--- title: "News" description: "" url: "https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news?start=50" date: "2026-07-03T06:04:53+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![Highlights from 2024](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/kerrybiosphere.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/kerrybiosphere.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Highlights from 2024 ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/120-highlights-from-2024) 25 November 2024 The year is racing to a close, and 2025 is on the horizon. Here at the Kerry Biosphere, we are busy closing out projects for 2024, and planning actions for our 2025 Strategy. At this stage of the year, we can look back at the year we've had and assess what worked well, and indeed, what did not go... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/120-highlights-from-2024) --- ![Nature Based Solutions for Water Management](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/workshop-feidhlim-harty.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/workshop-feidhlim-harty.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Nature Based Solutions for Water Management ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/119-nature-based-solutions-for-water-management) 21 November 2024 The Kerry Biosphere was delighted to host author and company director, Féidhlim Harty on a webinar focussing on nature based solutions for water managment. Our webinar was held on the morning of Thursday 21st November. The webinar provided fascinating insights into the alternative, eco-friendly m... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/119-nature-based-solutions-for-water-management) --- ![Introduction to the Kerry Biosphere Webinar](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/climate-literacy.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/climate-literacy.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Introduction to the Kerry Biosphere Webinar ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/118-introduction-to-the-kerry-biosphere-webinar-21-11-2024) 21 November 2024 The Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve hosted an 'Introduction to the Kerry Biosphere Reserve' webinar on Monday 18th November. The webinar was predominantly aimed at the Advisory Council for the reserve, but was open to the general public. The webinar was well attended and well recieved. [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/118-introduction-to-the-kerry-biosphere-webinar-21-11-2024) --- ![](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/kerrybiosphere.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/kerrybiosphere.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Introduction to the Kerry Biosphere Webinar ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/117-introduction-to-the-kerry-biosphere-webinar-13-11-2024) 13 November 2024 We will be hosting an online webinar to provide a background to the Kerry Biosphere reserve. The webinar will focus on the designation of the reserve, the significance of the designation, and functions of the Biosphere. [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/117-introduction-to-the-kerry-biosphere-webinar-13-11-2024) --- ![Nature Based Solutions for Stormwater Management Webinar](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/Planters.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/Planters.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Nature Based Solutions for Stormwater Management Webinar ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/116-nature-based-solutions-for-stormwater-management-webinar) 08 November 2024 We are thrilled to have secured Féidhlim Harty from FH Wetland Systems to deliver a webinar on Nature Based Solutions (NBS) for stormwater / wastewater management. Féidhlim will be joining us online as part of our Rainwater Planter Initiative, with further in-person workshops being scheduled for ... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/116-nature-based-solutions-for-stormwater-management-webinar) --- ![Biosphere Update](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/Planter.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/Planter.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Biosphere Update ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/115-biosphere-update) 06 November 2024 With the busy month of October wrapped up for another year, the Biosphere's focus is closing out the year with strong communication. In support of this, we will be hosting a free webinar aimed at providing an insight into the Biosphere and it's functions. The webinar may also provide attendees wi... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/115-biosphere-update) --- ![Biosphere News](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/Boot_Image.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/Boot_Image.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Biosphere News ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/114-biosphere-news) 01 November 2024 It has been a busy few months in the Kerry Biosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our Autumn Garthering back in September, a great way to kickstart the autumn. The diversity of events added extra interest in this years efforts, from guided bird walks, beach walks, and woodland outings, to upland and mo... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/114-biosphere-news) --- ![Bats Colouring Book - A huge success!](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/Colouring_Book.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/Colouring_Book.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Bats Colouring Book - A huge success! ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/113-bats-colouring-book-a-huge-success) 01 November 2024 We are delighted with the final product of our 'Bats of Ireland' colouring book funded through Creative Ireland / Kerry County Council Arts Creative Communities. With beautiful imagery produced by local artist and author Katie O'Donoghue, and informative yext from the Biosphere's Brendan Kirwan, ... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/113-bats-colouring-book-a-huge-success) --- ![Kerry Harvest Gathering Weekend](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/Kerry_Harvest_Gathering_Weekend.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/Kerry_Harvest_Gathering_Weekend.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Kerry Harvest Gathering Weekend ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/112-kerry-harvest-gathering-weekend) 06 September 2024 We are delighted to invite you to our Harvest Gathering Weekend in Kerry, hosted by The Kerry Biosphere, Transition Kerry and Kerry County Council. This is a weekend event filled with connection, inspiration and immersion in nurturing places with talks, walks and workshops in various locations, ... [ Read more ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/112-kerry-harvest-gathering-weekend) --- ![Bat Event - Killarney House](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/images/news/2024/Website_Friendly_Bat_2.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/news/2024/Website_Friendly_Bat_2.jpg?width=500&height=500) ## [ Bat Event - Killarney House ](https://mail.kerrybiosphere.com/news/111-bat-event-killarney-house) 28 August 2024 The Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve together with Kerry County Council were delighted to launch their new ‘Bats of the Kerry Biosphere’ colouring book in the Garden Room at Killarney House on Saturday afternoon. The colouring book is awash with detailed images of Ireland’s bats and the habitats th... 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