June 13-14, 2026
Wild Bee Festival
A weekend of walks, talks, workshops and family fun celebrating pollinators and biodiversity.
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Welcome to Skerries Mills Community Garden
A vibrant, volunteer-led space where biodiversity thrives, plants grow, and friendships blossom.
Where Nature Thrives and
Community Blossoms
Skerries Mills Community Garden is a welcoming green space where volunteers, visitors and families can connect with nature, learn about biodiversity and support pollinators in the heart of Skerries.
Plan Your Visit
Discover our opening hours, accessibility, and what to look out for this season in our thriving oasis.
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Volunteer With Us
Get your hands dirty and learn new skills. We welcome volunteers of all ages and levels to our garden family.
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Upcoming Events
From planting days to harvest festivals, find out what's happening in the garden this month.
View Calendar →A year in the garden
Events of 2026
Look back at this year's festivals, learning and community gatherings.
September 6-October 11, 2026
Soil, Seed and Soul - Holistic Gardening Course
A six-week holistic gardening course exploring growing, composting, herbs and wellbeing in the garden.
Explore the courseSunday, October 18, 2026
Scarecrow Festival
Handmade scarecrows, crafts, costumes and storytelling brought the community together for an autumn celebration.
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Research study · Sept 2026-March 2027
Interested in volunteering in a community garden?
We are welcoming cancer survivors who have completed treatment at least six months ago to take part in a Trinity College Dublin and Volunteer Ireland research study through the SPACE Project.
- ✦Volunteer for 1-2 hours each week between September 2026 and March 2027.
- ✦Take part in horticultural, creative and community activities in our local garden.
- ✦Explore how green volunteering may support physical strength, immune health and social wellbeing, with training and ongoing support provided.
Come to an information session
2 September at 11:00am or 14 September at 4:00pm
Learn more about the SPACE ProjectFree course · Autumn 2026
Soil, Seed and Soul
Join our six-week holistic gardening course and learn practical, restorative ways to grow - from composting and propagation to plant dyes, herbs, and creating a calmer garden.
6 September-11 October 2026Sundays, 11:00-12:30Skerries Mills Community Garden
Proudly supporting the rare Large Carder Bee!
Biodiversity at the Heart of the Garden
Skerries Mills Community Garden is designed to support local wildlife, protect pollinators and create a thriving natural space for the community to enjoy. Through pollinator-friendly planting, wildflowers, herbs and carefully managed habitats, the garden helps provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies and other important species.
The garden also plays a role in supporting the rare Large Carder Bee, making biodiversity a key part of everything we do.
2026 Festival Highlights
Skerries Wild Bee Festival 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's festival at Skerries Mills. From guided walks and expert talks to family activities, storytelling, and workshops, it was a brilliant weekend celebrating pollinators, biodiversity, and community.
Featured Videos
Experience the Wild Bee Festival
through the years
Skerries Bee Festival
Latest from the Garden
Read our recent updates, gardening tips, and biodiversity stories.
New stories are blossoming! Check back soon for our latest updates.
Garden Gallery
A glimpse into life at Skerries Mills Community Garden across the seasons.
Help Us Grow a Wilder,
Healthier Skerries
Skerries Mills Community Garden is proof that local action can make a real difference. Whether you visit, volunteer, attend an event or plant for pollinators at home, you can help support biodiversity in Skerries.