credit: Jon Hawkins