With Climate Change events featuring more prominently in our daily lives, our Over 55s Climate Course may be of interest to you, a family member or friend. During the course, you will discuss the challenges to taking Climate Action, find out how to measure the impact of daily activities such as energy use, learn basic climate terms and much more.

This month's newsletter features information on all of the following:

• Free Over 55s Climate Course - delivered by Jacinta Barrins, a retired UN Diplomat and former University of Galway staff member with a lifelong career focused on the Environment and Climate Change.
• Webinar session for CoRe-Acts project - an initiative involving the use of low-cost “smart pebbles” with embedded RFID tags to track sediment movement and better understand how beaches change over time.
• Wexford Naturalists' Field Club February events - AGM on 5th February & Field Trip to identify Wetland birds on 14th February.
• February Climate Actions for the Farming Community - as per the Teagasc Signpost Programme's latest newsletter.
• Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards - information on the awards and how to apply.
• SEAI Home Energy Upgrade Event, 12 March 2026 - get expert advice, discover amazing energy-saving tips, and learn about grants to help with your home improvements.

Until next month,

The Climate Action Wexford Team. 

The Spatial Dynamics Lab at UCD invites you to its online webinar session for the CoRe-ACTS project, part of the ScienceUs funding programme, focused on Smart Pebbles and Citizen science for coastal erosion and beach resilience.

CoRe-ACTS uses innovative, low-cost “smart pebbles” with embedded RFID tags to track sediment movement and better understand how beaches change over time. The project so far has focused on Killiney Beach in Dublin, and UCD are now keen to engage and connect with other communities, councils, NGOs, and researchers who may be interested in testing or adopting this approach on their own pebble beaches.

During the webinar, it will share:

• How the smart pebbles work
• What equipment is needed
• How communities can get involved
• The insights and outcomes the project can deliver

📅 Proposed Date: 16th February at 16:00
🕒 Please register here 👉Register

With Spring slowly starting to make its presence felt in our gardens, parks and countryside, you might consider joining Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club (WNFC) and expanding your interest in the natural environment.

Club events taking place this month:

Thursday, 5th February – AGM at 7pm, followed at 8pm by “Nature through Film” by Al Butler, Filmmaker.

Saturday, 14th February – Field trip to identify wetland birds with Dave Daly. Meet at 2pm in the car park at Sigginstown, Tacumshane (T061063).

Indoor lectures/meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month in the Pumphouse at the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve at 8pm (unless otherwise stated). Outdoor field trips are held on the second Saturday of every month and are for members and their guests only, €5 non-members fee applies. Suitable clothing and footwear are recommended for outdoor events.

U18s must be accompanied by an adult at all club events. Club membership operates from 1 January to 31 December each year, is open to anyone over the age of 10 and an annual subscription is required.

Note: Since events may change due to unforeseen circumstances, please check for last-minute updates posted on the club website or email the Club Secretary at info@wexfordnaturalists.com

Applications are now open for the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2026. 

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the actions that individual farmers are taking to improve the overall environmental sustainability of their farming business. With six award categories, an overall winner, and a total prize fund of €30,000, the awards celebrate farmers who are leading the way.

For further information and details on how to apply, click here 

Time:     12.30pm - 5pm
Date:     Thursday, 12th March, 2026 
Venue:  St. Joseph's Community Centre, Bishopswater, Wexford, Y35 A66C
Reserve your FREE Ticket

Looking to make your home warmer and more energy-efficient? Join us in Wexford for the SEAI Home Energy Upgrade Event hosted by your local Sustainable Energy Community. 

This is your chance to get expert advice, discover amazing energy-saving tips, and learn about grants to help with your home improvements. It's an in-person event, so come along, chat with friendly experts, and start your journey to a cosier, greener home!