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Aug
25
Tue
Go BATTY ON THE BUSH @ River Bush Salmon Station
Aug 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Go BATTY ON THE BUSH @ River Bush Salmon Station

Whether you’re nuts about bats or just want to find out more, then come along on this family fun bat talk and walk at the Bush Salmon Station, Bushmills.  Uncover the exciting nocturnal world of bats and their amazing acrobatics at this riverside location. This event will help to dispel common myths, highlight conservation issues and explore what action we can take to help bats. As an added bonus the hosts, DCAL, will conduct a short tour of the Salmon Station. Participants should wrap up warmly and PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TORCH. Numbers are limited to 20 persons by pre-booked ticket on a first come basis. Tickets costing £2 per person, are available by telephoning 028 2766 0227 or by calling in person to Riada House, 14 Charles Street, Ballymoney.

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Distance: Approx. 2 miles                                     Surface: Grass/ informal paths

Fitness Required: Moderate                              Gradient: Relatively flat

Footwear: Comfortable shoes/wellies                Assembly point: River Bush Salmon Station, 21 Church St, Bushmills

Aug
28
Fri
BATTY ABOUT BATS! @ Carnfunnock Country Park
Aug 28 @ 8:00 pm

Join Robin Moffitt of the NI Bat Group as she introduces you to some of Northern Ireland’s cutest and fluffiest mammals – BATS! Learn about their fascinating lives before venturing outside into the grounds of Carnfunnock armed with torches and bat detectors, to try and spot our own resident bats flying overhead (weather permitting).Pipistrelle bat from wiki

Wear appropriate clothing / footwear and bring torches. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for age 7+years only. Contact: Carnfunnock Country Park on 028 2827 0541.

Sep
11
Fri
Moth Night – Whitehead @ Beach Road, Whitehead
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – Sep 12 @ 9:00 am

Organised by Atropos and Butterfly Conservation, Moth Night is the annual celebration of moth recording throughout Britain and Ireland by enthusiasts with local events aimed at raising awareness of moths among the general public.

Every year Moth Night has a theme, and the main theme for 2015 is Migration

So come along and find out more about our local moths

Friday 11th moth hunt 7pm-8pm

Saturday 12th moth ID 9am-10amMOTH-NIGHT jpg (00000002) poster

This is an outdoor event. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.  Children to be accompanied by and adult.

Sep
19
Sat
Slieveanorra Ramble @ Slieveanorra
Sep 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join Rachel & Sonya for the Slieveanorra HALF-DAY RAMBLE on Saturday 19 September, 11am-4pm. FREE

This longer event offers the enthusiastic rambler an opportunity to undertake some 6-8 miles of hill walking within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The route includes a section of The Moyle Way and passes close to Slieveanorra Forest Nature Reserve. There will be the opportunity to ascend to the summit of Slieveanorra itself (508 metres) to appreciate the panoramic views (weather permitting!). All walkers should bring a packed lunch and warm, waterproof clothing.

Not suitable for young children.

NOTES

Distance: Approx. 6-8 miles                                                Surface:  Open heath/ moorland, forest and country roads

Fitness required: Moderate to good                                Gradient: Some steep hill ascents

Footwear: Walking boots or ”wellies” essential               Assembly point: Anglers Car Park, Altnahinch Road, Loughguile at 11am

Dec
12
Sat
Christmas Birdwatch at Glynn Halt @ Glynn Halt
Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Glynn Halt is an excellent vantage point over Larne Lough in an area in which many birds gather. Birdwatchers at GlynnThe event is open to all, whether this if your first time bird watching or you are an experienced and seasoned bird watcher. There will be bird experts on hand to help with identification, and telescopes, ID guides and binoculars will be available on the day. You will have all you will need if you are new to bird watching, and would like to give it a try. Hot Christmas food and snacks will be available to keep everyone warm.

 

Jan
30
Sat
Big Garden Birdwatch Event @ The Cloughmore Centre
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Big Garden Birdwatch Event @ The Cloughmore Centre | United Kingdom

Join Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch on Saturday 30th January at the Cloughmore Centre! We will count the birds we see in the park , as well as take part in some fun birdy activities.

Free fun for all the family! Booking essential.

Apr
23
Sat
Rea’s Wood BIG Spring Clean @ Rea's Wood, Lough Shore Park,
Apr 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Rea’s Wood BIG Spring Clean

When: Join the Rea’s Wood BIG Spring Clean on Saturday 23rd April, starting at 10.30am.

Where? A transport service will be provided for volunteers, picking up from Lough Shore Park, Antrim.

The volunteers attending the clean up must register with Nicola Murray at Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.

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May
14
Sat
Wild Garlic Pesto @ White House and Glas-na-Braden Glen
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us at White House, Gideons Green on Saturday 14th May to learn how to make amazing wild garlic pesto!  The workshop will start at the White House followed by a walk in Glas-na-braden Glen to collect your own wild garlic.  Then we will return to the White House to make the pesto!

This event is just one of a series of events in our Wild About Food programme – see attached flier for more information.

All events are free but booking is essential.  Book your place by email (leisureadmin@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk) or phone (02890340061)

 

Mar
12
Tue
Green Infrastructure & Climate Change Conference @ Guildhall
Mar 12 all-day

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites you to our first ever Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference on 12th March 2019.

This event will highlight the Council’s pioneering climate adaptation and green infrastructure plans, which are also a first across Northern Ireland. The conference will also explore the benefits of green infrastructure as well as the issue of climate action at a local authority level.

There is an exciting mix of keynote speakers including:

  • Greater London Authority’s Environment Strategy – Peter Massini
  • EU Interreg project (Planning for Environment & Resource Efficiency in EU Towns & Cities) – Robert Lacey – Principal Development Officer, Cornwall Council
  • Climate Ireland – Dr Barry O’Dwyer, Lead Research Scientist
  • Adaptation Scotland – Anna Beswick, Porgramme Manager
  • Tipperary County Council – Michael Moroney, Strategic Projects Unit, Green and Blue Infrastructure
  • Natural Capital– Therese Karger-Lerchl, Senior Economist, Vivid Economics
  • Role of Public Bodies in Climate Action and aligning to community action – Peter Hynes – CEO, Mayo County Council
  • Climate Change in international context – Emma Norton, Energy Conservation Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre, Nova Scotia

This is the first Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference in Northern Ireland, which will support the creation, enhancement and promotion of green infrastructure (GI) to improve quality of life, health, biodiversity, development of greenways, resilience to climate change and economic attractiveness. It will explore how we can finance, plan, design and manage green spaces to maximise their value for our environment and people’s wellbeing.

 

Please book your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-infrastructure-and-climate-change-conference-tickets-53650159070

Green Infrastructure & Climate Change Conference @ Guildhall
Mar 12 all-day

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites you to our first ever Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference.

This event will highlight the Council’s pioneering climate adaptation and green infrastructure plans, which are also a first across Northern Ireland. The conference will also explore the benefits of green infrastructure as well as the issue of climate action at a local authority level.

There is an exciting mix of keynote speakers including:

  • Greater London Authority’s Environment Strategy – Peter Massini
  • EU Interreg project (Planning for Environment & Resource Efficiency in EU Towns & Cities) – Robert Lacey – Principal Development Officer, Cornwall Council
  • Climate Ireland – Dr Barry O’Dwyer, Lead Research Scientist
  • Adaptation Scotland – Anna Beswick, Porgramme Manager
  • Tipperary County Council – Michael Moroney, Strategic Projects Unit, Green and Blue Infrastructure
  • Natural Capital– Therese Karger-Lerchl, Senior Economist, Vivid Economics
  • Role of Public Bodies in Climate Action and aligning to community action – Peter Hynes – CEO, Mayo County Council
  • Climate Change in international context – Emma Norton, Energy Conservation Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre, Nova Scotia

This is the first Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference in Northern Ireland, which will support the creation, enhancement and promotion of green infrastructure (GI) to improve quality of life, health, biodiversity, development of greenways, resilience to climate change and economic attractiveness. It will explore how we can finance, plan, design and manage green spaces to maximise their value for our environment and people’s wellbeing.

 

Please book your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-infrastructure-and-climate-change-conference-tickets-53650159070