New Year Plant Hunt, Arklow, 3rd January 2026

I am thrilled to announce that I am organising the local BSBI Plant Hunt this year!*

The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland (BSBI) New Year Plant Hunt represents an opportunity to participate in an annual plant recording tradition. This is a chance for Arklow’s botanical, environmental and horticultural enthusiasts to meet and catalogue the local wild flora. The plan is to spend up to three hours strolling the banks of the Avoca and Duck Pond cataloguing and recording the wildflowers in bloom in the area. Anyone new to the wonderful world of wildflowers is welcome, as are the many seasoned plant-hands that I have had the joy of meeting on one of my recent walks. We might only find two or three plants in flower, but this will be a leisurely stroll, a chat, and most importantly, a fun and relaxing and way to start an exciting 2026!

This is a winter walk, so make sure you wear your outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear, and to bring your flasks (helps for tea…. And chats!). Biscuits and snacks welcome too. Bring any wildflower field guide you own, to help identification. This is a free event.

If you would like to participate, the event starts at the river end of the Main Street Car Park, Main Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow at 12 midday 3rd January 2026.

Any questions, please email me or contact me through the website.

You can find out more about the BSBI New Year Plant Hunt here.

Participants are advised that participation is at your own risk, and Wildflower Walks Ireland accepts no liability for any damages to person’s or property that occurs during this event. This event is a part of a larger international BSBI Plant Hunt.