5 minutes from the picture postcard seaside village of Kinvara (and the most photographed castle in Ireland) Burren Nature Sanctuary is an immersive experience into Burren biodiversity. Discover the unique and rare botany with a 15 minute introductory talk and explore the organic farm and integral habitats with the beautiful full colour guide book. Find the Art installation discovery points in 5 languages and meet the farm pets and rescue animals. Relax in the artisan cafe with local hand made gifts and artwork to browse. A wonderful day out in magical surroundings. Leave armed with the knowlege to navigate and understand The Burren region.
Burren Botany Introduction
Check in at reception. Meet Mary in the Burren Botany Bubble for a 15 minute introduction to Burren Botany. Enjoy The Living Collection of Burren Flora in partnership with the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Discover Orchids and Wild Flowers in season. Learn how The Burren was formed 350 million years ago and how ice ages, tectonic shift, climate and farming practices shaped the world famous botany in the region. Explore the integral habitats with our beautiful full colour guide book (self guided) and discover The WildFlower Meadow, The Disappearing Lake, Shattered Limestone Pavement, Hazel woodland and Fairy Woodland. Find our art installation discovery points with audio interpretation in 5 languages (French, Spanish, German, Irish and English).- the gigantic wire Dragonfly sculpture, The Copper Ladies Tresses Orchid and the Limestone Badger. Meet and feed our friendly farm pets - sheep, goats, pigs, and donkeys. Relax in the cafe and browse the local gifts
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Please check in at reception