Upcoming Farm Walks
Sunday 17th May 2026, 11:30am
The Irish Agroforestry Forum is excited to invite you to this year's Biodiversity Walk at Ireland’s only certified organic nursery featuring ornamental perennial garden plants— including 40 varieties of pollinator-friendly native Irish species. Nestled at the foot of Slieve Berneagh, Caherhurley Nursery and farm is run by Gert and Elisabeth Stam, who bring over fifty years of nursery experience, with twenty-five of those years spent in Ireland. All plants are grown and propagated outdoors, making them well-adapted to the Irish climate.
Participants will have the opportunity to tour both the nursery and the adjacent farmland, gaining insight into the area's diverse biodiversity. The walk will be led by horticulture trainee Hayley. Please note, this is a family-friendly event; however, children must always remain under supervision due to the working nature of the farm. Attendees are advised to wear suitable footwear and clothing for outdoor conditions.
While this is a free event, please register before as attendance is limited.
This walk has been supported by funding donated by BrightWind Analysis.
Saturday the 16th May 2026 @ 2pm
The Irish Agroforestry Forum is inviting you to a farm walk on the beautiful Dingle peninsula. Come and explore the biodiversity on a working Sheep Farm overlooking the Atlantic coast and Blasket Islands.
We will explore the farm guided by our host Pádraig who has spent many years working in harmony with nature to enhance the biodiversity on his 20-ha farm overlooking the Atlantic Coastline of Dingle. Our host, Pádraig, has dedicated many years to working in harmony with nature on his 20-hectare farm along the Atlantic coastline of Dingle. He will lead the tour, providing insights into his approach to enhancing biodiversity and organic farming practices developed over more than a decade.
He pledged to plant native trees and conserve wildflower areas to support biodiversity as part of the Dingle COP 'Conference Of the Parties,’ a United Nations initiative that brings the world's countries together in a united effort to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. Since this is an active farm, please dress suitably and wear proper footwear. Although the event welcomes families, make sure children are supervised at all times.
While this is a free event, please register before as attendance is limited.
This walk has been supported by funding donated by BrightWind Analysis.
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 2:00 pm
The Farrelly farm is a sheep enterprise nestled in the Fermanagh Lakeland’s, working in harmony with livestock and nature. On the Farm, you will see examples of Fred’s farmer-led innovative method of tree protection. Having previously struggled with using conventional protection, he has successfully developed a simple, more effective solution, using electric fencing, which has gained significant interest from a variety of farmers and tree planting organisations.
To enhance the farm’s long-term sustainability, numerous trees have been planted to replace those lost due to storm damage or disease, with additional trees introduced into fields. These trees provide valuable sources of pollen and nectar, offer shade and shelter for livestock, and increase future timber potential. The farm also features internal hedgerows, established through laying and coppicing over 25 years ago, which have been left to develop naturally, creating a rich biodiverse landscape.
Wildlife is actively supported; bird boxes are integrated into farm buildings, and bats are frequently observed at dusk. A riparian buffer zone was established many years ago to improve water quality and habitat, resulting in the development of a rough grass margin. Furthermore, double fencing along perimeter farm boundaries enhances biosecurity, and the vegetation that has developed between the fences now provides additional habitat for wildlife.
While this is a free event, please register before as attendance is limited.
This walk has been funded by the Irish Environmental Network.
Friday, 22nd May 2026, 6:00-8:30 pm
Bronagh's farm boosts biodiversity through practical sustainable farming. Adaptive multi-paddock grazing is practised with longer rest and recovery times between grazing periods alongside sowing diverse seeds and encouraging the native seed bank to flourish to keep the soils healthy. She creates habitats by planting trees, establishing an orchard, carefully managing hedgerows and operating an apiary on the farm this helps increase set setting of clovers and pollinate the orchard and many trees. The farm uses no chemicals, preferring to use natural soil amendments, with some made on farm and some from the on-farm wormery. To cut down on air pollution, she treats slurry biologically to reduce ammonia and manages farmyard manure to make a more compost like product. A developing pond will add new wetland space, making the farm a great mix of habitats for wildlife.