The third annual Kerry Wild Bee Festival begins today at the stunning Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park and runs all weekend, until Sunday, 6th July.
The family-friendly festival is packed with walks, talks, and creative workshops, all focused on Ireland’s wild bees and the simple ways we can help them thrive.
The festival is organised by Transition Kerry, with the support of local biodiversity champions, and the full programme is available at kerrywildbeefestival.ie.
We sent reporter, Breda Forrest, down to the Wetlands, where Ger Scollard of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust gave us a flavour of what’s in store this weekend: