Eyes on the Bog
Eyes on the Bog provides scientifically robust, repeatable, affordable and long-term peatland monitoring.
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Eyes on the Bog: The West Cavan Bog Association Sites
Two new sites Fartrin and Aughaween join the Eyes on the Bog network. Heather Bothwell of the West Cavan Bog Association picks up the story.
Eyes on the Bog monitoring at the Water Works project
A new set of monitoring equipment has been installed at the Water Works project site in East Anglia, by our Eyes on the Bog Champion, Jack Clough of the University of East London.
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users
Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment, provide new engagement opportunities and resources, and collate and input data.
Bog Day
Bog Day is celebrated around the world every year on the fourth Sunday in July.
Bog Day resources
We and our partners have produced a range of resources for all ages, which aim to inspire and educate about the fascinating world of peatlands which can be used for Bog Day.
Celebrating International Bog Day with more ‘Eyes on the Bog’ than ever
Peatlands are among the UK’s most valuable natural habitats—storing carbon, filtering drinking water, supporting rare wildlife, and offering a window into the past through their rich biological…
Reflections from Bog Day 2021
This year's Bog Day was celebrated around the world on Sunday 25th July - bringing peatlands to the forefront of the conversation for many and providing an opportunity for people to learn and…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) has launched a new publication showcasing successes in forest to bog restoration.
Get Involved
Find out more about how you can get involved in protecting peatlands.
New video explaining the formation of a raised bog
This video - The formation of a raised bog - is part of a suite of training materials produced by Richard Lindsay, University of East London, and the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, working in…
Bog asphodel
The yellow, star-like flowers of bog asphodel brighten up our peat bogs, damp heaths and moors in early summer, attracting a range of pollinating insects.